News Release: 5/6/2016 Emmylou Harris with Special Guest Ian Janco
May 06, 2016
2016 Summer Concert Series Addition: Emmylou Harris with Special Guest Ian Janco
Ketchum, ID — May 3, 2016 — The Sun Valley Center for the Arts has made an exciting addition to their 2016 Summer Concert Series lineup: 13-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Emmylou Harris. The legendary singer and songwriter will perform on Monday, August 8, at 7pm at River Run Lodge and opening for Harris will be very special guest, and Hailey native, Ian Janco.
During her 40-year career, Harris has recorded more than 25 albums, sold more than 15 million records, lent her talents to countless fellow artists’ recordings, and earned the music industry’s top awards. Among these accolades are her 2008 induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, 13 Grammy Awards (including a 2016 award with Rodney Crowell for “Best Americana Album”), three Country Music Association Awards, and two Americana Awards. Harris has collaborated with the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, Mark Knopfler, Neil Young, Gram Parsons, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, Elvis Costello, Johnny Cash, Lyle Lovett and many more.
Harris has earned these honors, and her wide following, with her eloquently straightforward songwriting and her incomparably expressive singing. Admired through her career for her talent as an artist and song connoisseur, Harris shook up country radio in the 1970s and established herself as the premiere songwriter of a generation. She is also known to champion social causes—including performing at Lilith Fair to support women in music, organizing several benefit tours for the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation and supporting animal rights with Bonaparte’s Retreat, the dog rescue organization that she founded.
“Emmylou Harris is truly an American institution. Her dedication to her music, her incredible voice and her ability to connect so deeply with audiences has created legions of devoted fans,” says Kristine Bretall, Director of Performing Arts. “Sun Valley will be her only Southern Idaho appearance this summer and we’re thrilled that people will be coming in from far and wide to see this show.”
Opening for Emmylou Harris is up-and-coming artist, Ian Janco, who was born in Hailey and spent his formative years on a ranch outside of Stanley. He has been playing original songs in front of live audiences since age five and recorded his first EP at age eight. In his teens Janco moved with his family to Santa Cruz, California, and began playing on the street on Pacific Avenue as well as playing in local venues and recording. He released his debut album, Stronghold, in 2014—the product of five-month busking and sightseeing tour of Europe. Janco’s sound is reminiscent of late 60s troubadours, such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young, and his voice has been compared with Ben Howard and Ray LaMontagne. Today, this rising star lives in Liverpool, England, where he is studying at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and has been playing countless gigs, was featured on an hour-long radio show for BBC Merseyside and has received glowing reviews for his work.
Tickets for Emmylou Harris with special guest Ian Janco are as follows:*
For more information and to reserve your tickets, please visit sunvalleycenter.org or call 208.726.9491.
Additional performances in the 2016 Summer Concert Series include:
Series tickets, which include all three concerts at a 10% discount, are available to Center members only.
Series Ticket options and prices are:
The Center wishes to thank summer concert sponsors Goode Motor, Wood River Inn and 94.5 KSKI.
*Please note that prices do not include tax or applicable ticketing fees.
Ketchum, ID — May 3, 2016 — The Sun Valley Center for the Arts has made an exciting addition to their 2016 Summer Concert Series lineup: 13-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Emmylou Harris. The legendary singer and songwriter will perform on Monday, August 8, at 7pm at River Run Lodge and opening for Harris will be very special guest, and Hailey native, Ian Janco.
During her 40-year career, Harris has recorded more than 25 albums, sold more than 15 million records, lent her talents to countless fellow artists’ recordings, and earned the music industry’s top awards. Among these accolades are her 2008 induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, 13 Grammy Awards (including a 2016 award with Rodney Crowell for “Best Americana Album”), three Country Music Association Awards, and two Americana Awards. Harris has collaborated with the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, Mark Knopfler, Neil Young, Gram Parsons, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, Elvis Costello, Johnny Cash, Lyle Lovett and many more.
Harris has earned these honors, and her wide following, with her eloquently straightforward songwriting and her incomparably expressive singing. Admired through her career for her talent as an artist and song connoisseur, Harris shook up country radio in the 1970s and established herself as the premiere songwriter of a generation. She is also known to champion social causes—including performing at Lilith Fair to support women in music, organizing several benefit tours for the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation and supporting animal rights with Bonaparte’s Retreat, the dog rescue organization that she founded.
“Emmylou Harris is truly an American institution. Her dedication to her music, her incredible voice and her ability to connect so deeply with audiences has created legions of devoted fans,” says Kristine Bretall, Director of Performing Arts. “Sun Valley will be her only Southern Idaho appearance this summer and we’re thrilled that people will be coming in from far and wide to see this show.”
Opening for Emmylou Harris is up-and-coming artist, Ian Janco, who was born in Hailey and spent his formative years on a ranch outside of Stanley. He has been playing original songs in front of live audiences since age five and recorded his first EP at age eight. In his teens Janco moved with his family to Santa Cruz, California, and began playing on the street on Pacific Avenue as well as playing in local venues and recording. He released his debut album, Stronghold, in 2014—the product of five-month busking and sightseeing tour of Europe. Janco’s sound is reminiscent of late 60s troubadours, such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young, and his voice has been compared with Ben Howard and Ray LaMontagne. Today, this rising star lives in Liverpool, England, where he is studying at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and has been playing countless gigs, was featured on an hour-long radio show for BBC Merseyside and has received glowing reviews for his work.
Tickets for Emmylou Harris with special guest Ian Janco are as follows:*
- Regular Entry: $45 for Center members and $55 for nonmembers
- Early Entry: (entry 15 minutes prior to general admission): $75 for members and $85 for nonmembers
- VIP Seating: (New this year! A reserved section in front of the sound board with chairs provided, entry starting at 6pm, access to the special seating area all evening with seats held for entirety of the concerts so that VIPs can arrive at any time and be guaranteed their space): $130 for members and $135 for nonmembers
- Kids: (12 and under): $25
For more information and to reserve your tickets, please visit sunvalleycenter.org or call 208.726.9491.
Additional performances in the 2016 Summer Concert Series include:
- Mavis Staples & The James Hunter Six – July 29, 7pm
- Lake Street Dive & Gregory Alan Isakov – August 17, 7pm
Series tickets, which include all three concerts at a 10% discount, are available to Center members only.
Series Ticket options and prices are:
- Regular Entry: $112.50
- Early Entry: $193.50
- VIP Seating: $342
- Kids Entry: (12 and under) for $94.50*
The Center wishes to thank summer concert sponsors Goode Motor, Wood River Inn and 94.5 KSKI.
*Please note that prices do not include tax or applicable ticketing fees.
Contact:
Holly Bornemeier, Marketing Manager
hollyb@sunvalleycenter.org, 208-726-9491 x116
