Beth Bombara

d down craggy rocks that felt nothing like her native
Michigan nor her adopted home of St. Almost by accident, songs for her sixth
album began to take root.

“I wasn’t writing a new record -- at least, I didn’t think I was at the time,” she admits.
“But I’m starting to realize, that’s just what I do. I write songs. You know how trees
exhale oxygen? They don’t think too hard about oxygen...it’s just a byproduct of their
existence. Well, songs are a byproduct of my existence. I’ve already exhaled these
songs, but maybe they’re a needed breath for someone else. And the idea that even
one other person needs them is what fulfills me.”
Although based in Missouri, Bombara has spent much of her adulthood on the road,
carving out her own award-winning mix of vintage folk and electric roots-rock. She’s
been a solo artist, a bandleader, and an occasional side musician for other artists. With
Evergreen, Bombara resumes her role as the leader of an amplified Americana band. These songs were largely written on the run -- in friend’s basements, during
soundchecks, and on the road -- while Bombara and company toured the country in
support of her 2017 release, Map and No Direction. As a result, there’s a strong sense
of movement here, from Samuel Gregg’s versatile guitar playing to the thump of the
group’s rhythm section (featuring Mike Schurk on drums and Kit Hamon -- Bombara’s
right-hand man and longtime collaborator -- on bass). Gluing the sound together are Bombara’s unforced vocals, sharp hooks, and optimistic lyrics, which find her taking an
honest look at life’s difficulties while continuing to move forward with positivity. From Tom Petty’s heartland rock & roll to Aimee Mann’s quirky indie-folk, Evergreen
sources its inspiration from iconic sources. Even so, this is the unmistakably unique
work of Beth Bombara, a singer/songwriter who, over a half-dozen albums, has
nodded to past traditions while always pushing ahead into new territory. Evergreen is
her newest high-water mark: an album that matches her craft with the nuanced stomp
of her strongest band to date. Please visit www.BethBombara.com for booking information. BOOKING REQUESTS VIA FACEBOOK WILL NOT BE ANSWERED.