Thursday, October 21, 2021 · 8:00 PM CDT
Aoife O'Donovan
with special guest Taylor Ashton
4544 N Lincoln Ave · Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall · 773.728.6000
Thursday, October 21, 2021 · 8:00 PM CDT
4544 N Lincoln Ave · Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall · 773.728.6000
Aoife O'Donovan is one of the most sought-after singer-songwriters of her generation, and her career has allowed her to collaborate with some of the most eminent names in music across a wide variety of genres. Co-founder of the bands Crooked Still and I'm With Her, O'Donovan is the featured vocalist on The Goat Rodeo Sessions, the Grammy-winning album by Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile. O'Donovan also sings in the house band on the NPR radio variety show, Live From Here.
“a vocalist of unerring instinct” - New York Times
The Canadian-born, Brooklyn based musician Taylor Ashton presents his songs with everything from orchestral inspired string arrangements, to club dance beats and stripped down solo performances, giving us a window into the many avenues of his creativity, and the potential of his songs to transcend the boundaries of genre.
"Taylor Ashton has a rich, compelling voice" - Exclaim! (Canada)
Special thanks to event sponsors
Anonymous
James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family