Counting folk musicians such as John Fahey, Leo Kottke, and Townes Van Zandt among her influences, this Portland-based singer/songwriter fashions idiosyncratic indie folk that combines familiar elements like warm melodies, deft fingerpicking, and mostly acoustic instrumentation with more unusual aspects. Those include sophisticated chords, alternate tunings, a trembly singing style, and a backing band that features a dedicated trombonist. Quirky lyrics that combine the playful and the heartfelt are another trait, exemplified here on "The Bug Collector," a love song about the member of a couple who deals with unwanted critters. - Marcy Donelson