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ANI DIFRANCO Special Guest: Andrea Gibson

ABOUT ANI DIFRANCO: Ani DiFranco has written hundreds of songs, played thousands of shows, captured the imaginations of legions of followers, and jammed with folkies, orchestras, rappers, rock and roll hall-of-famers, jazz musicians, poets, pop superstars and storytellers. But nothing she’s done in her 18-year career has garnered more attention than a business decision. Since Ani bucked the major label system in the early-‘90s, opting to release her music on her own terms, the self-described Little Folksinger has been the subject of all kinds of hyperbole. She’s been called “fiercely independent” (Rolling Stone), “inspirational” (All Music Guide) and “the ultimate do-it-yourself songwriter” (The New York Times). As the cracks in the music industry get larger and more big-name artists follow Ani’s lead – Radiohead, Madonna and Nine Inch Nails among them – maybe people will just start calling her “smart.” As important as Righteous Babe Records is to the singer/songwriter/guitarist, she’s more than happy to trust like-minded people with the business and revel in the complete artistic freedom it provides. On her new album, Red Letter Year, she takes more advantage of this freedom than ever before. Conceived, sculpted and refined over the course of two years – a lifetime compared to a typical Ani recording session – the album is an impeccably crafted, multi-layered sonic achievement.
ABOUT SPECIAL GUEST ANDREA GIBSON: Rousing audiences throughout the United States and Canada with her poignant message and her genuine interest in generating change, Andrea’s words are powerful, compassionate, and inspiring. She is a poet/activist who’s work deconstructs the foundations of the current political machine, highlighting issues such as patriarchy, gender norms and capitalist culture. Andrea moved from New Orleans to Colorado in 1999, where she began attending weekly poetry readings at Denver's political hub, The Mercury Café. In a years time she had rushed the scene, making her mark with the 2000 Denver Slam Team at The National Poetry Slam in Providence, Rhode Island. She went on to become a four-time Denver Grand Slam Champion. Andrea took 4th place out of 350 competing poets in the individual finals at the 2004 National Poetry Slam in St. Louis. In 2006 she captured 3rd place at the Individual World Poetry Slam in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Date: August 14, 2010
Time: 8PM
Location: Vilar Performing Arts Center

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