Colonial Presents 'Harry Chapin: A Celebration in Song'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Colonial theater will present "Harry Chapin: A Celebration in Song" on Aug. 1 at 8 by the Chapin Brothers, Tom and Steve.
The Chapins come together to celebrate and bring alive the music of their brother, who died in 1981. Songs such as "Taxi," "Cats In The Cradle," "Mr. Tanner" and "Circle" are sung by those who know them best — Harry’s original band and his family.
Tom Chapin is a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter who's been called "one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music" by The New York Times, and "the best family artist around" by Billboard Magazine. Steve Chapin is a singer/songwriter and Clio Award winner and multitalented producer, director, pianist, vocalist who arranged and led Harry's band.
The band also includes Big John Wallace, Harry's longtime bassman and sidekick.was the high voice on "Taxi" and the low voice in "Mr. Tanner," and Howie Fields on drums.
Tickets are $45-$25 and can be purchased at the ticket office at 111 South St. weekdays from 10 to 5 and Saturdays from 10 to 2, by calling 413-997-4444 or or at www.TheColonialTheatre.org.
