Kim Beggs - Blue Bones
Catalogue No: 654367020241PMI
Barcode: 654367020241
>Blue Bones � the newest CD from Yukon singer/songwriter Kim Beggs and her debuton Black Hen Music�delivers on the promise of her first two critically acclaimed albums 699;Wanderer 700;s Paean 700; and 699;Streetcar Heart 700;>Blue Bones is produced by Juno Award winning producer Steve Dawson and featuresan all-star lineup of musicians including John Raham (Be Good Tanyas) on drums,Keith Lowe (Bill Frisell) on bass, Chris Gestrin on keyboards, and Gurf Morlix andLaurie Lewis contributing backup vocals> Kim Beggs has won several awards including a Canadian Folk Music Award, aWestern Canadian Music Award, and a Porcupine Award for Find of the Year. Shehas also been nominated for a Just Plain Folk Award (US), represented the nation atCanada Day celebrations in London�s Trafalgar Square and, most recently, was anominee in CBC Radio�s Songquest competition.>Blue Bones features nine original tracks as well as four well chosen cover songs. Beggsoffers a stunning version of the old traditional, 699;I 700;m Thinking of My Blue Eyes 700; that willmelt the most cynical of hearts as well as interpretations of classics from Bob Dylan,Patty Griffin, and Jack Clement that are sung in such a way that they sound as if shewrote them herself.> Like all of Kim Beggs� music, the songs onBlue Bones authentically capture the rusticcharm of the Canadian north, and allow people down south to experience the vicariousthrill of life in the outback from the comfort of their homes or a seat in a concert hall.> Kim Beggs is an original talent who makes music that transcends style and fashion.Without so much as a backward glance at what others consider �hip�, she insteadmakes music that is true. Bold, brilliant, dark and sincere,Blue Bones is destined tobecome one of the most memorable roots releases of 2010.