Bend in the River

Bend in the River
Claudia Schmidt in Concert at Open Eye Theatre with Dean Magraw and Marc Anderson

Hailing from Michigan, Claudia Schmidt has traversed North America and Europe for nearly four decades playing venues ranging from intimate clubs to 4000 seat theatres to festival stages for thousands of rapt listeners. She has recently resettled in Minneapolis and will offer two intimate concerts at the 100 seat Open Eye Theatre on March 29 & 30 to celebrate the release of Bend in the River by Red House Records.

Coming out of the folk scene and appearing often on the early days of Prairie Home Companion – many will remember Claudia for her powerful voice and charismatic stage presence that makes her a marvel in concert.  Mixing folk, jazz, traditional ballads and breathtaking originals, there's not a style she can't master.

Claudia’s prowess on dulcimer and 12 string-guitar is musically astonishing; her performances are captivating with infectious energy and joy. The concert in the intimate and acoustically beautiful Open Eye will be a treat for those lucky enough to land a ticket.

Her new album Bend in the River,  features 16 original songs from her five Red House recordings, the collection showcases her spectacular vocals and her versatility as a songwriter, perfectly blending folk, blues and jazz. The album includes special guest appearances by members of JJ Farley & the Original Soul Stirrers, Beausoleil, Violent Femmes, Tom Waits' band and Peter Ostroushko.

Performances
March 29 & 30, 2012 | 7:30pm