Patty Larkin & Lucy Kaplansky
Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:30 PM
Patty and Lucy will perform one set each individually and one set together to close the show.
A visionary in contemporary folk music, Patty Larkin is celebrated for her masterful guitar playing, soulful vocals, and poetic lyricism. Over the past three decades, she has captivated audiences with her ability to blend folk, rock, jazz, and blues into a sound that is uniquely her own. Described as “riveting” by the Chicago Tribune and “drop-dead brilliant” by Performing Songwriter, Patty has released 14 critically acclaimed albums. Her latest project, Bird in a Cage, transforms poetry from celebrated writers into hauntingly beautiful musical pieces. She has collaborated with luminaries like Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Rosanne Cash, earning a devoted following for her intricate guitar work and emotionally rich storytelling. Whether performing solo or weaving harmonies with other artists, Patty continues to push the boundaries of folk music with innovation and heart.
A beloved singer-songwriter with a voice that blends warmth and clarity, Lucy Kaplansky has been a fixture in the folk and Americana world for decades. Raised in Chicago, she first made waves in New York City’s Greenwich Village folk scene, collaborating with artists like Shawn Colvin, Richard Shindell, and Nanci Griffith. Though she briefly stepped away from music to earn a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Lucy’s passion for songwriting drew her back, leading to a string of acclaimed albums, including Ten Year Night, one of Red House Records’ best-selling releases. A founding member of the folk supergroup Cry Cry Cry, her music is deeply personal yet universally resonant, often reflecting on themes of love, family, and connection. Her latest album, Everyday Street, is an intimate, stripped-down collection of songs that showcases her gift for storytelling and heartfelt performance.
Patty and Lucy will perform one set each individually and one set together to close the show.
A visionary in contemporary folk music, Patty Larkin is celebrated for her masterful guitar playing, soulful vocals, and poetic lyricism. Over the past three decades, she has captivated audiences with her ability to blend folk, rock, jazz, and blues into a sound that is uniquely her own. Described as “riveting” by the Chicago Tribune and “drop-dead brilliant” by Performing Songwriter, Patty has released 14 critically acclaimed albums. Her latest project, Bird in a Cage, transforms poetry from celebrated writers into hauntingly beautiful musical pieces. She has collaborated with luminaries like Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Rosanne Cash, earning a devoted following for her intricate guitar work and emotionally rich storytelling. Whether performing solo or weaving harmonies with other artists, Patty continues to push the boundaries of folk music with innovation and heart.
A beloved singer-songwriter with a voice that blends warmth and clarity, Lucy Kaplansky has been a fixture in the folk and Americana world for decades. Raised in Chicago, she first made waves in New York City’s Greenwich Village folk scene, collaborating with artists like Shawn Colvin, Richard Shindell, and Nanci Griffith. Though she briefly stepped away from music to earn a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Lucy’s passion for songwriting drew her back, leading to a string of acclaimed albums, including Ten Year Night, one of Red House Records’ best-selling releases. A founding member of the folk supergroup Cry Cry Cry, her music is deeply personal yet universally resonant, often reflecting on themes of love, family, and connection. Her latest album, Everyday Street, is an intimate, stripped-down collection of songs that showcases her gift for storytelling and heartfelt performance.
