About their 2004 CD release, entitled The Way Home it has been said:

“Excellent traditional Irish and Scottish music - Celtic Heritage, Halifax, Nova Scotia

“The musicianship reflects the high-level training, attainments and years of experience of the ensemble’s members…
- Piping Today, Glasgow, Scotland

“A top quality introduction to genuine Scottish and Irish traditional music…”
- Common Stock. Journal of the Lowland and Borders Pipers Society, Edinburgh, Scotland

About Road to the Isles' concerts, it has been said:

Road to the Isles was the most popular program of our season. We had a house packed with people of all ages, many of whom have never attended a Fine Arts Discovery program. The response was outstanding. Everyone loved the program and wanted more... The dancing was spectacular and the music was outstanding. This was a wonderful opportunity for the community...a great show!
- Betsy Buzzelli-Clarke, Fine Arts Discovery Series, Stroudsberg, PA

From virtuoso piping, fiddling, and flute playing, to championship quality dancing and songs that carry the taste of heather, Road to the Isles is a fabulous program. It was a sold-out performance.
- Pegi Wilkes, Coordinator, S. Ohio Museum, Portsmouth, OH.

The Road to the Isles’ concert was exceptional and very well received…
- Ann Watson, Scottish Festival, Bridgeport, WV

Wonderful performance…always well attended…
- Felice Jorgeson, Smoot Theater, Parkersburg, WV

Road to the Isles is thoroughly enjoyable…& the theater was full.
- Dr Stan Green, Dean, Clarion University of PA.

We were extremely impressed by the authenticity of your costumes and your music and the over-all quality of your performance. Your piping was of the highest caliber... The audience found the presentation to be not only extremely entertaining -but also educational - which added to the charm of the entire program.
- Linda Rutter, Cultural Committee of the Borough of Roaring Spring, PA.

Whether blowing a spry jig or "Amazing Grace", Mr. Balderose showed a virtuoso's gift for careful shading.
- Ann Powers,  The New York Times

The star attraction was the repeat performance of master piper George Balderose of Pittsburgh who played many traditional Scottish favorites...The piper, who has entertained for such dignitaries as Prince Charles of England, pleased the audience with his choice selections...
- E.J. Lelik,  The Valley Independent, Donora, PA.

The audience and myself found the performance to be very stately and dignified. The graceful and agile moves of the Highland Dancers helped make the last day of Somerfest terrific.
- Bob Locklin,  The Daily American, Somerset, PA.

This project is partially supported by a grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, a program developed and funded by the Vira I. Heinz Endowment; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency; and the Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.

Funding for concert performances and workshops by Road to the Isles is available to non-profit presenters throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. For more information contact PennPat at (www.pennpat.org) (215)496-9424, or Music Tree at () (412) 323-2707.