Priscilla Herdman

Saturday, January 19, 2002, 8pm
First Parish of Watertown
35 Church Street, Watertown
General Admission: $15.00
FSSGB Members $10.00
Children 7-15: $5, Children 6 and under free
(Members' children 15 and under free)

For many years Priscilla Herdman has been delighting Folk Song Society members with her rich voice and unerring choice of material. She is an extraordinary finder of powerful songs, as well as an eloquent performer who pulls her audience members in and encourages them to sing with her. Priscilla has an absolutely gorgeous voice with a three-octave range, fantastic clarity, and a silky smoothness. She is a singer's singer and one of the most admired interpreters of contemporary folk music. Audiences know her as an extraordinary song finder and an eloquent performer. They come to hear her sing and to sing with her. They are embraced by her warm and powerful performance.

In addition to a wide variety of American songs, Priscilla also interprets Australian and Canadian contemporary folk music. Her repertoire includes songs by Eric Bogle, Cathy Fink, Anne Hills, Connie Kaldor, Henry Lawson, John McCutcheon, David Mallet, Bruce [Utah] Phillips, Stan Rogers, Richard Shindell, Judy Small, Bill Staines, Nancy White, and many others.

In 1994 Priscilla recorded her most recent solo album, "Forever and Always", which features love songs dedicated to her husband. She has been touring and recording with her good friends Anne Hills and Cindy Mangsen and has recorded three albums with them, including the "Voices of Winter" live concert album and a new recording called "At the Turning of the Year." They also sing backup on each other's albums. Priscilla has recorded three albums of children's music, called "Moondreamer", "Daydreamer" and "Stardreamer", which between them have won six awards for excellence in childrens' music. For more information about Priscilla, see her web site at http://www.priscillaherdman.com.

As you can see, Priscilla is highly talented and productive. At the January concert we will have the chance to share in her new discoveries, as well as rediscover old favorites. Come join us there!

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