June 15th, 2002
Lui Collins
Lui Collins established herself as a powerful presence in the folk community in the late seventies and early eighties with the release of her early Philo and Green Linnet recordings. The Boston Globe dubs Collins “one of New England’s first and brightest stars,” and Sing Out! Magazine calls her “incomparable.” Renowned guitarist Dave van Ronk calls her “one of the best guitarist-arrangers I have heard in years.” Her newest and 7th solo recording, Leaving Fort Knox, confirms her place as a compelling writer, singer and instrumentalist. International folk rag, Dirty Linen, sums it up: “Her gorgeously poetic lyrics are wrapped around a solid bed of traditional and old-timey-influenced music, which is at once simple and perfect for conveying the mood and subtleties of her words.” “Quite simply, this is the best Lui Collins recording, ever.” Dirty Linen’s assessment is a clear affirmation of the continuing vitality, after 30 years, of Collins’ art. This vitality expresses itself in her live performances, as Collins blends her original songs, dynamic readings of her poetry, and traditional banjo tunes, in an intimate conversation with her audience. The Champlain Valley Folk Festival Newsletter says “…to truly experience Lui Collins it should be required to spend an entire evening with her. No one weaves a spell quite like she can.”
First United Methodist
Church of Westfield
1 East Broad Street
(corner of North Ave)
Westfield, NJ 07090
908-233-4211
