Presenting the Reunion Tour of “On A Winter’s Night” from veteran singer-songwriters that remain among the brightest stars of the singer/songwriter movement for the past three decades. In 1994 Christine Lavin gathered them together, along with folk and Americana artists to showcase music of the Winter Season on the now-classic On A Winter’s Night CD, followed by several years of touring collaborations. These artists have released dozens of recordings and toured steadily through the decades, with fond memories of their touring days together. The winter season is again celebrated by these unique and popular performers, back together by popular demand.

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PATTY LARKIN

She redefines the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising lyrics and vocals. Acoustic Guitar Magazine hails her, “soundscape experiments” while Rolling Stone praises her, “evocative and sonic shading.” She has been described as, “riveting” (Chicago Tribune), “hypnotic” (Entertainment Weekly), and a “drop-dead brilliant” performer (Performing Songwriter). Recently an Artist-in-Residence at Berklee College of Music – and now on the faculty at Fine Arts Work Center – Larkin reflects, “I have been energized by the poets, writers, and artists I have met while teaching, and find myself on a journey to break down some of the predictable pathways that songs can travel.” Bird in a Cage, her 14th CD now available, puts poems from ten notable poets to song, including US Poet Laureates William Carlos Williams, Stanley Kunitz, Kay Ryan, Robert Pinsky, and Billy Collins, for a new and haunting collection that pulses with the magic of lyricism. Poems are made to be shared aloud, and with Bird, Patty takes up that tradition and sets it aglow.

“Wild Perfection. Patty Larkin Transmits with eccentric magic.” BOSTON GLOBE

Full bio: Patty Larkin’s Full Bio

Website: http://www.pattylarkin.com/

Facebook: http://facebook.com/pattylarkinmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattylarkin_/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Wbs3NarmOuhdA754hveyb

CLIFF EBERHARDT

One of the most original songsmiths currently on tour, Eberhardt is a highly intelligent, articulate artist whose penetrating and profound lyrics are sometimes overshadowed by his extraordinary guitar playing. Upon close listening, the Philadelphia-born singer’s gift for the English language is abundantly clear. The words that tumble from his mouth are framed by a raspy yet deeply elegant voice. Like John Hammond and Richie Havens, Eberhardt continues to carry the torch for traditional and contemporary folk music through his strong live shows. Whether he’s out on tour solo or with a small band, Eberhardt’s guitar playing, singing, and original folk songs and blues make for a compelling, thought-filled, emotional roller coaster of a concert.

“Eberhardt is better than ever, Steve McQueening his way into your heart …kicking ass with fresh insight.” PHILLY ROCK GUIDE

Full Bio: http://www.cliffeberhardt.net/bio/

Website: http://www.cliffeberhardt.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cliff.eberhardt

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1LpAlKD69cCn6ygqov2bGs

JOHN GORKA

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement,” John Gorka is perhaps the quintessential singer-songwriter of the 90’s folk scene. Originally from New Jersey, John served an apprenticeship at Godfrey Daniels coffeehouse in Bethlehem, PA, then the Greenwich Village Fast Folk scene. Winning the prestigious New Folk award at the Kerrville Folk Festival, in 1984, he was then signed to Red House Records on which he released his landmark first of 17 recordings, I Know. Boston Globe penned Gorka “for the sophisticated intelligence and the provocative originality of his songs.” Recent accolades include 2016’s Indie Acoustic Project’s Best Singer/Songwriter CD of the Year for Before Beginning (Red House Records). 2018 brought his latest release, and 14th of his career, True In Time (Compass Records). True In Time (Compass Records).

“Gorka …the leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement.” ROLLING STONE

Full Bio: https://www.johngorka.com/bio-2/

Website: https://www.johngorka.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johngorkamusic

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MWKhzU2iggdtLs4xLTqrP

ONE CHANGE TO THE LINEUP: Lucy Kaplansky, who was originally scheduled to perform in this show, is unfortunately unable to be there due to COVID-19. Our Swallow Hill Music family wish Lucy all the best, and we hope she will be able to join us again in the near future.