On "Peace Stories," the New Orleans trio of vocalist and violinist Theresa Andersson and guitarists David Doucet, of BeauSoleil, and John Fohl perform unadorned arrangements of Christmas songs that underscore the power of heartfelt simplicity. Among the seasonal music chosen for this CD, there are songs in Swedish and in French, showcasing Andersson and Doucet's rich ethnic heritage. "...a rarity among the standard holiday music fare with its no frills production and sparse acoustic elegance."(Christopher Blagg, Offbeat Magazine, December 2001) "The title track...imagines a time when "one day we'll all be tellin' peace stories," rather than war stories..." (Keith Spera, Times Picayune, December 14, 2001) "...a timely reminder to be thankful for the New Orleans music scene..." (Scott Jordon, Gambit Weekly, December 4, 2001)