BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:440@townecrier.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T190000 DTSTAMP:20250914T204420Z URL:https://townecrier.com/events/songcraft-and-chat-with-tom-chapin-john- forster-and-tina-ross/ SUMMARY:Songcraft and Chat with Tom Chapin\, John Forster and Tina Ross DESCRIPTION:\n\nAn intimate musical evening and conversation with renowned songwriters Tom Chapin\, John Forster and Tina Ross!\n\nTom\, John and Tin a will sing their songs\, chat and delve into the process behind crafting them. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into crafting the songs that we love\, join us. You\, the audience\, are encouraged to participate in the conversation about what it takes to create musical magic.\n\nWhether you a re a lover of music or a songwriter yourself\, this is always a fun\, enga ging and enlightening evening.\n\nTOM CHAPIN is a treasure in the songwrit ing and song-listening community.\n\nHis career that spans six decades\, 2 6 albums and three GRAMMY awards\, Hudson Valley Troubadour Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of creative ground.\n\nIn addition to his wo rk as a recording artist and concert performer\, Chapin has acted on Broad way\, as well as working extensively in television\, radio and film. As a music-maker\, the multi-talented singer/songwriter/guitarist has maintaine d two long and productive parallel careers\, both as a highly respected co ntemporary folk artist and as a pioneer in the field of children’s music . In both roles\, Chapin has established a reputation for insightful\, hea rtfelt songcraft and effortlessly charismatic live performances. He contin ues to engage the hearts\, minds and imaginations of young listeners with witty\, life-affirming original songs delivered in a sophisticated array o f musical styles.\n\nThe New York Times called Chapin “one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music\,” while Billboard called him “the best family artist around” and described him as “totally captiv ating.”\n\n\nWebsite: https://www.tomchapin.com\n\nVideo: https://www.yo utube.com/watch?v=8F84K1_CQJo\n\n\nJOHN FORSTER is an award-winning songwr iter\, humorist and record producer whose work encompasses the worlds of s inger-songwriting\, musical theater and children’s entertainment.\n\nAs a recording artist John’s 1994 debut album “Entering Marion” got an Indie Award HM (the independent record labels’ Grammy) for Best Comedy A lbum. Many of his witty topical songs have been featured on NPR’s “Mor ning Edition.” His songs have been recorded by Christine Lavin\, Judy Co llins\, Rosanne Cash and the late Dave Van Ronk\, among many others. His s ong\, “Entering Marion\,” is included in Dr. Demento’s “50 Greates t Novelty Songs Of All Time.” John is also co-author of the children’s books "This Pretty Planet\,” based on his song\, as well as “The Back wards Birthday Party” (Atheneum) and the teen parody book “The BSAT Of ficial Study Guide” (Running Press).\n\nAs a writer and producer of brig ht\, sassy music for children\, John has been nominated for four Grammy Aw ards\, most recently for the Tom Chapin album “Some Assembly Required. ” He has produced records for everyone from the Olsen Twins to the origi nal “tot rock” band\, Rosenshontz. John’s song “Sing Me The Story Of Your Day” was sung by Faith Hill on the 2006 Grammy-winning “Thanks &\; Giving.”\n\nHis musicals includes the regional theater favorite “Eleanor-An American Love Story” (licensed through Concord Theatricals ) as well as “Into The Light” on Broadway and the Off Broadway revues “Pretzels” and “A Good Swift Kick.” His latest is “Mariel\,” a n Afro-Cuban immigration story commissioned by the Cincinnati Playhouse.\n \n“If Joni Mitchell and Daffy Duck had a love child\, he’d probably wr ite songs just like JOHN FORSTER. His sharply observed satires range from sheer slapstick to Jon Stewart acute.” - Scott Alarik\, The Boston Globe \n\nWebsite: https://johnforster.com\n\nVideo: https://vimeo.com/719230044 ?fl=pl&\;fe=vl\n\nTINA ROSS writes the kind of songs that feel like con versations you didn’t know you needed: honest\, poetic\, and deeply huma n. Tina Ross is a NY-based\, singer-songwriter whose music blends contempo rary folk with touches of jazz and blues\, rooted in lyrical storytelling and emotional depth. Her songs explore connection\, resilience\, love\, an d the human experience through poetic lyrics\, intricate guitar work\, and heartfelt delivery.\n\nShe has just come off tour with Falcon Ridge Folk Festival’s “Most Wanted” artists\, sharing the stage with fellow hon orees in a collaborative format that celebrates songwriting and story.\n\n Tina also hosts the popular and respected Zoomcast “Inside the Song\,” a hybrid concert and interview series featuring seasoned songwriters and the craft behind their work. She is deeply committed to songcraft and to c reating spaces where meaningful music and stories thrive.\n\nHer 2023 albu m\, “While I’m Here”\, was listed for Grammy first round considerati on. She is also the winner of the prestigious 2023 FocusMusic Heyman Risin g Artist Award. She is honored to have been included on Christine Lavin's newest compilation\, “The Seasons Project.”\n\nTina has been recognize d in national and international songwriting competitions.\n\n“Tina Ross is a classy cut of singer-songwriter perfection.” - Jonathan Aird - Amer icana UK\n\nWebsite: https://tinarossmusic.com\n\nVideo: https://www.youtu be.com/watch?v=8lf__lLr-A4\n\nTickets $25 advance\, $30 door\n\nALL SALES ARE FINAL\n\nDINNER RESERVATIONS REQUIRE 1 ENTREE PER PERSON\n\nSHOW ONLY TICKETS ADMITTED 15 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME\n\nADVANCE SALE PRICE ENDS 1 H OUR BEFORE DOORS\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://townecrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/0 9/Songcraft-and-Chat-web.jpg CATEGORIES:Main Stage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR