"Here on AmericanaOK we are always being asked, “what is Americana?" I used to try and give a definition which invariably left the questioner bemused. Now I say take a listen to “Long Way” by Pete Minda. It’s a collection of very fine songs that embrace many of the influences that form the genre known as Americana. But, don’t listen as an academic exercise; listen for the pure joy of hearing a collection of songs that will stay with you for a very long time. Pete Minda has come a “Long Way” from his hometown of Kansas City via Austin to Brooklyn (and back to Austin) so welcome his arrival by listening to this fine collection of songs."

Tom Fahey
AmericanaOK, 2007