Tom Chapin & the Chapin Sisters

As a music-maker, Tom Chapin has maintained two long and productive parallel careers, as a respected contemporary folk artist and as a pioneer in the field of children's music. His concerts feature strong, intelligent songwriting with clear, engaging vocals and the intricate, melodic guitar work that has become his trademark. Chapin's infectious songcraft, sterling musicianship and personal warmth consistently shine through. Chapin's career spans five decades, 26 albums and three Grammy Awards. 

Chapin started singing and playing guitar in a trio with his musical brothers Harry and Steve, inspired by a live album by Pete Seeger’s band The Weavers. He released his first solo work in 1976, and since then has released 25 more. He’s given thousands of live performances, including innumerable benefit concerts.  He’s appeared frequently on TV and radio, in documentary and feature films, and is a beloved narrator of children’s books.

Lily and Abigail Chapin are singing, songwriting sisters known for pristine harmonies and haunting melodies. They’ve been compared to sister-acts of old and Appalachian family groups, yet their original songs and arrangements have a contemporary feel. “Prepare to lose your soul," says L.A. Record of siblings Abigail and Lily Chapin. Making music that The NY Times praises as “tantalizingly close to beauty,” The Chapin Sisters carry on a proud family musical legacy. Since 2005 the sisters have garnered critical acclaim by forging a distinctive musical imprint in which they “wed lilting voices, dynamically complex vocal harmonies, and folk-influenced melodies to dark, wryly sarcastic lyrical content.” 

In the long rich history of family groups in American roots music, the Chapin Family has a special place. When this family of performers comes together, magic happens. 

“One of the great personalities in contemporary folk music.” --NY Times

“From a great musical lineage, their blend of country and folk sparkles as brightly as ever.” --Americana UK

Food Bank of Central New York will be collecting donations at the show.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNY Arts.

This project is made possible with funds  from the Tier Three Project Support program, a regrant program of the County of Onondaga with the support of the County Executive and administered by CNY Arts.

  ~ This project is also made possible through the support and generosity of our Folkus members. ~