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Sections Home Page Local News AP News Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Photo Gallery Since We Asked Sports Tempo Weather Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Readers Choice 2006 Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Our Valley Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend July 21, 2006 Shawn Colvin Shawn Colvin and Dar Williams Grammy-winning folk singers come to Britt Shawn Colvin and Dar Williams will take to Britt's outdoor stage for an evening of contemporary folk music next Thursday. Singer/songwriter Colvin is considered to be part of the "new folk movement" that began in the late 1980s. Her debut album "Steady On" came out 15 years ago and grabbed the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Recording. Since then, Colvin has recorded five more albums: "Fat City," "Cover Girl," "A Few Small Repairs," "Holiday Songs And Lullabies," and "Whole New You." Her song "Sunny Came Home" from the album "A Few Small Repairs" earned Colvin two Grammys for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The song also landed in the top 10 record charts. Colvin is as well-known for her acoustic guitar work as she is for her poignant lyrics. She also has won praise for her interpretations of songs written by others. Advertisement Colvin grew up an ardent Joni Mitchell fan, and had mastered the guitar by the time she was 10. For a time, she played country music with the Buddy Miller Band. Meeting and working with guitarist John Leventhal moved Colvin's music more toward pop. Williams is a major force on the New England folk scene. "My Better Self," her latest CD and ninth album, is a personal, political collection of songs. Williams has been highly involved in environmental and progressive projects. Her non-profit Echoes Initiative partners with local community-based organizations where Williams performs to help draw attention and funds to those organizations. Williams' has also just finished her second young-adult novel, called "Lights, Camera, Amalee" which has been published by Scholastic Press. Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2006 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems California Casinos Men's Clothing Southern Oregon Loans --> GMAT Prep Fundraisers Send Flowers Entertainment Guide --> Casinos Canada Trunks, Footlocker Online Casino Reviews Advertisement s Advertisement