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Sat July 18
RiverSong Music Festival, Hutchinson, MN
RiverSong Music Festival
Hutchinson, MN
Phone: (320) 587-2599
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Janis and RiverSong have been trying to find a date that works for years now - so glad this is finally happening!
Sat May 2 SOLD OUT
AMSDconcerts at Sweetwater Union HS Theater, San Diego, CA
AMSDconcerts at Sweetwater Union HS Theater
San Diego, CA
Phone: 619-303-8176
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Thur April 30
Tower Theatre, Fresno, CA
Wed Apr 29
Tales From the Tavern, Santa Ynez, CA, N/A
Tales From the Tavern
Santa Ynez, CA, N/A
Phone: 805-688-0383
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A return engagement, at Janis' request! We had the best time here a little while ago, and this promises to be just as much fun.
Sun Apr 26 w/ Tom Paxton
Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA
Sat Apr 25 2/ Tom Paxton
Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA
Freight & Salvage
Berkeley, CA
Phone: (510) 644-2020 Ext: 120
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Tom Paxton was at Janis' very first public show, at New York's famed Village Gate. Janis was just 13 years old. She received a standing ovation but since she was nervous and already headed back to her seat, she had no idea it was happening. (She also hadn't attended enough concerts to know that you were supposed to take an encore!) Tom, along with Lou Gossett Jr and a couple of other performers, urged her to "Go back, kid! Go back!"
The show these two old friends put on, with the able assistance of multi-instrumentalistextraordinaire Robin Bullock, is living proof that "The sum is greater than the parts." In addition to singing old favorites like "Ramblin' Boy" and "At 17", they sing one another's songs, add harmony and instrumentals, and share the stage for far too short a time.
Don't miss it!Fri Apr 24 w/ Tom Paxton
Center for the Arts, Grass Valley, CA
Center for the Arts
Grass Valley, CA
Phone: (530) 274-8384 x14
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Tom Paxton was at Janis' very first public show, at New York's famed Village Gate. Janis was just 13 years old. She received a standing ovation but since she was nervous and already headed back to her seat, she had no idea it was happening. (She also hadn't attended enough concerts to know that you were supposed to take an encore!) Tom, along with Lou Gossett Jr and a couple of other performers, urged her to "Go back, kid! Go back!"
The show these two old friends put on, with the able assistance of multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Robin Bullock, is living proof that "The sum is greater than the parts." In addition to singing old favorites like "Ramblin' Boy" and "At 17", they sing one another's songs, add harmony and instrumentals, and share the stage for far too short a time.
Don't miss it!
Thur Apr 23 w/ Tom Paxton
City Winery (Napa), Napa, CA
City Winery (Napa)
Napa, CA
Phone: (707) 260-1600
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Tom Paxton was at Janis' very first public show, at New York's famed Village Gate. Janis was just 13 years old. She received a standing ovation but since she was nervous and already headed back to her seat, she had no idea it was happening. (She also hadn't attended enough concerts to know that you were supposed to take an encore!) Tom, along with Lou Gossett Jr and a couple of other performers, urged her to "Go back, kid! Go back!"
The show these two old friends put on, with the able assistance of multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Robin Bullock, is living proof that "The sum is greater than the parts." In addition to singing old favorites like "Ramblin' Boy" and "At 17", they sing one another's songs, add harmony and instrumentals, and share the stage for far too short a time.
Don't miss it!
Wed April 22 w/ Tom Paxton
Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz, CA
Rio Theatre
Santa Cruz, CA
Phone: (866) 55-TICKETS
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Tom Paxton was at Janis' very first public show, at New York's famed Village Gate. Janis was just 13 years old. She received a standing ovation but since she was nervous and already headed back to her seat, she had no idea it was happening. (She also hadn't attended enough concerts to know that you were supposed to take an encore!) Tom, along with Lou Gossett Jr and a couple of other performers, urged her to "Go back, kid! Go back!"
