Following up "The '80's EP", Denison Witmer's second full length, "Of Joy & Sorrow" finds him continuing in a time-honored tradition delivering strong, introspective confessionals without a hint of cynicism or pretension. While Witmer's music is rooted in the folk tradition, and while fans have been drawn to his strong vocal style and impeccable taste for simple guitar work, "Of Joy & Sorrow" demonstrates that Wittmer's ear bends far beyond genre lines. Here are ten hones songs with all the makings of great pop tunes, without losing an ounce of conviction that has always been Witmer's greatest hook. Helping on "Of Joy & Sorrow" are Don and Karen Peris (Innocence Mission), Benjamin Brubaker (Pedro the Lion) and Daniel French (Ran Away to Sea). The results come together and make Witmer's new record stand out as his best to date.