Joni Mitchell will support her new album of standards and re-interpretations of her old material, Both Sides Now, with an 11-date nationwide tour. In order to recreate the album's lush orchestrations, Mitchell will perform with local symphony orchestras. It's something of a departure for the folk singer who in the past has regaled her audiences with just a piano or guitar and her extraordinary voice.
The tour begins at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre on May 12 and wraps up on June 2 in Philadelphia at the E-Center. When Mitchell comes to New York, she is scheduled to perform two dates at the Madison Square Garden Theatre. The possibility exists of more dates being added.
Mitchell herself has described Both Sides Now, which includes cover versions of songs like "At last" and her own "A Case of You," as "A history of North American romantic love in the twentieth century." During the recording sessions, Mitchell performed with a full 71-piece orchestra and a big band ensemble. According to www.jonimitchell.com, many of the older musicians teared up upon hearing the playbacks.
In its review of the Both Sides Now album, VH1.com said, "Mitchell croons with the style and aplomb of a cabaret vet, her voice capable of lovely phrasing, redolent with feeling, and dusted with a classy, delicate grit. [Her] arrangements - accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra - swell with charged emotion." Both Sides Now is out today (March 21), having been released on February 14 as a limited edition packaged with reproductions of Mitchell's paintings.
Mitchell is also gearing up for an all-star tribute to her life and work, which has included hits like "Woodstock," "You Turn Me On, I'm a Radio" and "Big Yellow Taxi." Stars expected to perform at TNT's An All Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell on April 6 include Elton John, James Taylor, Shawn Colvin, Wynonna, Cassandra Wilson, Diana Krall and k d lang. The show will be hosted by Ashley Judd.
Mitchell's publicist also said that a planned tribute album is attracting the interest of artists like Elvis Costello and Bjork. Mitchell herself intends to record a Christmas album this year, including some self-penned carols.
To experience the legend in person, line up early outside one of the following venues:
May 12
Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
May 13
Concord, CA - Concord Pavilion
May 17
West Palm Beach, FL - Mars Music Amphitheatre
May 19
Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
May 22
New York, NY - Theater at Madison Square Garden
May 23
New York, NY - Theater at Madison Square Garden
May 25
Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post
May 27
Wallingford, CT - SNET Oakdale Theatre
May 28
Boston, MA - FleetBoston Pavilion
May 30
Rosemont, IL - Rosemont Theatre
May 31
Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre
June 2
Philadelphia, PA - E-Center
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