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Positive Proximity Eco Lecture and Performance
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Westchester Land Trust presents
DAR WILLIAMS LECTURE & PERFORMANCE
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7PM
Reisinger Auditorium
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY
Dar will talk about her vision of a sustainable local lifestyle and how “positive proximity” can reduce our
environmental impact. The lecture will be followed by a live performance by Dar.
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at door. Seating without a reservation will not be guaranteed. For reservations: www.westchesterlandtrust.org or 914-241-6346 x23. Sarah Lawrence College Students, Facutly and Staff: Limited number of tickets available at no charge to the SLC Community (must show a valid SLC ID or have a valid SLC email addresss). Please contact College Events for your reservation: Collegeevents@sarahlawrence.edu or 914-395-2412.
This series has been funded by the Jerome Levy Foundation. Event open to the public.
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Dar Williams to Release New Studio Album In The Time Of Gods On April 17th 2012
Monday, January 09, 2012
Beloved singer-songwriter Dar Williams is set to release her ninth studio album, In The Time Of Gods, on Razor & Tie on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Dar’s first album of original material in four years is produced by Kevin Killen (who has worked with such giants as U2, Elvis Costello, and Peter Gabriel), and features special guests Shawn Colvin and Larry Campbell, and a remarkable set of musicians including Charley Drayton, Gerry Leonard, and Rob Hyman. Williams presents 10 original compositions on In The Time Of Gods, which explores many of today's most challenging social issues told against the parables of Greek mythology. The inimitable collection of songs includes some of the richest and most evocative writing of Williams' career. She will kick off a national U.S. tour starting in April 2012 (upcoming confirmed tour dates are listed below).
In The Time Of Gods covers many relevant topics such as retaining one's moral compass, our personal responsibility in aiding to change the world, the politics of power, and following a guiding light in the midst of chaos. The ceaseless turmoil in the world today is of great concern to Williams who is also a wife, mother and community activist. Williams was inspired to return to the stories she was told as a child to see if the gods of the Parthenon would speak to her while penning songs for her latest release. As it turned out, these stories and characters helped her make sense of our eccentric world and shaped the scope of the album. Standout tracks on In The Time Of Gods include the album opener "I Am The One Who Will Remember Everything," "I Have Been Around The World," "Crystal Creek," "Summer Child," and "You Will Ride With Me Tonight."
"It was very intriguing to work with Kevin Killen and the musicians he handpicked for my latest album," says Williams. "Kevin really was the alchemist behind the record. Ron Hyman and I co-wrote four songs, so a lot of the album is based around our relationship. There really is an epic setting for the album, I'm at a point in my life where I feel like people are flying higher and falling harder. There is a grown up fairytale feeling to In The Time Of Gods. It sparkles with simple and beautiful layers, and it's muscular in places and very lyrical in others. It was a great service to my storytelling to have these fine musicians giving the arrangements so much strength and sophistication."
The great achievement of Williams' new album is it gracefully reminds us that wherever we are, whenever it may be, we are always living In the Time of the Gods. It's not to say we are living in 400 BC Greece, but rather, as Williams notes, "We are evolving in time. And that's what you're allowed to do with mythology – let it evolve and show who your Parthenon is now." Her latest narratives borrow from classic Greek archetypes, but she beautifully shows how flexible and expansive they are by easefully weaving in her own personal experiences and insights. Williams portrays a spellbinding contemporary interpretation of these classic ancient themes.
One of the most lauded singer-songwriters of her generation, Dar Williams has been captivating audiences with her sheer elegance and honesty in her folk-pop songwriting since the early '90s. As documented on her last album, the 2010 two-disc retrospective Many Great Companions, Williams’ growth as an individual over her almost two-decade-long career has gone hand-in-hand with her evolution as an artist. She has toured with such distinguished artists as Joan Baez, Patty Griffin, Ani DiFranco, and Shawn Colvin, and recently became a regular contributor to the Huffington Post's Green Blog. A dedicated environmentalist, Williams toured throughout the northeast visiting children's camps and planting bee gardens in summer 2011.
Williams has released one live album - Out There Live (2001); seven studio albums - The Honesty Room (1993), Mortal City (1996), End of the Summer (1997), The Green World (2000), The Beauty of the Rain (2003), My Better Self (2005), and Promised Land (2008); one live DVD - Live at Bearsville Theater (2007); and Many Great Companions (2010). In 1995, two years after self-releasing The Honesty Room, she signed with Razor & Tie Entertainment, beginning a relationship now in its 16th year.
