Iconic folk singer Judy Collins--whose hits "Both Sides Now" and "Turn, Turn, Turn"made her an international star--will appear in a special evening performance presented by the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana (PASA) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 15. This performance will take place at the Heymann Performing Arts Center and is sponsored by The Independent and Centennial Wireless, the official wireless provider for PASA.
Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folk songs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 40 years. At 13, she made her public debut performing Mozart's "Concerto for Two Pianos" but, it was the music of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, as well as the traditional songs of the folk revival, that sparked her transition to singer/songwriter. She moved away from the classical piano and began her lifelong love with the guitar and, in 1961 at the age of 22, released her first album, “A Maid of Constant Sorrow,” beginning a thirty-five year association with Jac Holzman and Elektra Records. Her top 10 hits include her rendition of the Joni Mitchell classic ”Both Sides Now”, “Send in the Clowns”, and “Who Knows Where the Time Goes.”
“Judy Collins’s range and versatility as a singer are unmatched,” says Jackie Lyle, PASA's executive director. “Her performance in Lafayette will feature everything from her immortal covers of Joni Mitchell's “Both Sides Now” and,Stephen Sondheim's “Send in the Clowns," to her most recent work.”
In addition to being a legendary singer/songwriter, Collins has authored five books, including her 2003 memoir Sanity and Grace, A Journey of Suicide, Survival, and Strength. In 2008, she oversaw the production and release of Born to the Breed, A Tribute to Judy Collins, which features artists ranging from Dolly Parton and Joan Baez, to Rufus Wainwright and Chrissie Hynde, covering her compositions. She is an accomplished painter, actress, filmmaker, record label head, and a longtime social activist for causes, including the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and suicide prevention.
In June 2010, she released her children’s book Over The Rainbow, and “Paradise” her newest solo album. “Paradise” is a collection of 10 new recordings that features her haunting song “Kingdom Come” written shortly after 9/11 as a tribute to the New York City Fire Department, as well as guest appearances by Michael Johnson, Joan Baez, and Stephen Stills (of Crosby, Stills and Nash).
“Great seats are still available for this performance.” says Lyle. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime to hear this great, renowned singer. Whether you are a longtime fan or just a lover of great music, this evening with Judy Collins will top your list of best live performances ever.”
Tickets for Judy Collins are on sale now through TicketMaster at (800) 866-7000 or online at www.pasaonline.org.
For more information about this and other events presented by PASA, visit www.pasaonline.org or call (337) 237-2787.
