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Saturday Nov 19
TBA, NA, Philadelphia
TBA
NA, Philadelphia
Saturday Nov 12
TBA, NA, Connecticut
TBA
NA, Connecticut
Friday Nov 11
TBA, Woodstock, New York
TBA
Woodstock, New York
Saturday Nov 5
TBA, NA, Maine
TBA
NA, Maine
Phone: Na
Friday Nov 4
TBA, TBA, Maine, USA
TBA
TBA, Maine, USA
Saturday Oct 29
TBA, TBA, Maine, USA
TBA
TBA, Maine, USA
Friday, October 28th
Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME
Stone Mountain Arts Center
Brownfield, ME
Phone: 207-935-7292
Visit the venue's website
Solo show. 8:00PM. Tickets available via the venue.
Friday Oct 7
TBA, TBA, TBA, Canada
TBA
TBA, TBA, Canada
Saturday Oct 01
Private Pearl Foundation concert, NA
Private Pearl Foundation concert
NA
Friday Sept 30
TBA, TBA, Washington
TBA
TBA, Washington
Thursday Sept 29
TBA, TBA, Washington
TBA
TBA, Washington
Wednesday Sept 28
TBA, Portland, Oregon, USA
TBA
Portland, Oregon, USA
Friday, May 27
TBA, NA, Tennessee
TBA
NA, Tennessee
Wednesday, May 25
TBA, St. Louis, Missouri
TBA
St. Louis, Missouri
Sunday, May 22nd
The Englert Theatre, Iowa City, IA
The Englert Theatre
Iowa City, IA
Phone: 319-688-2653
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Solo show. 7:30PM. Tickets available via the venue.
Thursday May 19
TBA, Columbus, Ohio
TBA
Columbus, Ohio
Wednesday May 18
TBA, Greensburg, PA, USA
Sunday, May 15 - master class with songs!
Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, Illionois, USA
Saturday, May 14th
Old Town School Of Folk Music, Chicago, IL
Old Town School Of Folk Music
Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-728-6000
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Solo show. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021.
Friday, May 13th
Stoughton Opera House, Stoughton, WI
Stoughton Opera House
Stoughton, WI
Phone: 608-877-4400
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Solo show. Ticket on sale date TBA.
Wednesday, May 11th
The Kent Stage, Cleveland, OH
The Kent Stage
Cleveland, OH
Phone: 330-677-5005
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Solo show. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021.
Sunday, May 8th
Suffolk Theatre, Riverhead, NY
Suffolk Theatre
Riverhead, NY
Phone: 631-727-4343
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Tickets for NEW ticket buyers will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021. If you already have tickets for a previous date, the venue should notify you of the new date. Your seat and ticket will be honored! Please do not call the venue for information before the "on sale" date.
Riverhead looks like a great place to celebrate the end of a season, so expect old songs, new songs, stories, and time afterward for hellos and signing whatever you bring or buy!
Saturday, May 7th - With Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin
Concert Hall Society for Ethical Culture, New York, NY
Concert Hall Society for Ethical Culture
New York, NY
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With Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021.
Friday, May 6th - With Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin
Ocean City Music Pier, Ocean City, NJ
Ocean City Music Pier
Ocean City, NJ
Phone: 609-399-6111
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With Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021.
Thursday, May 5th - With Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin
Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood, NJ
Scottish Rite Auditorium
Collingswood, NJ
Phone: 856-858-1000
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With Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021.
Sunday, May 1st
The Newton Theater, Newton, NJ
The Newton Theater
Newton, NJ
Phone: (973) 940-6398
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Tickets for NEW ticket buyers will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021. If you already have tickets for a previous date, the venue should notify you of the new date. Your seat and ticket will be honored! Please do not call the venue for information before the "on sale" date.
A Jersey girl herself, Janis is very excited about playing a venue she's never been to before in her home state! Looks like a lot of her friends have been playing there lately, so we think she'll have a bang up time exploring it for herself! Expect a bit of the old and a bit of the new from this 10-time-Grammy nominee! Showtime 8 pm.
Saturday, April 30th
The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA
The Birchmere
Alexandria, VA
Phone: (703) 549-7500
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Tickets for NEW ticket buyers will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021. If you already have tickets for a previous date, the venue should notify you of the new date. Your seat and ticket will be honored! Please do not call the venue for information before the "on sale" date.
Janis has been playing The Birchmere since... well, we don't know when. Before its present beautiful building, back when dressing rooms were in the basement, separated by sheets! She loves the venue, loves the staff, loves the fact that there's "not a bad seat in the house". A welcome return for a house favorite, with a few new songs to show off and a few old songs to enjoy. Expect a wonderful evening! * 7.30pm start time
Friday, April 29th
Tin Pan, Richmond, VA
Tin Pan
Richmond, VA
Phone: (804) 447-8189
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Tickets for NEW ticket buyers will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021. If you already have tickets for a previous date, the venue should notify you of the new date. Your seat and ticket will be honored! Please do not call the venue for information before the "on sale" date.
