“The first half is quality, and the sheer range of topics and styles on display is both staggering and representative of the encouraging ethos of the event. Kate Feeney’s lambasting of Southside personalities — or lack thereof — is uproarious, as is Tara Calihman, who spears the typical Greystones character.”

“It’s a long way from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to the, eh, grey stones of Greystones, but, hey, you get the distinct impression that Tara Calihman likes a challenge.”