Joni Mitchell is confirmed to participate in an onstage TimesTalks Luminato on Sunday, June 16. Originally programmed as a “multi-artist appreciation of Joni Mitchell,” the TimesTalk will now feature Ms. Mitchell with drummer/bandleader Brian Blade,in conversation with New York Times chief pop music critic Jon Pareles.
Joni Mitchell will also attend the world premiere of JONI: A PORTRAIT IN SONG - A BIRTHDAY HAPPENING LIVE AT MASSEY HALL , a celebration of her artistry and her upcoming 70th birthday on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19. New additions to the all-star lineup of musicians and vocalists interpreting the songs of this brilliantly original artist include American jazz/R&B singer and composer Lizz Wright and singer-songwriter and musician Kathleen Edwards joining the previously announced line-up of multiple Grammy Award-winner Chaka Khan; Grammy, Tony and Academy Award-winner Glen Hansard (Once); and acclaimed singer/songwriter and Festival fave, Rufus Wainwright. In addition, musician and actor Liam Titcomb and singer-songwriter Cold Specks will each perform one song on each evening; and Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding and 14-time Grammy Award-winning icon Herbie Hancock (River: The Joni Letters) will both perform June 19.
Joni: A Portrait in Song – A Birthday Happening Live at Massey Hall June 18 and June 19, 2013 – Two Performances Only! Tuesday and Wednesday @ 7:30PM Massey Hall, 178 Victoria Street Ticket prices range from $35-$175 (inclusive of HST and facility fee; plus applicable service charges) Online at luminatofestival.com or by phone at 416-368-4TIX (4849)
TimesTalks Luminato Sunday, June 16, 6PM – 7:30PM Joni Mitchell and Brian Blade with Jon Pareles Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles Street West All Tickets $35 (inclusive of HST and facility fee; plus applicable service charges) Purchase online at luminatofestival.com or by phone at 416-368-4TIX (4849)