Here are more tunes from Stef and Heidi Sigfalk's Bow Triplets, the Celtic group from Basadingen, Switzerland. Never Too Early, their follow-up to Irish Connection, contains several of Stef's original ballads, including the lovely and melodious "If You're Home Before Me," with vocals by both Stef and Heidi and some very touching harmonies. "Not the First Time" is also a very moving selection, about his daughter leaving home. Heidi's vocals on the title song are just exquisite. "Never Too Early" is a good song to dedicate to those just setting out on their own. From the lively bluegrass of "The Girl You Left Behind" to "Devil's Dream and Sailor's Hornpipe" to "Kerry Polkas," Bow Triplets' skillful instrumentals are sure to please yet again. They may originate from a nontraditional location for a Celtic band, and they certainly bring in their diverse backgrounds from Germany and Sweden, but when it comes to Celtic heart and spirit, they've definitely got it. Just by itself, the nicely concertina-flavored "Courtin' Rachel" is enough to turn casual listeners into Bow Triplets fans. In all, Never Too Early is a heartful, cheerful, and thoroughly enjoyable collection. Hopefully, this will be just one of many releases by this talented band. Celtic music audiences will definitely look forward to hearing what Bow Triplets offers next.

~ Murrday Fisher, All Music Guide

Bow Triplets is a Switzerland-based Irish trad. (with an emphasis on the traditional) band, without any Irish members, but nonetheless very competent. In fact anyone hearing this without knowing anything about it would almost certainly take it to be "the real thing".
The album presents a mix of songs and tunes, some traditional, some original, but faithful to the tradition. The songs are usually sung by either Heidi or Stef Sigfalk, sometimes both. Tunes and songs are arranged on a number of instruments: violin/guitar/spoons (Heidi Sigfalk), guitar/banjo/mandolin/concertina/bodhran (Stef Sigfalk), various woodwind instruments (Markus Meier) and acoustic bass (Joe Eisenburger). The dominant sound is a delightful interplay of fiddle and recorder to a backdrop of guitar and bass.
I should probably put off writing this review, because the more I listen to this album, the more it grows on me. Seems this gently cheerful music is just perfect for raising the spirits in these gloomy autumn days.

Besides time pieces, fondue and the Alps, another of Switzerland's claims to fame may surprisingly soon enough be Celtic music. Nope, you didn't read that wrong. That is, if the Basadingen, Switzerland-based Heidi, Stef and The Bow Triplets continue producing music such as this on their second release.

There may not be a Sean, an Eoin, a Donal or an Aoife to be found here but nine instrumentals and seven songs later, the listener is provided with a very pleasing collection of music that matches up to any of the offerings from Ireland-based bands.

The first cut, "Big John McNeal," is an attention-grabber from the first lively note. The best instrumentals bring a picture to mind and this one transports the listener to a lively dancing session, whether it be a ceili in Miltown Malbay or a square dance in Fort Worth.

"The Dance of The Honeybee" also works in this way. It leads one to easily imagine a bee flitting from flower to flower.

The meaning and feeling of the title cut, the healing "One Spot on Earth" is aided immensely by the fitting harp backing.

"Meghan & Robin" is a new but traditional-sounding song with a sad but ultimately sweet conclusion while "The Tinkerman's Daughter" proves once again that you can't buy love like livestock at an auction.

The intriguing biblical-based song "The Lord of The Dance" shifts to a faster, catchier rhythm halfway through and then darts into an even livelier closing reel titled "The Dance of The Lord." No, there is nary a mention of Michael Flatley.

"Captain, My Captain" is an admonition to live life to its fullest:

"...Be mindful and present, enjoy every trip, day by day
We'll all once sail another ship, oceans away
One day the tightest knot will slip, good wind
Captain, my captain on your new and distant ship..."
The catchy concertina and bodhran-based "The Boys from Blue Hill" evolves into "Cherish The Ladies," with banjo and guitar joining the fray.
Jaunty harp playing fronts "Walsh's Hornpipe," melding into the violin-led "The Peacock's Feather."

"Miramis" closes the release, a soothing, wistful-sounding offering featuring cello, viola, guitar and bells.

The playing here is extremely crisp and clean but this will not be a release for those seeking frenetically fast reels and jigs. The instrumentals are an appealing mix of rhythms and are standout offerings commanding attention. It's hard to imagine anyone with a taste for the Celtic not enjoying most, if not all, of this release.

