Recorded in Nashville and produced by Steve Earle, this 10-track album features an all-star acoustic band consisting of Tim O'Brien, Darrell Scott, Viktor Krauss, Kenny Malone and Steve Earle. This is Joan's first studio album in 5years and follows her acclaimed 2005 live album Bowery Songs. It continues her role as a musical curator and interpreter of songs and includes material by Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Patty Griffin and Earle himself.