A beacon of hope in a chaotic world,
the Innocence Mission remained an island of calm 13 years after recording their debut. From the quiet city of Lancaster, PA, the three members of
the Innocence Mission made their music, all of it exalting love and friendship, peace and joy. Here, group founders and songwriters
Don Peris (guitar/vocals) and
Karen Peris (vocals/guitar/piano), along with
Mike Bitts (bass), handcrafted their fourth album,
Birds of My Neighborhood.
Peris was also featured on
Natalie Merchant's album
Ophelia, adding her mystical voice on a few tracks. ~ Amanda Nusbaum