The show these two old friends put on, with the able assistance of multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Robin Bullock, is living proof that "The sum is greater than the parts." In addition to singing old favorites like "Ramblin' Boy" and "At 17", they sing one another's songs, add harmony and instrumentals, and share the stage for far too short a time.
Don't miss it!
Mon April 13 w/ Tom Paxton
The Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, FL
The Capitol Theatre
Clearwater, FL
Phone: (727) 791-7400
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Tom Paxton was at Janis' very first public show, at New York's famed Village Gate. Janis was just 13 years old. She received a standing ovation but since she was nervous and already headed back to her seat, she had no idea it was happening. (She also hadn't attended enough concerts to know that you were supposed to take an encore!) Tom, along with Lou Gossett Jr and a couple of other performers, urged her to "Go back, kid! Go back!"
The show these two old friends put on, with the able assistance of multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Robin Bullock, is living proof that "The sum is greater than the parts." In addition to singing old favorites like "Ramblin' Boy" and "At 17", they sing one another's songs, add harmony and instrumentals, and share the stage for far too short a time.
Don't miss it!
Sun April 12 w/ Tom Paxton
Kravis Center-Gosman Amphitheatre, West Palm, FL
Kravis Center-Gosman Amphitheatre
West Palm, FL
Phone: 561-834-7469
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Janis and Tom bring their hugely successful UK tour back home! With the additional support of master instrumentalist Robin Bullock, this is an evening not to be missed.
Sat April 11 w/ Tom Paxton
Amaturo Theatre at The Broward Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Amaturo Theatre at The Broward Center
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Phone: 954-462-0222
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Janis and Tom bring their hugely successful UK tour back home! With the additional support of master instrumentalist Robin Bullock, this is an evening not to be missed.
Fri April 10 w/ Tom Paxton
Emerson Center, Vero Beach, FL
Emerson Center
Vero Beach, FL
Phone: 772-778-5249
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Janis and Tom bring their hugely successful UK tour back home! With the additional support of master instrumentalist Robin Bullock, this is an evening not to be missed.
Thur Apr 9 w/ Tom Paxton
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Ponte Vedra, FL
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Ponte Vedra, FL
Phone: 800-345-7000
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Janis and Tom bring their hugely successful UK tour back home! With the additional support of master instrumentalist Robin Bullock, this is an evening not to be missed.
Mon Apr 7
Pearl Foundation Living Room Concert, NA, Florida
Pearl Foundation Living Room Concert
NA, Florida
This is a private show for the Pearl Foundation, sorry! It's here so anyone looking to book something else knows the date is gone...
Sun Mar 22 w/ Tom Paxton SOLD OUT
Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, IL
Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-728-6000
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Janis and Tom bring their hugely successful UK tour back home! With the additional support of master instrumentalist Robin Bullock, this is an evening not to be missed.
Sat Mar 21 w/ Tom Paxton SOLD OUT
Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, IL
Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago, IL
Phone: 883-728-6000
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Janis and Tom bring their hugely successful UK tour back home! With the additional support of master instrumentalist Robin Bullock, this is an evening not to be missed.
Fri Mar 20 w/ Tom Paxton
Stoughton Opera House, Stoughton, WI
Stoughton Opera House
Stoughton, WI
Phone: 608-877-4400
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Janis and Tom bring their hugely successful UK tour back home! With the additional support of master instrumentalist Robin Bullock, this is an evening not to be missed.
Thur Mar 19 w/ Tom Paxton SOLD OUT
The Dakota, Minneapolis, MN
The Dakota
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (612) 332-5299
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Tom Paxton was at Janis' very first public show, at New York's famed Village Gate. Janis was just 13 years old. She received a standing ovation but since she was nervous and already headed back to her seat, she had no idea it was happening. (She also hadn't attended enough concerts to know that you were supposed to take an encore!) Tom, along with Lou Gossett Jr and a couple of other performers, urged her to "Go back, kid! Go back!"