In The Time Of Gods Track Listing:
1) I Am The One Who Will Remember Everything
2) This Earth
3) I Have Been Around The World
4) The Light And The Sea
5) You Will Ride With Me Tonight
6) Crystal Creek
7) Summer Child
8) I Will Free Myself
9) Write This Number Down
10) Storm King
Dar Williams Tour Dates:
1.8.12 - Highline Ballroom - New York City w/ Mickey Hart Band
1.14.12 - Levon Helm Studios: Midnight - Woodstock, NY
1.18.12 - Lincoln Center - New York City w/ Jonatha Brooke
2.9.12 - Sarah Lawrence College Auditorium - Bronxville, NY
3.23.12 - Stoughton Opera House - Stoughton, WI
3.24.12 - Sacred Heart Music Center - Duluth, MN
3.30.12 - Club Orient - Poughkeepsie, NY
3.31.12 - Charles River School - Dover, MA
4.17.2012 - Anthology - San Diego, CA
4.18.2012 - Largo - Los Angeles, CA
4.19.2012 - Freight & Salvage - Berkeley, CA
4.20.2012 - Aladdin Theater - Portland, OR
4.21.2012 - Triple Door - Seattle, WA
4.24.12 - Old Rock House - St. Louis, MO
4.26.2012 - Cedar Cultural Center - Minneapolis, MN
4.27.2012 - Space - Evanston, IL* (Two Shows)
5.11.2012 - World Cafe Live - Wilmington, DE
5.12.2012 - Ram's Head Tavern - Annapolis, MD (Two Shows)
5.13.2012 - Jefferson Theatre - Charlottesville, VA
5.17.2012 - The Handlebar - Greenville, SC
5.18.2012 - The ArtsCenter - Carrbaro, NC
5.19.2012 - Kirk Avenue Music Hall - Roanoke, VA*
5.31.2012 - Narrows Center - Fall River, MA*
6.1.2012 - StageOne - Fairfield, CT
6.2.2012 - One Longfellow Square - Portland, ME* (Two Shows)
6.7.2012 - Infinity Hall - Norfolk, CT*
6.8.2012 - YMCA Boulton Center - Bay Shore, NY*
6.9.2012 - Bryn Mawr Gazebo - Bryn Mawr, PA
6.16.2012 - Eddie’s Attic - Decatur, GA* (Two Shows)
*“An Evening with Dar Williams” / No Support Act
photo by Amy Dickerson
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Dar Williams VIP Ticket Auction to Benefit The Adrienne Shelly Foundation
Monday, November 07, 2011
The Adrienne Shelly Foundation is auctioning off Dar Williams VIP Tickets with a meet & greet, and all proceeds benefit the foundation! The winning bidder will receive two VIP tickets to any one of the upcoming shows on Dar's tour, and seats will be within the first 10 rows.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Join us tomorrow evening (Thursday, October 20th) at the Katonah Museum of Art for Music Makers and Shakers featuring singer/songwriter, Dar Williams and MTV founder, Bob Pittman.
Now in its third season, CrossTalk, the provocative lecture series named Best of Westchester in 2010, features two experts talking on unrelated topics, leading to unexpected insights and connections. An audience question-and-answer period follows each program.
Co-sponsored by the Katonah Museum of Art and the Katonah Village Library. Wine reception at 6:30 pm, followed by the program. $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Prepaid reservations strongly recommended as space is limited.
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Interview With JSOnline.com
Monday, September 26, 2011
As Dar Williams' career has progressed, the folk singer has watched the activist influence of her work grow from the stage into real, tangible action.
Checking in from one of the first stops on her current tour with fellow singer- songwriter and Lilith Fair alum Joan Osborne, Williams described how she's watched her role as a musician and activist evolve.
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Dar, Joan and Laurie at WNYC
Monday, September 19, 2011
Dar Williams, Joan Osborne and Laurie Anderson at WNYC for the Leonard Lopate Show in NYC on 9/12/11
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Interview with MORE Magazine
Thursday, August 25, 2011
By Mary Kate Frank
The acclaimed singer-songwriter talks about her upcoming tour with Joan Osbourne, the legacy of Lilith Fair and the importance of matching shoes.
Why is it that as we grow older and stronger/ The road signs point us adrift and make us afraid/ Saying ‘You never can win,’ ‘Watch your back,’ ‘Where's your husband?’ / Oh I don't like the signs that the sign makers made.
Dar Williams was just 25 years old when she wrote those lyrics for her song “You’re Aging Well,” an examination of growing older and the power of female mentors. Six studio albums and 19 years later, Williams continues to write and perform smart, soulful music for her devoted fan base. On September 14, she will embark on a two-week co-headlining tour with fellow powerhouse Joan Osbourne. Williams recently spoke to MORE...
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Torrington, CT
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
We regret to announce that the show in Torrington, CT has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict at the venue. Tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase. Sorry everyone for any inconvenience caused!
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Camps and Bee Gardens 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
I've started a blog to document my experiences visiting camps and planting bee gardens this summer! I will be updating frequently, so stay tuned for more stories, photo and video from the road.
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Seeking Dar Williams Street Team Members
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Hey Everybody!
We are seeking some enthusiastic individuals to join Dar's Street Team, specifically for the upcoming CT, NY and WI shows in August. As a Street Team Member you will receive a pair of free tickets to the performance, a meet & greet with Dar and a special thank you gift! We will notify you by email no later than July 29th if you've been selected. Click the link below and answer a few quick questions to get started!
Thank you
-Team Dar
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Dar Williams & Joan Osborne: September 2011 Tour Dates
Thursday, July 21, 2011
I'm extremely excited to announce my September 2011 Tour with Joan Osborne!
