Richard Shindell Folk singer-songwriter
Sunday | 7:30 pm
OCT 20 Pavilion
Richard Shindell Folk singer-songwriter
Sunday | 7:30 pm
OCT 20 Pavilion
Originally from New York, now dividing his time between Buenos Aires, Argentina and New York’s Hudson Valley, Richard Shindell is a writer whose songs paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, and inhabit characters—vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding our sense of just what it is a song may be. From his first record, Sparrow’s Point (1992) to his most recent release, Careless (2016), Shindell has explored the possibilities offered by this most elastic and variable of cultural confections: the song.
Originally from New York, now dividing his time between Buenos Aires, Argentina and New York’s Hudson Valley, Richard Shindell is a writer whose songs paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, and inhabit characters—vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding our sense of just what it is a song may be. From his first record, Sparrow’s Point (1992) to his most recent release, Careless (2016), Shindell has explored the possibilities offered by this most elastic and variable of cultural confections: the song.
Joining the songwriter scene in New York City led to a deal with Shanachie Records for Shindell’s first three albums: Sparrows Point (1992), Blue Divide (1994), and Reunion Hill (1997). The latter won the AFIM (NAIRD) Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1998. Its title track was covered by Joan Baez on her 1997 release, Gone From Danger. In 1998, Shindell joined forces with his friends Dar Williams and Lucy Kaplansky to make CryCryCry (Razor and Tie), a collection of covers. The group toured in support of this highly acclaimed album, leaving audiences spellbound by their gorgeous three-part harmonies. In 1999, Shindell released a live-band album, Courier (Signature Sounds), that remains a fan favorite. The year 2000 brought the release of a new collection of originals, Somewhere Near Paterson (Signature Sounds), and he also moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina with his Argentine wife and their two small children. In 2004, he released Vuelta (Koch Records), joining with Argentine band Puente Celeste, and followed up in 2009 with his next collection of original songs, Not Far Now (Signature Sounds). In 2015, he joined forces again with Lucy Kaplansky to record another collection of covers, Tomorrow You’re Going (Signature Sounds), consisting mostly of love songs or love-lost songs.
Joining the songwriter scene in New York City led to a deal with Shanachie Records for Shindell’s first three albums: Sparrows Point (1992), Blue Divide (1994), and Reunion Hill (1997). The latter won the AFIM (NAIRD) Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1998. Its title track was covered by Joan Baez on her 1997 release, Gone From Danger. In 1998, Shindell joined forces with his friends Dar Williams and Lucy Kaplansky to make CryCryCry (Razor and Tie), a collection of covers. The group toured in support of this highly acclaimed album, leaving audiences spellbound by their gorgeous three-part harmonies. In 1999, Shindell released a live-band album, Courier (Signature Sounds), that remains a fan favorite. The year 2000 brought the release of a new collection of originals, Somewhere Near Paterson (Signature Sounds), and he also moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina with his Argentine wife and their two small children. In 2004, he released Vuelta (Koch Records), joining with Argentine band Puente Celeste, and followed up in 2009 with his next collection of original songs, Not Far Now (Signature Sounds). In 2015, he joined forces again with Lucy Kaplansky to record another collection of covers, Tomorrow You’re Going (Signature Sounds), consisting mostly of love songs or love-lost songs.
Although known primarily as a songwriter, Shindell takes a more holistic view of his career. Producer, writer, singer, guitarist, interpreter—it all adds up to a life in music.
Although known primarily as a songwriter, Shindell takes a more holistic view of his career. Producer, writer, singer, guitarist, interpreter—it all adds up to a life in music.
There will be no intermission during this performance. Song selections will be announced from the stage.
There will be no intermission during this performance. Song selections will be announced from the stage.
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