Another new venue for Janis, she's really looking forward to a show "in about as intimate a venue as I've played!" Expect old songs, new songs, stories, and time afterward for hellos and signing whatever you bring or buy! * This is a 7pm start time!!!
Wednesday, April 27th - With Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin
The Whitaker Center, Harrisburg, PA
The Whitaker Center
Harrisburg, PA
Phone: 717-214-2787
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With Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021.
Sunday, April 24th
Shea Theater Arts Center, Turners Falls, MA
Shea Theater Arts Center
Turners Falls, MA
Phone: (413) 648-7432
Visit the venue's website
Tickets for NEW ticket buyers will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021. If you already have tickets for a previous date, the venue should notify you of the new date. Your seat and ticket will be honored! Please do not call the venue for information before the "on sale" date.
And the new venues just keep on coming! We're really excited that Janis will be playing this town-owned theater, a centerpiece of the Turner's Falls resurgence. Expect old songs, new songs, stories, and time afterward for hellos and signing whatever you bring or buy! * 8pm showtime
Saturday, April 23rd - With Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin
Lynn Auditorium, Lynn, MA
Lynn Auditorium
Lynn, MA
Phone: 718-599-7469
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With Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin. Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.
Thursday, April 21st
The Kate, Old Saybrook, CT
The Kate
Old Saybrook, CT
Phone: (860) 510-0453
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Tickets for NEW ticket buyers will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021. If you already have tickets for a previous date, the venue should notify you of the new date. Your seat and ticket will be honored! Please do not call the venue for information before the "on sale" date.
Janis returns to The Kate a scant year later, at their insistence. She's sure it's too soon, they're sure it's not. She's writing furiously so she can present some new material, and looking forward to visiting one of her all-time favorite venues again! Expect some good, relaxed fun, some tears, an after-show appearance for signing things you've brought and things you may purchase at the "merch table"!!
Monday, April 18th - Master Class
Caffè Lena, Saratoga Springs, NY
Caffè Lena
Saratoga Springs, NY
Phone: 518-583-0022
Visit the venue's website
Master Class. More information coming soon. Read more about Janis' Master Classes.
Saturday, April 16th
Caffè Lena, Saratoga Springs, NY
Caffè Lena
Saratoga Springs, NY
Phone: 518-583-0022
Visit the venue's website
Solo show. 8:00PM. Tickets available via Eventbrite.
Friday, April 15th
Caffè Lena, Saratoga Springs, NY
Caffè Lena
Saratoga Springs, NY
Phone: 518-583-0022
Visit the venue's website
Solo show. 8:00PM. Tickets available via Eventbrite.
Thursday, April 14th
Caffè Lena, Saratoga Springs, NY
Caffè Lena
Saratoga Springs, NY
Phone: 518-583-0022
Visit the venue's website
Solo show. 7:00PM. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
Wednesday, April 6th
WJCT Soundstage, Jacksonville, FL
WJCT Soundstage
Jacksonville, FL
Phone: 904-353-7770
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Solo show. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021.
Sunday, April 3rd
The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, FL
The Lyric Theatre
Stuart, FL
Phone: 772-286-7827
Visit the venue's website
Solo show. 7:00PM. Tickets available via The Lyric Theatre.
Saturday, April 2nd - With Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin
Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Parker Playhouse
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Phone: 954-462-0222
Visit the venue's website
With Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021.
Thursday, March 31st
The Ruth Eckerd Hall - Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, FL
The Ruth Eckerd Hall - Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
Clearwater, FL
Phone: 727-791-7400
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Solo show. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021.
Sunday, March 20th
Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA
Freight & Salvage
Berkeley, CA
Phone: (510) 644-2020
Visit the venue's website
Tickets for NEW ticket buyers will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021. If you already have tickets for a previous date, the venue should notify you of the new date. Your seat and ticket will be honored! Please do not call the venue for information before the "on sale" date.
Janis' roots in the Berkeley area go deep; it was where she played her first large festival Berkeley Folk Festival, summer 1967) and met Janis Joplin, who helped her pick clothing out for Janis' first Grammy Awards appearance. Her father lived in the Berkeley/Oakland area for more than 30 years, and it's always been one of her favorite places. She considers Freight & Salvage audiences "among the best and warmest", and she's thrilled to be making an appearance here again - her first in more than half a decade.
Catch this rare opportunity to hear old favorites and new, listen to a few stories, and have a wonderful time with this incredible solo performer.
As per usual, there will be an after-show signing. Yo
Friday, March 18th
Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga, CA
Montalvo Arts Center
Saratoga, CA
Phone: (408) 961-5800
Visit the venue's website
Tickets will be available at a date TBA.
