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Photo: Joan Baez

Spend a few evenings soaking up some folk and bluegrass this October at the Kimmel Center. I highly recommend that you take the time to experience American musical history that spans from 60′s classics to modern innovative pieces. These artists will truly take you on a musical journey through the American Songbook.

Joan Baez : Sunday, October 26, 2008

Joan Baez, the queen of folk and social activism, will be sharing pieces from her new album, Day After Tomorrow, in Verizon Hall. The Grammy award winning singer-songwriter has been performing for over 50 years, and continues to shape the American Roots musical scene. She not only introduced the world to a powerful style of folk, but also to musical greats like Bob Dylan. “Baez will interpret the works of Steve Earle, Eliza Gilkyson, Patti Griffin, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Diana Jones and Thea Gilmore, among others.”

Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile : Wednesday, October 22, 2008

These innovative artists will be making a stop at the Kimmel Center while on their North American tour, just after releasing 12 of their collaborative compositions. 27-year-old mandolinist and vocalist Chris Thile, is most known for being a member of the popular band Nickel Creek while also pursuing solo work and collaborative pieces. Edgar Meyer, a three time Grammy award winner, is a fabulous composer and performer on the double bass. Meyer and Thile have created their own sound that combines country, classical, bluegrass and jazz improvisation. The duo just released their self-titled studio debut on September 23rd.

For more info and to purchase tickets call 215-893-1999 or visit www.kimmelcenter.org

Kimmel Center
260 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 790-5800
www.kimmelcenter.org