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by TC on 5/8/24Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts - PontiacReally enjoyed Shawn & KT! They have such great voices. They were great together.
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Muriel Kauffman Theatre-Kauffman PAC
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Shawn Colvin in Concert?
Born in Vermilion, South Dakota and raised in part in Illinois and Ontario, Shawn Colvin was already a well-traveled and seasoned performer by the time she won her first GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album with her debut album, Steady On in 1989. She has been a mainstay of the contemporary folk music scene ever since, releasing eleven superlative albums and establishing herself as one of America’s greatest live performers. She triumphed at the 1998 GRAMMY Awards, winning both Record and Song of the Year for “Sunny Came Home.” Her inspiring and candid memoir, Diamond In The Rough, which chronicles her struggles with depression and eating disorders, was published to strong reviews in 2012. With the wit, lyricism, and empathy that have characterized Shawn’s performances and inspired audiences worldwide, Diamond in the Rough looks back over a rich lifetime of highs and lows with stunning insight and candor.?
Shawn’s most recent solo endeavor, Uncovered (Fantasy Records, 2015), is the long-awaited follow up to fan-favorite Cover Girl. Uncovered's twelve tunes include masterful interpretations of songs by Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Tom Waits, Stevie Wonder, Robbie Robertson and Graham Nash to name a few, but in their selection and delivery, they are pure Shawn Colvin.
In June 2016, Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle united to release, Colvin & Earle, their acclaimed self-titled duo album (Fantasy Records). Produced by Buddy Miller (Patty Griffin, Robert Plant, Lucinda Williams) the album features guitarist Richard Bennett (Neil Diamond, Mark Knopfler), drummer Fred Eltringham (Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves), and bassist Chris Wood (of Medeski Martin & Wood). Fueled by their longtime friendship, Colvin & Earle beautifully captures the pair’s extraordinary chemistry and is a true standout in careers already filled with pinnacles and masterpieces. The album received high praise from critics – NPR asserted that the duo “Elevated their collaboration to the level of top-flight album-making, bringing seemingly opposing impulses to the process.”?
Shawn’s longtime career achievements were recognized when she was recently bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Trailblazer Award at this year’s Americana Honors & Awards Show, held at Nashville’s famous Ryman Auditorium on September 21st, 2016. Presenting Colvin with this prestigious award was Bonnie Raitt. Of Shawn, Raitt said “She’s simply one of the best singers I’ve ever heard— and a truly gifted and deep songwriter and guitarist… She was groundbreaking when she emerged and continues to inspire me and the legions of fans and other singer/songwriters coming up in her wake”
Really enjoyed Shawn & KT! They have such great voices. They were great together.
Wonderful venue, beautiful performance by KT and Shawn. Amazing vocals and playing by both. Disappointed not to hear Shawn perform “Shotgun Down the Avalanche,” but still very happy I was there.
What a thought would be just a lovely evening of live music by Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstell absolutely exceeded all my expectations! In short, phenomenal performances by both artists. I loved the balance of energy and the story telling. Truly exceptional evening! ??
Wifey and I had the opportunity to see KT Tunstall and Shawn Colvin at the Wilson Center in Wilmington, NC earlier in the week. The facility is beautiful. It is very clean and well maintained with great overall seating. Regarding the show, both artists were center stage and traded off singing individual songs. KT Tunstall was very energetic and set the tone for an upbeat evening. On the other hand, Shawn brought the crowd back down to earth with her “boring tales” of yesteryear and failed relationships. Sure, she can play a guitar (once she tunes it) but her music is DOA (dead on arrival.). We actually wished that the two ladies could have gone on individually - played 7 or 8 songs each, and concluded with 3 or 4 songs of a duet. Anyway, a big hug and congrats does go out to Shawn for her continued sobriety - the two ladies just need different partners when playing music as opposed to playing together.
I've been a fan of all three artists who performed at this concert for many years. They were so generous to each other and to the audience. It was a fantastic concert and my husband and I are so so glad that we went. Loved the format, loved the singing and the instrumentation. There was a wonderful two way love stream between the audience and the musicians. It is always joyful when it happens like that- it feels like there is an intimacy that doesn't often happen.
The combination of the three musicians blended perfectly together making this a unique and very enjoyable acoustic concert. A treat not to be needing ear plugs at the state theater.
She was amazing! And the sound was great! Her voice, her guitar playing, the stories she told, all awesome. Had a great night.
I was looking forward to this event as it was my first live show since COVID. I was surprised by the low energy level of the performers. Having 3 people together, I was hoping there would be energy of a jam session and energy between each other. But, I felt the show was more like an NPR Prairie Home Companion show with too much talking and too mellow. After the first hour, they played 6 songs (2 each) and that must have lasted a max of 30-40 minutes. Maybe they were just tired from 2 months of touring and this Portland, ME concert was their second to last show for their tour.
It was nice that they were all together on stage, but I would’ve liked to have heard more from Shawn & Mark. I get that they were featuring Sarah, as she is the next generation, but it was a little disappointing. I left early.
The opportunity to see three of my favorite singer songwriters on one stage admiring and supporting each other in every way was inspiring. It is encouraging to see these talents continuing to create and perform. I had no idea that Sarah Jarosz was such an accomplished guitar player. The harmonies were beautiful. A fine evening.