Janis has never played Montalvo Arts Center - at least, not that she remembers! - but reading about the history of this amazing space, she became determined to visit. A short West Coast run to finish out the year gives her the opportunity.
Catch this rare opportunity to hear old favorites and new, listen to a few stories, and have a wonderful time with this incredible solo performer.
As per usual, there will be an after-show signing. We hope you'll bring your old vinyl, CD's, songbooks, and stop by to say "Hello"!
If you want to hear what she's up to now, we encourage you to stop by her own website at https://janisian.com and check out "Resist" in the "Listening Room" area - download it and the lyrics<
Wednesday, March 16th
The Painted Table Events Center, Fresno, CA
The Painted Table Events Center
Fresno, CA
Phone: 559-443-7199
Visit the venue's website
Solo show. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021.
Sunday, March 13th
McCabes Guitar Shop - Master Class, Los Angeles, CA
McCabes Guitar Shop - Master Class
Los Angeles, CA
Phone: 310-828-4497
Visit the venue's website
Master Class. More information coming soon. Read more about Janis' Master Classes.
Saturday, March 12th
McCabes Guitar Shop, Los Angeles, CA
McCabes Guitar Shop
Los Angeles, CA
Phone: 310-828-4497
Visit the venue's website
Solo show. Tickets on sale now at the venue's website.
Friday, March 11th
McCabes Guitar Shop, Los Angeles, CA
McCabes Guitar Shop
Los Angeles, CA
Phone: 310-828-4497
Visit the venue's website
Solo show. Tickets on sale now at the venue's website.
Sunday, March 6th
The Magnolia, El Cajon, CA
The Magnolia
El Cajon, CA
Phone: 619-651-2004
Visit the venue's website
Solo show. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 15th, 2021.
Friday, March 4th
TBA, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Thursday, March 3rd
Rialto Theater, Tucson, AZ
Rialto Theater
Tucson, AZ
Phone: 520-740-0071
Visit the venue's website
Solo show. 8:00PM. Tickets available via Ticketmaster.
Sunday, February 27th
Jean Cocteau Theatre - Master Class, Santa Fe, NM
Jean Cocteau Theatre - Master Class
Santa Fe, NM
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Master Class. BOX OFFICE NOT OPEN. Ticket on sale date TBA. Read more about Janis' Master Classes.
Saturday, February 26th
Jean Cocteau Theatre - *Break-in show*, Santa Fe, NM
Jean Cocteau Theatre - *Break-in show*
Santa Fe, NM
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BOX OFFICE NOT OPEN. Ticket on sale date TBA.
Friday, February 25th
Jean Cocteau Theatre - *Break-in show*, Santa Fe, NM
Jean Cocteau Theatre - *Break-in show*
Santa Fe, NM
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BOX OFFICE NOT OPEN. Ticket on sale date TBA.
Thursday, February 24th
Jean Cocteau Theatre - *Break-in show*, Santa Fe, NM
Jean Cocteau Theatre - *Break-in show*
Santa Fe, NM
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BOX OFFICE NOT OPEN. Ticket on sale date TBA.
Monday July 26 to Friday July 30
Swannanoa Gathering Cont. Folk & Guitar Week, Swannanoa, North Carolina, USA
Swannanoa Gathering Cont. Folk & Guitar Week
Swannanoa, North Carolina, USA
Phone: N/A
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Note that Swannanoa is moving online for 2021; for more information, please visit their website.
For the first time, Janis will be giving her 5-day series "A Master Class In Artistry" during each of the Swannanoa Gathering weeks. Time of her Master Class this week is 1:45PM and Beyond The Wall is at 3:00PM. Please check the website for more information. The 5 day class covers everything from the origins of artists to physicalization, songwriting for profit and not so much, performance, the need to be brave, how to survive as an artist in the modern world, and why bother. Points are illustrated with songs and playing as she takes us on a journey that begins with the first caveman to tell a story and continues through the myth of the artist as "crazy", the need for silence, and
Monday July 19 to Friday July 23
Swannanoa Gathering Old Time Week, Swannanoa, North Carolina,
Swannanoa Gathering Old Time Week
Swannanoa, North Carolina,
Phone:
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Note that Swannanoa is moving online for 2021; for more information, please visit their website.
For the first time, Janis will be giving her 5-day series "A Master Class In Artistry" during each of the Swannanoa Gathering weeks. Time of her classes this week is 1:45PM. Please check the website for more information. The 5 day class covers everything from the origins of artists to physicalization, songwriting for profit and not so much, performance, the need to be brave, how to survive as an artist in the modern world, and why bother. Points are illustrated with songs and playing as she takes us on a journey that begins with the first caveman to tell a story and continues through the myth of the artist as "crazy," the need for silence, and
Sunday July 11 to Saturday July 17
Swannanoa Gathering Celtic Week, Swannanoa, North Carolina, USA
Swannanoa Gathering Celtic Week
Swannanoa, North Carolina, USA
Phone:
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Note that Swannanoa is moving online for 2021; for more information, please visit their website.
