Court and Spark - The Joni Mitchell Songbook
Dates: 26 Nov 2021 - 26 Nov 2021
Location: The Continental Pub - South Meadow Lane - Preston
In her youth she was able to capture an audience with her songs about social and philosophical ideals as well as her feelings on romance, womanhood, disillusionment and joy.
She channelled her musical talents on a wide range of genres from folk to pop to rock, classical and even jazz.
As she nears her 80th Joni Mitchell is a testament of a true music icon and although she may not be as on top as her younger self she is still able to influence a series of musicians who can replicate her original sound.
It was her 1974 best selling album ‘Court and Spark’ that gave the name to a band that consist of five of the North West’s most established musicians to celebrate the wonderful music of Joni Mitchell.
The line up includes:-
- Vocalist - Jade Thunder
- Keyboards - Toni Hughes
- Bass - Martin Byrne
- Guitars - David Crilly
- Percussion - Daz Jones
Open Hand Productions is delighted to announce
“Court and Spark - The Joni Mitchell Songbook” will be appearing at The Continental pub on South Meadow Lane - Preston - Friday November 26th 2021 from 8pm - 11pm.
Tickets are £13.20 and are available to buy online at the following website link:-https://theconti.squarespace.com/events-list/court-and-spark-the-joni-mitchell-songbook
You’ll also be able to see the band perform one of Joni’s classics ‘Help Me’ - in a four minute insight into their renditions.
The Court and Spark show will take you on a rollercoaster journey down Mitchell musical memory lane. You’ll be able to experience all the songs throughout her illustrious career from the following records:-
- Ladies of the Canyon
- Clouds
- For the roses
- Blue
- Court and Spark
- Hissing of Summer Lawns
- Hejira
- Mingus
- Turbulent Indigo.
If you wanted to be reminded about this true American legend then come along and watch this band perform a plethora of the musician’s greatest hits.
^Alex Ashworth CCG Art Blogger
