joan armatrading
Posted on 23. Jul, 2010 by molly in music
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3 times Grammy Nominated, JOAN ARMATRADING has come a long way. With 19 stunning albums to her credit and a new album “This Charming Life” in the pipe line, Joan’s subtle and sublime music has touched millions of people all over the world. Known as a true craftsman, her distinctive vocals and consummate musicianship – she has arranged as well as played every instrument, with the exception of drums on her forthcoming album – have led to unanimous, widespread and, perhaps most importantly, consistent critical acclaim. Effortlessly eclectic, her sound has ranged from true soul to sophisticated pop driven by her passionate guitar.
In musical terms Joan Armatrading has achieved far more than most performers even dream of – she has played, and still does, with some of the finest musicians around. She has received countless gold, platinum and silver discs, she has been nominated for the Brit Award she has been the recipient of a highly coveted Ivor Novello Award, and figured large in VH1’s Top 100 voted poll The Most Influential Woman In Rock. But more than that Joan has been honored by the Queen and is one of the few female artists ever to receive an MBE.
Her debut album, “Whatever’s For Us”, was produced by the late great Gus Dudgeon and written with her friend Pam Nestor. In 1974 Joan signed to A&M world-wide and the career that has followed has witnessed a plethora of classic and memorable songs – “Love and Affection”, “Down To Zero”, “Drop the Pilot”, “Me Myself I”…..Joan has worked with members of Little Feat, Fairport Convention, XTC, the Police and Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. Musicians such as Darryl Jones (Rolling Stones), Mark Brzezicki (Big Country), Tony Levin (King Crimson), Manu Katche (Sting), Benmont Tench (Tom Petty), Mark Knopfler and stalwart Greg Phillingames have all joined her in the studio while her list of producers is impressive – Glyn Johns, Gus Dudgeon, Steve Lillywhite, David Tickle to name but a few. The first non-jazz artist to play at London’s Ronnie Scott’s in the main room, Joan has many distinctions to her credit. A long time Ambassador and performer for the Prince’s Trust, she lends her support to various charities across the world.
“This Charming Life” is a collection of new compositions that will see Joan return to a more rock/pop format, both commercial yet also contemporary. From the anthemic opener and title track “This Charming Life,” to the hard rocking “Heading Back To New York City” and the joyous “Best Dress On,” Joan is back with an album that will appeal to fans old and new. A consummate performer, Joan Armatrading is indeed the whole package, an excellent song writer, a powerful vocalist and as a guitarist, she is certainly one of the best female players in the world.
Joan Armatrading 8:00 pm Friday, July 30. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Reserved seat advance tickets are $55.00, $45.00 and $35.00 at Select-a-Seat, The Cotillion, House of Sight & Sound (Salina) and the employee clubs. Tickets on the day of the show will be $58.00, $48.00 and $38.00. For further information and to charge tickets by phone call 316-722-4201 or logon to thecotillion.com.
Mark Your Calendars for these Upcoming Events at The Cotillion…
Jun 27: Henry Rollins Jul 1: 20th Anniversary House Party Jul 2: Saving Abel
Jul 13: Weird Al Yankovic Jul 15: Mark Chestnutt Jul 16: Adam Lambert
Jul 29: Maic Slim & The Teardrops Jul 30: Joan Armatrading Jul 31: Lamont Carlis “Old School”
Aug 6: Jamey Johnson Aug 15: Gordon Lightfoot Aug 20: Cinderella
Oct 2: Delbert McClinton Oct 5: Daniel Tosh Oct 16: Cheech & Chong
Oct 29: Asleep at the Wheel Nov 12: Black Label Society