Absolutely worthy of mention is the paper jewel case. The design and layout are superb. It unfolds into three parts, the left detailing the band members and instruments, plus contact information, the center holds the CD, and on the right is a pocket holding the booklet featuring song titles, attribution and lyrics. Musicians, please take note of this handiness.

Heidi Sigfalk, on vocals, viola and violin and Stef Sigfalk, on vocals, guitar, concertina, banjo and mouth harmonica, are backed by Andreas Aeppli on vocals, bodhran and percussion; Joe Eisenburger on acoustic bass; Inga-Lisa Jansen on harp and Heidinha Schelbert on cello.

Quantity or quality? How about both? Such is the apt description of this release from Heidi and Stef Sigfalk and The Bow Triplets, a Switzerland-based band that offers some of the most enjoyable celtic music around nowadays. Providing an almost even mix of songs and instrumentals that total seventeen, this group specializes in precise, oft times delicate playing, sometimes reminiscent of the elegant sound of a Scottish fiddle orchestra. But fear not, as they also complete the spectrum, interspersing energetic, high stepping cuts that provide a change of pace.

This is a polished group that displays conspicuous smoothness from the first note to last. They open tunes with a multitude of lead instruments--wood winds, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, concertina, bring in accompanying pieces, change leads--all with nary a sour note or missed beat. The myriad of selections runs the gamut from hornpipes, polkas and waltzes to airs, jigs and reels.

The songs are generally low-key, with simple, straightforward lyrics, clustered around the subjects of emigration, unrequited love, companionship and the joy found in the sometimes overlooked things in life. The most moving is the last one "If You're Home Before Me," a nicely placed cut that appropriately closes out the release. The opening verse is sung by Stef, Heidi solos on the second and they join voices on the third verse and the choruses. Heidi solos on a couple of other cuts and displays an easy-to-listen-to soprano that pulls in the listener.

My, the Wild Geese have taken up residence in Switzerland and we are thankful for it.

The band consists of Stef Sigfalk on vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, concertina and bodhran; Heidi Sigfalk on vocals, violin, guitar and spoons; Joe Eisenberger on vocals and acoustic bass; and Markus Meier on wood winds.

This is one of those rare albums that come along once in a while. From an Irish band who's members are from Germany and Sweden In goes the CD up goes the volume and then comes the shock. Bow Triplets are an Irish band, my ears tell me. Yes these guys really know their stuff. The jigs and reels on this album are absolutely superb and the musical skills are outstanding to say the least. "Not the First Time", a ballad written by Stef Sigfalk is the story of young girl leaving home and how her father greaves for the loss of his daughter and hopes that she will touch peoples hearts in her travels, as she did when at home. This is a masterpiece of Irish song writing and Stefs great voice is well suited to Irish Ballad singing. I am sure this song will be taken up and sung by other great Irish bands and artists. "Here's a Great Night", is a great catchy sing along that's all about having a good night out which only the Irish know how to do the best. This number will have you singing and tapping your feet before the track ends. "Never To Early". Written by Stef and Heidi, a story of life's struggles when in love, all the ups and downs and learning how to cope when thing don't always go your way, sung by Heidi who has the voice of an angel, with an absolutely suburb back line which makes this beautiful ballad something special, and the title track of the album. But for me the best track on the album is "If Your Home Before Me", this is one of the greatest ballads I have ever encountered in my search for great Irish ballads. It has all the love and hope of a people that have endured life's struggle to keep their home a proud and wonderful land. I say thank you Heidi, Stef and Bow Triplets for giving us such an insight into how the Irish have brought their love of music and song to all the nations of the world. Bow Triplets are, Heidi Sigfalk, Vocals/violin/guitar /spoons. Stef Sigfalk, Vocals/guitars/banjo/mandolin/concertina/bodhran. Joe Eisenburger, Vocals/acoustic bass. Markus Meier, wood winds/recorders To finalize all 17 tracks of this album are outstanding and a credit to Irish music this is Irish music at its very best, played and sung by superb singers and musicians though not Irish thy can and should be proud to call themselves a traditional Irish Band. This is an album that should be part of every Irish music lover's collection.
This is a quote from the album that just had to be shown to you all.

"If trouble abound seems to blind you with tears May a good sound let you see through your ears. Should harm come along and threaten your peace May there be a song for comfort and ease."

The Editor Irish Bands Live UK.