Call To Action Concert
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Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
Call to Action for Peace and Social Justice:
Workers Rights, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Union Rights, LGBT Rights, Health Care for All, Mental Health Parity
Grammy Hall Of Fame member and Grammy winner Janis Ian (Society’s Child, At Seventeen) joins Grammy Lifetime Achievement award winnerTom Paxton for a performance at the Fitzgerald Theatre on Friday, April 29th at 8:00 p.m. Janis Ian’s career has seen her as an accomplished singer-songwriter, columnist, activist and lecturer. She won a Grammy for her song “At Seventeen”. Has been nominated for Best Folk Performance, Best Children’s Recording, Best Jazz Vocal Performance and Album of the Year.
The career of award-winning songwriter Tom Paxton saw him sharing stages with Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Dave Van Ronk, Mississippi John Hurt and performing at Carnegie Hall and The Isle of Wight Festival. Tom’s songs have been recorded by Neil Diamond, Glen Campbell, Anne Murray, The Spinners, Pete Seeger & The Weavers, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Willie Nelson, Chet Atkins, John Denver and Tiny Tim! Paxton’s songs have enduring appeal, including modern standards as “Bottle of Wine”, “The Last Thing On My Mind”, “Whose Garden Was This?”, “The Marvelous Toy” and “Ramblin’ Boy”.
Joining Janis and Tom is Natalia Zukerman. The daughter of violinist/conductor Pinchas and flutist/writer, Eugenia Zukerman, her debut record, Brand New Frame, introduces listeners to her rich layers of top-notch guitar playing, contemporary beats and dark, sweet, provocative vocals.
The career of award-winning songwriter Tom Paxton saw him sharing stages with Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Dave Van Ronk, Mississippi John Hurt and performing at Carnegie Hall and The Isle of Wight Festival. Tom’s songs have been recorded by Neil Diamond, Glen Campbell, Anne Murray, The Spinners, Pete Seeger & The Weavers, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Willie Nelson, Chet Atkins, John Denver and Tiny Tim! Paxton’s songs have enduring appeal, including modern standards as “Bottle of Wine”, “The Last Thing On My Mind”, “Whose Garden Was This?”, “The Marvelous Toy” and “Ramblin’ Boy”.
Joining Janis and Tom is Natalia Zukerman. The daughter of violinist/conductor Pinchas and flutist/writer, Eugenia Zukerman, her debut record, Brand New Frame, introduces listeners to her rich layers of top-notch guitar playing, contemporary beats and dark, sweet, provocative vocals.
"Call to Action Concert" will honor local organizations working for Peace and Social Justice. "War is Not the Answer Reception" in lobby following performance.
Tickets available in person at The Fitzgerald Box Office 10 East Exchange Street, St. Paul, Mn 55101 651-290-1200 or ticketmaster.
Tickets are available for $39.50 and $29.50. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. For further information call AVA 612-408-6781