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JUDY
COLLINS
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 8:30pm
The Canyon Club
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Friday, March 19, 2010 -8:00pm
Lancaster Performing
Arts Center
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Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 7:00pm
With BROOKE
RAMEL
The Coach
House
 Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her
unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. Her
impressive career has spanned more than 40 years. At 13, Judy Collins made her
public debut performing Mozart's Concerto
for Two Pianos but it was the music of such artists as Woody Guthrie and
Pete Seeger, as well as the traditional songs of the folk revival, that sparked
Judy Collins' love of lyrics. She soon moved away from the classical piano and
began her lifelong love with the guitar. In 1961, Judy Collins released her
first album, A Maid of Constant Sorrow,
at the age of 22 and began a thirty-five year association with Jac Holzman and
Elektra Records.
Judy Collins is also noted for her rendition of Joni
Mitchell's Both Sides Now on her classic
1967 album, Wildflowers. Both Sides Now
has since been entered into the Grammy's Hall of Fame. Winning "Song of
the Year" at the 1975 Grammy's Awards show was Judy's version of Send in the Clowns, a ballad written by
Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical A
Little Night Music.
Released on September 29th, 2009, Judy's new book, Sanity and Grace, A Journey of Suicide, Survival and Strength, is a deeply moving
memoir, focusing on the death of her only son and the healing process following
the tragedy. The book speaks to all who have endured the sorrow of losing a
loved one before their time. In the depths of her suffering, Judy found relief
by reaching out to others for help and support. Now, she extends her hand to
comfort other survivors whose lives have been affected by similar tragedy.
In a recent appearance on ABC's Good Morning America, Judy
performed Wings of Angels, the
heartbreaking ballad that she wrote about the loss of her son. The song is
currently available on the newly released Judy Collins Wildflower Festival CD and DVD, which also feature guest artists
Arlo Guthrie, Tom Rush and Eric Andersen. This extraordinary concert was filmed
at the famed Humphrey's By the Bay in San Diego, CA. The concert was the
culmination of a 25 city national tour.
Judy Collins continues to create music of hope and healing
that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.
The Canyon Club
28192 Roadside Dr., Agoura Hills
818-879-5016
Lancaster Performing Arts
Center
750 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster
661-723-5950
The Coach House
33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
949-496-8927
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