Bowery Songs (CD - 2005)

Personnel: Joan Baez (vocals, guitar); Erik Della Penna, Erik Dellapenna (vocals, guitar, lap steel guitar, banjo); Graham Maby (vocals, bass guitar); Duke McVinnie (vocals, guitar); George Javori (drums, percussion).

Audio Mixer: Brandon Mason.

Recording information: Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY (11/06/2004); Effanel Music, NY (11/06/2004).

Photographer: Myrna Suarez.

Arranger: Joan Baez.

Recorded live at New York City's Bowery Ballroom shortly after the presidential election of 2004, BOWERY SONGS finds folk icon Joan Baez working with a formidable backing band and sticking to her protest traditions. However, political issues manage to inform, rather than weigh down, this vibrant set, which showcases the veteran performer's still-gorgeous voice and her deft, thoughtful renditions of songs penned by Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Greg Brown, and others. minimize