Mary Chapin Carpenter Edinburgh Tickets - Festival Theatre

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Mary Chapin Carpenter

31 concerts

Mary Chapin Carpenter, born in Princeton, NJ, found success in the '80s-'90s country scene with hits like "Down at the Twist and Shout" and "He Thinks He'll Keep Her." Known for her emotionally intelligent songwriting, her album "Come on Come On" sold over two million copies. She won a Grammy for "Shut Up and Kiss Me." Collaborating with artists like Vince Mendoza, Julie Fowlis, and Karine Polwart, she explored personal themes and folk influences, sharing her music via her "Songs from Home" series during the pandemic.

Julie Fowlis

1 concert

Julie Fowlis, from North Uist, is a multi-award-winning Gaelic singer known for enchanting vocals. She sang in Disney's 'Brave', and at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Karine Polwart

1 concert

Karine Polwart, a Scottish folk singer from Banknock, Stirlingshire, blends jazz, country, pop, and traditional Scots music. Rising to fame with Malinky and Battlefield Band, she went solo in 2004. Known for songs like "The Sun's Comin' Over the Hill" and albums like Scribbled in Chalk, she's a multi-award winner. Collaborated with Lau, sibling Steve Polwart, and Inge Thomson, she also excelled with The Burns Unit and her theatre piece, Wind Resistance.