"Matthews first broke into the High Country music scene in 1999 as the vocalist and keyboardist for the band Half & Half. Since going solo, she has performed at a number of High Country venues..."
- Jeff Eason, The Mountain Times (Nov 02, 2006)
"the organizers of the two-day Out/Loud Queer Women's Music Festival, truly scored with the performer list, from Crys Matthews and her funky blues/jazz to Eugene favorite folkie Chris Pureka to the synchronized dance of Seattle's Team Gina (pictured below) … and more."
- Eugene Weekly (May 15, 2008)