Artist Information Biography Beth DeSombre (pronunciation: de-SOM-bree) sings new songs that spring from old traditions, telling the stories of people and places along life’s crooked highways. Sing Out! Magazine describes her songs as “smart and uplifiting . . . focusing on the quiet meaning to be found in ordinary life.” Christine Lavin calls her songwriting “wonderful,” and the folk-pop duo The Kennedys laud her “catchy melodies and insightful lyrics.” Beth released her debut CD, Crooked Highways, in December 2007. It was produced by Dave Chalfant. Backing musicians on the album include Tracy Grammer, Jim Henry, Pete and Maura Kennedy, and Eric Lee. Beth's songwriting influences include Dave Carter and Richard Shindell. Her songs have been honored in national and international songwriting contests. Though she has played primarily in New England, she has begun touring in other parts of the country (and internationally) as well. Beth has opened for such folk luminaries as John McCutcheon, Rod MacDonald, Pete Morton, and the Nields, and has recently made special guest appearances at major folk festivals (Boston, New Bedford Summerfest, Strawberry Park). Instrumentation When performing, Beth plays guitar (a Martin OO-18, or a Louden LSEII) and sings. Recreationally she also plays mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, ukulele, tiple, fiddle, and a few other stringed instruments. Discography Crooked Highways release date December 10, 2007 Links http://www.bethdesombre.com