“I’ve played these songs countless times, primarily as a solo acoustic artist,” she says.
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The Steady On 30th Anniversary Acoustic Edition strips each song to the core, placing Colvin’s songwriting masterclass on full display. Colvin crafts a truly mesmerizing reinvention, performing the album with just her voice and guitar.
In September 2019, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Steady On, Colvin released a newly-recorded version of her landmark debut. Said Raitt, “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.” Presenting her with this prestigious award was Bonnie Raitt. Shawn Colvin was recognized for her career accomplishments when she was honored with the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Trailblazer Award by the Americana Music Association. Through its pages we witness the story of a woman honing her artistry, finding her voice, and making herself whole. Diamond In The Rough looks back over Colvin’s rich lifetime of highs and lows with stunning insight and candor. Her inspiring and candid memoir, Diamond In The Rough, was published by Harper Collins in 2012. In the ensuing 30 years, Colvin has won three GRAMMY Awards, released thirteen superlative albums, written a critically acclaimed memoir, maintained a non-stop national and international touring schedule, appeared on countless television and radio programs, had her songs featured in major motion pictures and created a remarkable canon of work.Ĭolvin triumphed at the 1998 GRAMMY Awards, winning both Record and Song of the Year for the Top 10 hit “Sunny Came Home,” from the platinum-selling album A Few Small Repairs. The following spring, Colvin took home the GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, establishing herself as a mainstay in the singer-songwriter genre. Shawn Colvin stopped the industry in its tracks with her arresting 1989 debut, Steady On.
“…extraordinary songs, mesmerising guitar playing, and a voice that goes effortlessly from bruise-tender to scar-hard in a matter of minutes… her lyrics are crafted and clever, full of subtlety and polished phrases…With delicious sarcasm and acerbic stories, she held the audience spellbound… her songs are so personal to her that they speak to everyone who listens.” – The Guardian Rooted in the rich ground of American rhythm and blues, soul and gospel and possessed of a deft storyteller’s pen, he weaves vivid, detailed, often drawn-from-life tales that evoke some of our most universal human feelings: love, hope, faith, joy, heartbreak. Marc CohnĪfter winning a Grammy for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. Tickets go on sale starting March 15 for members Swallow Hill Music & Denver Botanic Gardens, March 21 for the general public. Get Tickets Here | $86 members / $91 non-members (both prices include all total taxes and fees)
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Swallow Hill Music is proud to produce the Denver Botanic Gardens Music in the Gardens series, including the Summer Concert Series presented by UMB Bank with 10 concerts from nationally-renowned artists in the amphitheater and Evenings al Fresco featuring local musicians.
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