Dar Williams’ lyrics contain optimism on melodies of lightness and gravity. She believes in personal power and rejects exceptionalism. Her 12th studio album reflects meeting life as it comes, recorded with producer Stewart Lerman, Gail Ann Dorsey, and Larry Campbell. From the 90s Boston scene influenced by alt-rock, jazz, poets, and folk artists like Patty Griffin, Melissa Ferrick, Throwing Muses, Vance Gilbert, and Jonathan Brooke. Toured with Joan Baez after debut The Honesty Room. Support from Heather Maloney.