THE EVOLUTION OF JONI MITCHELL
A concert performance by Lauren Fox
Featuring Special Commentary from Joni’s Biography, “Reckless DaughTer”
Lauren Fox created The Evolution of Joni Mitchell, after being inspired by David Yaffe’s passionate, brilliant biography, “Reckless Daughter.” In chronological order, Lauren takes us on a captivating and enlightening journey through Joni Mitchell’s life and music!
From early folk to folk-rock, to jazz and pop music, Joni Mitchell continually evolved and pushed the envelope, defying critics and fans, who wanted her to stay the lithe and lovely, gentle folk faerie that they fell in love with in the 60’s. Joni is a true pioneer, blazing a trail for women in music for decades to come, by never compromising her artistry.
Throughout the show, Lauren and her pianist/narrator Andrew Powers use excerpts from “Reckless Daughter” to tell the stories behind songs, stringing together the story of Joni’s life, through her music. Songs include: “Both Sides Now,” “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Chelsea Morning,” “Woodstock,” “The Circle Game,” “A Case Of You,” “Free Man in Paris,” “Hejira,” “Night Ride Home,” and “Turbulent Indigo.”
Lauren’s past three solo shows — Love, Lust, Fear & Freedom: The Songs Of Joni Mitchell & Leonard Cohen; Canyon Folkies: Over the Hills & Under the Covers; and Groupies: The Muses Behind the Legends of Rock & Roll — have received critical acclaim from, among others, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater, Carnegie Hall, The Town Hall, Subculture NYC, The Crazy Coqs (London), and has headlined at performing arts centers across the country.
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A JONI MITCHELL CHRISTMAS
In “A Joni Mitchell Christmas”, Lauren sings Joni’s most beloved hits and tells the stories behind the songs, then pivots to Christmas songs covered in folk and jazz style by some of Joni’s closest friends, collaborators, and famous musical fans. A nostalgic evening, conjuring warm nights around a fireplace, and singalongs with close friends! Joni songs include: “Both Sides Now”, “The Circle Game”, “Big Yellow Taxi”, “A Case of You”, “Carey”, “Woodstock”, and Joni’s Christmas classic, “River”. Christmas songs include: “In the Bleak Midwinter”, “Hard Candy Christmas”, “Winter Wonderland”, Christmas Time is Here”, and “Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas”.
