Janis Ian

She's calling it the "Celebrating our years together" tour and it is her final year on the road. I'd seen her live in concert a number of times and in a variety of venues over the years, including The Bottom Line in Manhattan and at her one European concert a decade or so ago in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She never disappoints and last night's farewell concert at the Parker in Fort Lauderdale, Florida was no exception.

As a bonus, Tom Chapin (Harry's younger brother) and Livingston Taylor (James's younger brother) each did an opening set. Each an exceptional musician in his own right, this was an eye-opening treat for me, Liv Taylor in particular with his gorgeous voice, hilarious sense of humor and melodious, clever original songs.

After a brief intermission, it was time to welcome Janis to the stage. Her opening number was an ode to her long and illustrious career sung against a backdrop slide show of photos forming a timeline of her years as a recording artist and performer. It was heart wrenching and heartwarming all at the same time. 

Take this final opportunity to see Janis Ian if she's playing at a theater near you. You will not be sorry! Here's a link to the tour schedule (through November 2022).

https://janisian.com/tour/