The show these two old friends put on, with the able assistance of multi-instrumentalistextraordinaire Robin Bullock, is living proof that "The sum is greater than the parts." In addition to singing old favorites like "Ramblin' Boy" and "At 17", they sing one another's songs, add harmony and instrumentals, and share the stage for far too short a time.
Don't miss it!
Wed Mar 17 w/ Tom Paxton SOLD OUT
The Dakota, Minneapolis, MN
The Dakota
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (612) 332-5299
Visit the venue's website
Tom Paxton was at Janis' very first public show, at New York's famed Village Gate. Janis was just 13 years old. She received a standing ovation but since she was nervous and already headed back to her seat, she had no idea it was happening. (She also hadn't attended enough concerts to know that you were supposed to take an encore!) Tom, along with Lou Gossett Jr and a couple of other performers, urged her to "Go back, kid! Go back!"
The show these two old friends put on, with the able assistance of multi-instrumentalistextraordinaire Robin Bullock, is living proof that "The sum is greater than the parts." In addition to singing old favorites like "Ramblin' Boy" and "At 17", they sing one another's songs, add harmony and instrumentals, and share the stage for far too short a time.
Don't miss it!
Sun Mar 8 w/ Tom Paxton
Marasco Performing Arts Center, Monroe Township, NJ
Marasco Performing Arts Center
Monroe Township, NJ
Phone: (732) 521-4400
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Tom Paxton was at Janis' very first public show, at New York's famed Village Gate. Janis was just 13 years old. She received a standing ovation but since she was nervous and already headed back to her seat, she had no idea it was happening. (She also hadn't attended enough concerts to know that you were supposed to take an encore!) Tom, along with Lou Gossett Jr and a couple of other performers, urged her to "Go back, kid! Go back!"
The show these two old friends put on, with the able assistance of multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Robin Bullock, is living proof that "The sum is greater than the parts." In addition to singing old favorites like "Ramblin' Boy" and "At 17", they sing one another's songs, add harmony and instrumentals, and share the stage for far too short a time.
Don't miss it!
Sat Mar 7 w/ Tom Paxton
Patchogue Theatre, Patchogue, NY
Patchogue Theatre
Patchogue, NY
Phone: (631) 207-1313
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Tom Paxton was at Janis' very first public show, at New York's famed Village Gate. Janis was just 13 years old. She received a standing ovation but since she was nervous and already headed back to her seat, she had no idea it was happening. (She also hadn't attended enough concerts to know that you were supposed to take an encore!) Tom, along with Lou Gossett Jr, Phil Ochs, and a few other performers, urged her to "Go back, kid - go back!"
The show these two dear friends put on, with the able assistance of multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Robin Bullock, is living proof that "the sum is greater than the parts." In addition to singing old favorites like "Ramblin' Boy" and "At 17", they sing on each others' songs, add harmonies and instrumentals, and share the stage for what feels like far too short a time.
Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Fri Mar 6 w/ Tom Paxton - Two Shows!
The City Winery, New York, NY
The City Winery
New York, NY
Phone: 212-608-0555 X 714
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Two shows! 7:00PM and 10:00PM. Finally, Janis and Tom in New York! This is a great venue, great sound, great performers. Tom Paxton was at Janis' very first public show; Janis was just 13 years old. She took the stage with Tom, Lou Gossett Jr., Phil Ochs, Eric Anderson, and other folk singers to get a standing ovation and two encores.
The show these two old friends put on, with the able assistance of multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Robin Bullock, is living proof that "the sum is greater than the parts". They'll each be doing a solo set, so you'll still get to hear songs like "At 17", but they'll also be singing on one another's songs, harmonizing, playing backup, and kidding around. Don't miss it!
