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Judy Collins at Town Hall
April, 2008 - On May 16, 2008 Judy Collins will be performing at NYC's venerable Town Hall. It's a venue for which I have a special affection, as I actually performed there as a 12 year-old ballerina! (Yes, that was many decades ago).
Judy Collins was one of the handful of artists whose records I bought on 45s (remember those?). Both Sides Now, written by Joni Mitchell, has always been a favorite song of mine.
I saw Judy in concert for the very first time a little over a year ago. I can say nothing less than that she is amazing! She is in her late 60s, doesn't look it, and still sings with the voice of an angel! My favorite songs from that show were the aforementioned Both Sides Now, Stephen Sondheim's Send In The Clowns (Judy's recording was a grammy winning song), Leonard Cohen's Suzanne, and Steve Goodman's City of New Orleans. I'm guessing that you will hear all of them too.
Sadly, my schedule will not allow me to attend, but I thought I would pass the information on to you. Below is the announcement from Town Hall. If you go, I'd love to hear back from you about it.
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LIVING LEGEND JUDY COLLINS IN HER LAST NEW YORK CITY CONCERT THIS SEASON
Friday, May 16 at 8 pm
JUDY COLLINS IN CONCERT
Straight from her critically acclaimed six-week performance at Café Carlyle – Judy Collins’ legendary voice will fill the intimate setting of New York City’s Town Hall Theatre on Friday, May 16 at 8 pm.
Few singers have the staying power of folk icon Judy Collins. For more than 45 years, Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes – her dulcet tones gracing our ears, her poetic lyrics galvanizing a generation. Stephen Holden, New York Times observes, "... Her voice, clear and vibrato free but inflected with delicate little shivers, [creates an] impulse to turn your head up, close your eyes and tune in to messages from far, far away."
Collins is known worldwide for her music and lyric performances. Her rendition of Both Sides Now has been entered into the Grammy’s Hall of Fame. Her version of Send in the Clowns won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammy Awards. Collins’ more contemporary songs have included the poignant and haunting Wings of Angels. Judy Collins continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.
Opening for Ms Collins will be singer/songwriter Amy Speace, who has already won a loyal grass-roots fan base, thanks in large part to live performances that merge warmth, humor and emotional immediacy, and to a tireless touring schedule that's already taken her across the United States. The Village Voice observed that Speace is "taking her Americana away from twangy contemplation toward tangy confrontation" and noting that she's "not another of those breathy would-be child poets, but a real singing writer of songs." While Music Row’s renowned Nashville critic, Robert K. Oermann, dubbed her a "new star."
Balcony seats are still available for this one night only event. To order using our convenient mail order form, just click here, print out and send with a check, or print out and bring to The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 PM (except Sundays) at 123 West 43rd Street, 212-840-2824.
Tickets are also available online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 212.307.4100
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