December 7, 2024
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm / $45 General Admission
THE FLAGPOLE RADIO CAFE is a music and comedy variety show performed at the historic Edmond Town Hall in Newtown, CT now in its 16th year! An evening of alternating eclectic musical numbers from the house band and radio-style comedy sketches read by talented comedic actors, the show features the centerpiece of an accomplished guest artist who joins for a special set. Reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion in structure and loved by all who see it, The Flagpole Radio Cafe has an enthusiastic audience who come from all over
New England. Past Guest Artists Include: Livingston Taylor • Peter Yarrow • Tom Chapin • Lucy Kaplansky • Jonathan Edwards • Ellis Paul • Patty Larkin • Christine Lavin • Loudon Wainwright III • Guy Davis • Vaneese Thomas, and many more!
CHRISTINE LAVIN
Brilliant singer-songwriter Christine Lavin is celebrated for her clever lyrics, sharp wit, and captivating storytelling. With a career spanning over four decades, she blends music, humor, and clever insight in a way that engages audiences from the first note. Known for her quirky,
heartfelt songs that explore everything from life’s small absurdities to its profound moments, Christine has become a beloved figure in the world of contemporary folk music. Her live performances are a mix of musical brilliance, laughter, community (and perhaps some knitting,
napkin folding, or baton-twirling), making her shows an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering her for the first time, Christine Lavin will have you laughing, thinking, and feeling deeply, all in one memorable evening. “Christine Lavin is an iconic singer/songwriter who has earned her legendary status through years of tireless performing, doing shows at once quirky, hilarious and touching. Her songs have a wordsmith’s eye for detail, with a comic’s vision for the absurd, and a huge and fearless heart that will go anywhere.” — Gary Gould, The Davison Index
“Since emerging from the NYC singer/songwriter scene in the late 1980s, (along with Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, John Gorka, etc), Lavin quickly established herself as an entertaining tour de force. Quick on her feet, witty, insightful, engaging, she remains one of the most popular and respected performers in the genre.” — BestEvents.us
“A garrulous comic observer of contemporary manners” — NY Times
“An enchanting stage performer” — Cosmopolitan
“Lavin is the central force in the most visible segment of the contemporary folk music scene. Captivating.” — Billboard
“Lavin’s hilarious, insightful story-songs always have a twist, they’re perfectly complemented by tuneful folk melodies, and they’ll make you forget just about any problems you have.” — CD Review
“It is precisely her take on the ordinary that makes her work so extraordinary.” — The Village Voice
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