For the first time, Janis will be giving her 5-day series "A Master Class In Artistry" during each of the Swannanoa Gathering weeks. Time of her classes is TBA; please check the website for more information. The 5 day class covers everything from the origins of artists to physicalization, songwriting for profit and not so much, performance, the need to be brave, how to survive as an artist in the modern world, and why bother. Points are illustrated with songs and playing as she takes us on a journey that begins with the first caveman to tell a story and continues through the myth of
Sunday July 04 to Saturday July 10
Swannanoa Gathering Traditional Song Week, Swannanoa, North Carolina, USA
Swannanoa Gathering Traditional Song Week
Swannanoa, North Carolina, USA
Phone:
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Note that Swannanoa is moving online for 2021; for more information, please visit their website.
For the first time, Janis will be giving her 5-day series "A Master Class In Artistry" during each of the Swannanoa Gathering weeks. Time of her classes is TBA; please check the website for more information. The 5 day class covers everything from the origins of artists to physicalization, songwriting for profit and not so much, performance, the need to be brave, how to survive as an artist in the modern world, and why bother. Points are illustrated with songs and playing as she takes us on a journey that begins with the first caveman to tell a story and continues through the myth of
Sunday June 27 to Saturday July 3
Swannanoa Gathering Fiddle Mando Banjo Week, Swannanoa, North Carolina, USA
Swannanoa Gathering Fiddle Mando Banjo Week
Swannanoa, North Carolina, USA
Phone:
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Note that Swannanoa is moving online for 2021; for more information, please visit their website.
For the first time, Janis will be giving her 5-day series "A Master Class In Artistry" during each of the Swannanoa Gathering weeks. The final week will also feature a second, more interactive class tentatively titled "War Stories". Time of classes is TBA; please check the website for more information. The 5 day class covers everything from the origins of artists to physicalization, songwriting for profit and not so much, performance, the need to be brave, how to survive as an artist in the modern world, and why bother. Points are illustrated with songs and playing as she takes us on
Monday, March 2nd
Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington, IN
Monroe County Public Library
Bloomington, IN
Phone: 812-323-3020
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Note!!! This class is free but because of limited space you must get tickets. 7:00PM start.
Janis Ian has given master classes in conventional and unconventional settings; she's studied with such luminaries as Stella Adler, Chao Shao Lin of the Peking Opera Company, Dora Krannig of the Royal Ballet, and Bart the Garage Mechanic from down the street. Illustrated with live song performances, you'll hear her take on the history of music ("from the cavemen to syphilis and its effect on the arts"), personal anecdotes based on her five decades of experience as a writer, performer, and business person. There'll also be a free-wheeling Q&A, no holds barred. This class is for anyone interested in the arts, musical or otherwise. In fact, it's for anyone interested in humans. As Janis says, "What have I got to lose at this point in life?"
Our gratitude to the sponsors of this event, The Stone Age Institute, through a grant from the Kaman Foundation!!!Sunday, March 1
Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington, IN
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Bloomington, IN
Phone: 812.323.3020
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With Livingston Taylor.
Tickets available via OvationTix.Friday February 28
E. J. Thomas Hall, Akron, Ohio
Wednesday February 26th
Memorial Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Memorial Hall
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Phone: (513) 977-8838
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An evening with Janis, some new songs, some old songs, some funny stories and some heart-wrenching moments! Expect a shout out to the science fiction community of Cincinnati, and of course, Janis plans to stay after the show to greet people and sign whatever they may buy or bring!!
Next to last Pearl Foundation auction begins 7pm EDT Oct. 12!
Just two more auctions for the Pearl Foundation; after that it's all going to archives. Read about Elton John, buy beadwork by Mercedes Lackey, have a big time!
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What?! Another auction, you ask? And Janis is still not making any money from it? Well, thank you Covid-19.
Yet another auction in the hope of continuing to fund the Pearl Foundation when I'm unable to tour.
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Ebay Auction To Benefit The Pearl Foundation
Please share!! As many of you know, my wife and I moved recently, downsizing from 4,500 sq ft to 1,000. We have no room left for most of my "stuff"!!! so I'm in the process of donating my archives, so most of my memorabilia is going there - however, my friend Joan Maute helped me select things that seemed appropriate for Pearl Foundation fundraisers. We are beginning with a 7-day auction with multiple items.This auction will end Sunday, May 16th at 4:00PM PT.
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The Tiny Mouse Hardcover Book
Society's Child: My Autobiography Audiobook (Grammy Winner!)
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