Thur Mar 5 w/ Tom Paxton
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown, NY
Tarrytown Music Hall
Tarrytown, NY
Phone: 877-840-0457
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Tom Paxton was at Janis' very first public show, at New York's famed Village Gate. Janis was just 13 years old. She received a standing ovation but since she was nervous and already headed back to her seat, she had no idea it was happening. (She also hadn't attended enough concerts to know that you were supposed to take an encore!) Tom, along with Lou Gossett Jr and a couple of other performers, urged her to "Go back, kid! Go back!"
The show these two old friends put on, with the able assistance of multi-instrumentalistextraordinaire Robin Bullock, is living proof that "The sum is greater than the parts." In addition to singing old favorites like "Ramblin' Boy" and "At 17", they sing one another's songs, add harmony and instrumentals, and share the stage for far too short a time.
Don't miss it!
Wed Mar 4 w/ Tom Paxton
South Orange Performing Arts Center, South Orange, NJ
South Orange Performing Arts Center
South Orange, NJ
Phone: 973-313-2787
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Tom Paxton was at Janis' very first public show, at New York's famed Village Gate. Janis was just 13 years old. She received a standing ovation but since she was nervous and already headed back to her seat, she had no idea it was happening. (She also hadn't attended enough concerts to know that you were supposed to take an encore!) Tom, along with Lou Gossett Jr and a couple of other performers, urged her to "Go back, kid! Go back!"
The show these two old friends put on, with the able assistance of multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Robin Bullock, is living proof that "The sum is greater than the parts." In addition to singing old favorites like "Ramblin' Boy" and "At 17", they sing one another's songs, add harmony and instrumentals, and share the stage for what feels like far too short a time.
Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Sun Mar 1 Tribute to Gene Shay
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
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This tribute to long-time supporter and friend Gene Shay marks his 80th birthday, and his retirement from radio (after 50 years!). Gene, along with Ed Sciaky, broke "Society's Child" in Philly - in fact, their radio show was the first out-of-town press Janis ever did! Join Janis, Tom Paxton, Kim and Reggie Harris, and a couple of very special guest stars for this singular event!
Mon Feb 23
Jean Cocteau Cinema, Santa Fe, NM
Jean Cocteau Cinema
Santa Fe, NM
Phone: 505-466-5528
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At 7 pm Janis will take the stage, and after her first set, there'll be a short intermission. After that, her old friend George R R Martin (yes, that GRRM - the Game of Thrones GRRM) and she will settle in onstage for a bit of conversation together, followed by the rest of Janis' show. How's that for special?! There are even some VIP tickets available for a meet and greet with George and Janis before the show, so be there or be square!
Sun Feb 22
Jean Cocteau Cinema, Santa Fe, NM
Jean Cocteau Cinema
Santa Fe, NM
Phone: 505-466-5028
Visit the venue's website
At 7 pm Janis will take the stage, and after her first set, there'll be a short intermission. After that, her old friend George R R Martin (yes, that GRRM - the Game of Thrones GRRM) and she will settle in onstage for a bit of conversation together, followed by the rest of Janis' show. How's that for special?! There are even some VIP tickets available for a meet and greet with George and Janis before the show, so be there or be square!
Fri Feb 20
Rio Grande Theatre, Las Cruces, NM
Rio Grande Theatre
Las Cruces, NM
Phone: (877)466-3404
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A first-time event for Janis; in 40+ years of touring, she's never played Las Cruces. Very exciting!
Wed February 18
The Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ
The Rhythm Room
Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (602) 265-4842
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One of Janis' favorite clubs, the Rhythm Room is a funky, friendly place with fantastic audiences! Anything can happen - one visit, her dressing room was a converted closet (cleaned and dusted, but a little airless.) Another time, 3 people in the front row called in a pizza order just before she went onstage, left the room to meet the delivery guy and pay, brought the pizza back to their seats, ate it, then left during her fifth song. (We have no idea why they came in the first place.) Janis says "We call places like the Rhythm Room 'hot & sweaty gigs' because that's what they are - and those places are where you can experiment, take chances, try out newer material. Great gig."
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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