We had to pinch ourselves.  It was an exquisite evening with Shawn Colvin at Blue Rock Studio.  Her artistry is rare and such was this short time together.  Friend and national touring artist, Beth Wood, opened the show.  Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers, staff, and community of friends who made it great.  Enjoy these photos by Rodney Bursiel. 

Shawn Colvin is a household name now, but she’s been at it for quite a while.  She started attracting her fervent audience in the early 1980’s, playing gigs in Boston and New York City bars.  Her debut album Steady On, was released to critical acclaim and garnered her a Best Comtemporary Folk Grammy in 1989.  Eight years later, the release of A Few Small Repairs (and the single “Sunny Came Home”) launched Shawn into superstardom and put two more Grammys on her mantle. 

Always resistant to formulas, Shawn took a five year respite from the recording business and reinvented her personal and professional life at home in Austin, which inspired the production her latest release (and Nonesuch debut) These Four Walls.  Shawn is doing what she does best…writing crafted, literate songs, that remain tender, heartfelt, and accessible while avoiding clichéd sentimentality. 

This was one to remember.  Thanks to all for this rare evening with acclaimed artist, songwriter, and Austinite Shawn Colvin, as she graced the stage at Blue Rock Studio.

For more information on this artist, visit http://www.shawncolvin.com

SusanHolt says:

I attended the Shawn Colvin concert last night.It was my first time to come to Blue Rock, the whole concept is very impressive—Shawn was so generous with her talent—every minute was so enjoyed.What talent. My husband Bill was so interested in hearing all about Blue Rock—he plays a twelve string guitar (mostly bluegrass).He plays for enjoyment only.We are both fans of Sarahs and hope to be able to get reservations for the June show.I am so glad your dreams developed and settled in Wimberley,Texas.Love the book (first one)can’t put it down.Susan

Michael Abild says:

This was my first event at Blue Rock Studio and I honestly can’t recall a more pleasant musical experience.  Shawn Colvin is adorable, an enormous talent, with the voice of an angel, who lifts you with her exquisite hands and places you in the perfect center of each song.  The Crocketts are gracious hosts, in every way, who freely offer their warm and beautiful home to the charmed guests of Blue Rock.  The sound is sublime.  And, on the evening of my visit, even the weather was perfect; with a brilliant, full moon and cool, dry air scented of cedar and mountain laurel.  Paradise… just outside of Wimberley.  If you’ve not yet experienced Blue Rock Studio, you should… Soon.

ams says:

just the best presentation of SC I’ve ever seen! Bravo!

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