"It just knocked us off our feet, got deep down in our soul, made us feel alive." ~ a happy fan As one fan stated, the voice of indie singer-songwriter Ruth Beck "...stands out among many." Ruth rings crystal clear as a woman of poetic voice – nuances of Joni Mitchell, Iris Dement, Lucinda Williams – and then there is she, “...unmistakeably original and not be missed." Known as a vocalist for her arresting soul-filled lyricism, as well as her unique and improvisational approach on the harp (her instrument of choice, though she is classically trained on piano), Ruth's original compositions conjure a timeless nuance of folk, classic country and Americana in a way unique to her own poetic style. In contrast to the often conjured image of a fragile harpist plucking quietly in the misty shadows, Ruth's harp playing showcases brave physicality and creative substance. Her Classical and Jazz piano background lends freedom to her technical sophistication with percussive, syncopated motions that create funky grooves as each hand plays through and around the other. Add to that Beck's one-of-a-kind vocal interweaving and you have songs that make the spine move, the foot stomp, and satiate even the most discerning music aficionado.