Ruth Garbus

Ruth Garbus is a singer-songwriter who works in a folk-oriented style, often in a solo setting with her acoustic guitar, accompanied by an occasional guest or two, which contributes to the deeply personal nature of her music and the sense of intimacy she evokes. She is an outstanding vocalist who occasionally flows into a Joni Mitchell inspired tone in her delivery. Her songs are gentle, mellow, and stay mostly in the mid to low tempo range. They are melodically subtle and with hooks that may be a bit shy on stage. What stands out instead is the emotional depth and honesty packed into her music and build into her lyrics.