9/14--Eugene, OR, McDonald Theatre
9/16--Napa, CA, Napa Valley Opera House
9/17--San Francisco, CA, Fillmore
9/19--Los Angeles, CA, El Rey Theatre
9/20--Mesa, AZ, Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater
9/21--Flagstaff, AZ, Orpheum Theater
9/23--Bellvue, CO, Mishawaka Amphitheatre
9/24--Denver, CO, Gothic Theatre
9/27--Milwaukee, WI, Turner Hall
9/28--St. Paul, MN, Fitzgerald Theatre
9/29--Chicago, IL, Park West
9/30--Bloomington, IN, Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Dar Williams and Joan Osborne, two of the most acclaimed female recording artists of the last two decades, will join forces for a two-week co-headlining tour this fall. Although they both played the inaugural Lilith Fair tour in 1997 and have worked with some of the same musicians over the years, this will mark the first time that Williams and Osborne have actually performed together. The tour kicks off September 15th in Eugene, Oregon and covers the Western half of the country, finishing on the 30th in Bloomington, Indiana. In addition to performing their own and each other’s material, there will be some surprises in store. “We’re trying to think outside the box,” says Osborne while Williams adds, “We’re on the prowl for the coolest covers we can find!” The two will alternate doing individual opening sets and will also perform as a duo, hitting top venues in such major markets as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Denver.
Williams and Osborne – both of whom came to prominence in the early ‘90s and have influenced many other artists since that time – are mutual fans. “Joan doesn’t just have a great voice,” notes Williams. “You get a sense of the real person behind it. A voice like that is an inspiration on a lot of levels. You leave the theater feeling like you didn’t just experience skill or virtuosity; you really experienced an artist working.” For her part, Osborne says, “I love Dar’s voice and I love her guitar playing. She’s a good instrumentalist. I’m not that much of an instrumentalist and I tend to do a lot of collaborative writing whereas she does most of her writing on her own. But I also feel like there’s an intersection of our sensibilities. Having songs come from this very strong female perspective is something that we both share – even though it comes out in different ways.”
A native of Westchester, New York, Dar Williams established herself as one of popular music’s premier singer-songwriters when she released The Honesty Room, her Razor & Tie Records debut, in 1995. The material on that album ranged from “When I Was a Boy,” a beautiful examination of gender roles, to the fan favorite “The Babysitter’s Here,” a much lighter song based loosely on her youth. Since then, she has released six more studio efforts, all on Razor & Tie. Last fall, Williams unveiled the double-disc anthology Many Great Companions. Williams is also a committed environmentalist. She co-authored The Tofu Tollbooth -- which provides readers with a list of vegetarian restaurants and natural food stores across America, is an Environmental columnist for The Huffington Post and has recently had a workshop produced by NY Stage and Film of her children’s musical “The Island Musical” extolling the virtues of preserving the environment. This summer, Williams embarks on a two-week tour of children’s camps, where she's performing songs and educating kids on planting bee gardens, with a performance stop at Newport Folk Festival along the way.
Originally from Kentucky, Joan Osborne’s career caught fire after she moved to New York and became a regular on the lower Manhattan club circuit. Her 1995 Mercury Records debut Relish contained the Top 10 smash “One of Us,” as well as the rocking single “Right Hand Man” and a cover of the Bob Dylan ballad “Man in the Long Black Coat.” In the wake of that album’s success, Osborne appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone and was nominated for an astounding seven Grammy awards. In the years since, she has released another half a dozen studio discs that have ranged from straight R&B to country music to more pop-oriented work. Osborne has toured extensively as a member of both The Dead and the legendary group of Motown musicians known as The Funk Brothers and performed at the Grand Ole Opry in 2007. In 2008, she reunited with her Relish Grammy All-Star team and recorded the soulful rock roots album, Little Wild One.
Both Williams and Osborne will stay busy after their tour comes to an end. Williams heads into the studio to begin work on her eighth studio album, which will be produced by Kevin Killen. Osborne, meanwhile, is already at work on her next studio release, which will be a collection of soul and blues covers by the likes of Al Green, Bill Withers and Muddy Waters. She has also been working with a new band called Trigger Hippy, which includes two former members of The Black Crowes.
Media Contact: Jesse P. Cutler, JP Cutler Media, 415.655.3431, publicity@jpcutlermedia.com
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Jersey Arts Interview
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Head over to JerseyArts.com to check out Dar's interview about her upcoming festivals, summer camps, and "The Island Musical"!
http://www.jerseyarts.com/blog/index.php/nj-music/2011/07/cv5-interview-dar-williams/
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Featured Shows »
- Thu, Feb 9, 2012
Dar Williams at Sarah Lawrence College - Lecture & Concert
Sarah Lawrence College Reisinger Concert Hall
Bronxville, NY, USA - Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Dar Williams in Stoughton, WI
Stoughton Opera House
Stoughton, WI - Sat, Mar 24, 2012
Dar Williams in Duluth, MN
Sacred Heart Music Center
Duluth, MN, USA - Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Dar Williams in Poughkeepsie, NY
Club Orient
Poughkeepsie, NY - Sat, Mar 31, 2012
Charles River School Centennial Concert in Dover, MA
Dover, MA, USA
