Florence Dore, born in Nashville and based in Chapel Hill, returns with *Hold the Spark*, her most accomplished and captivating album to date. Blending an unparalleled storytelling talent, in the vein of James McMurtry, with a melodic sensibility often compared to that of Lucinda Williams, Dore delivers songs that are tender, funny, and deeply human. Produced by Don Dixon (R.E.M.) and accompanied by a host of Americana artists, the album moves effortlessly between intimate reflections and raucous rock, all carried by Dore's rich and expressive voice.