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It's finally here! Out now, the JONI MITCHELL ARCHIVES, VOL. 4: THE ASYLUM YEARS (1976-1980) culls previously unissued material from original stereo reels, cassette tapes, CD-Rs, and even a radio broadcast. Newly mixed tracks came from multi-track tapes, while a handful of hi-res digital tracks have been sourced from the Bob Dylan Archives. More information here

Throughout the latter half of the seventies, Joni continued to creatively break ground with her fearless and fluid exploration of jazz. Rather than tread the same path, she challenged and reinvented her style with a folk fusion like no other. Ascending to an unrivaled sonic peak, this innovative sound took shape across the gold-certified Hejira [1976], the gold-certified double-LP Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter [1977], her collaboration with Charles Mingus entitled Mingus [1979], and live album Shadows and Light [1980]. Channeling the thrill and excitement of these records, she delves even further into this season on Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), releasing on October 4, 2024 via Rhino Records. More information here

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A day early for the great artist's birthday but we'll celebrate just the same! Joni's Soul began as a collaboration between much admired ‘from-the-heart’ singer Gina Foster and world-class guitarist Ronnie Johnson, attracting some of the UK's finest players with a shared love for the musician they consider the greatest singer/songwriter of the last half century. Coyote, Hejira, Edith and the Kingpin, The Hissing of Summer Lawns, A Case of You, Trouble Child, Help Me and Gina Foster’s gorgeous version of Both Sides Now – it’s through songs like these that the band explore the unique song writing and gift of performance Joni Mitchell revealed in her iconic albums Blue, Court and Spark, Hejira, The Hissing of Summer Lawns and beyond. More information here

“No one comes closer to the spirit of Joni’s music than Robin Adler.”
- Max Bennett, bassist with Joni Mitchell 1973 -76

Robin Adler, and her husband, guitarist Dave Blackburn, have devoted the last 18 years to exploring the fascinating music of the iconic Joni Mitchell, through its many incarnations over the decades.

Together with their band, named Mutts of the Planet after a lyric line in one of Mitchell’s songs, Adler and Blackburn have performed six of Joni’s albums in their entirety, and released two albums of their own of original arrangements. Robin is widely known around the world as one of the premier vocalists to perform Joni Mitchell’s work.

Joining Robin and Dave will be keyboardist Barnaby Finch, Jim Reeves on bass, and Leonard Patton on percussion and backing vocals. More information here

Joni Mitchell is one of the most beloved singer-songwriters of all time. A music icon whose work continues to inspire generations of artists. Joni celebrates her 81st Birthday on Nov. 7, 2024. Join us for an unforgettable evening of Joni Mitchell classics featuring all Portland based local talent! More information here

9TH ANNUAL JONI MITCHELL TRIBUTE!!! ... Thursday, November 7th, Turnstiles Bar & Grill, 526 Stocking Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 7-9pm (then will continue with a Joni themed/related Open Mic immediately following tribute)! Come celebrate Joni's 81st birthday! ... There will be cake! More information here

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