"Celeste, the program was fabulous! I loved the whole program because I knew the songs and could relate to them. Thanks for coming and using your considerable talent to entertain us. (I also loved the Babe Ruth and Kate Smith song. I also could relate to that.) ... it may have been raining outside but the sun was shining inside."
Carole Calladine, "Queen Mum," from the "Women's Lives" program for The Red Hat Society at the Rocky River Senior Center, Rocky River, Ohio
"I had the privilege of hosting a home concert in Ohio with Celeste and what a concert it was! Celeste has the unique ability and talent to connect with her audience at the heart level.
Her music is gentle and gutsy, sweet and strong, tender and thought-provoking. One minute you're howling, the next your eyes well up with tears as the power of her voice and lyrics dart the core of your being.
Celeste is an extraordinary woman with an extraordinary gift for creating a magical transformation in the soul of her listener.
As she belts out ballads recounting the mysteries of human experience, we are
aware that we are all one.
We were touched by the kinship and healing that Celeste's presence and music evoked."
Karen Snyder, R.N., Bisbee AZ
"Celeste Billhartz expresses from deep in her heart,
ministering to many who don't otherwise get heard."
Molly Rickert, Chagrin Falls OH
"Celeste is a masterful audience grabber. Two minutes into her first song, you could hear a pin drop."
Rhonda Dennis, Research Psychologist, Chicago IL
"She's an old-fashioned balladeer ... songs resonate with simple truths ... she is a welcome and cathartic
addition to seminars, retreats, self-help groups."
Irene Basile, Domestic Violence and Child Welfare Advocate, Philadelphia PA
"Celeste Billhartz has the unparalleled gift of being able to pluck soul-essential morsels from life and turn them into song ... from the sweet to the hilarious ... funny, poignant, touching, simple and complex ... this woman can write and sing!"
Diane Luboff, Singer/Musician and Recording Artist, Seattle WA
"Celeste's music and lyrics added a dimension to our retreat that cut across lines of age, culture, and political
dispositions, creating a clear path to the heart of all that really matters in life."
Marsha McGregor, Hudson OH
"Celeste, you and The Mothers Project are a blessing in my life ... Having experienced TMP, I feel like I have been baptized and cleansed of the toxic lies and myths ... all washed away by your touching images, beautiful voice and stunning lyrics. There just aren't enough words to adequately explain how wonderful that feels!"
Karen Wilson Buterbaugh, mother
"Celeste has graced our Bereavement Support Group for the second time, now. Our participants can't get enough of her! Her soothing voice, music and narratives have a message of comfort for every mourning soul. As one participant stated, 'What a fantastic lady and program. She took us through the valleys and up the mountain!'
I highly recommend Celeste. She has an amazing talent for creating a program designed to meet the needs of any specific group."
Linda Riehl, Bereavement Support Group Facilitator
