Since releasing her first recording in 1990, Ani DiFranco has established herself as one of the most influential and inspirational artists of the modern era. DiFranco’s innovative guitar style, signature percussive fingerpicking, expressive vocals and incisive lyrics—along with a constitutional inability to be anything less than totally real—have earned her a loyal, dedicated fan base and ongoing critical acclaim. The empowering spirit of this one-of-a-kind singer/songwriter, guitarist and producer is evident in songs that tackle barbed political and sexual issues with uncommon insight and compassion. With DiFranco, what you see and hear is what you get—the act of making music is inseparable from the process of living her life.Ani began her recording career in quintessential lo-fi/DIY fashion by pressing up 500 cassettes to sell at her shows; it was the first of a steady outpouring of artful and boldly personal recordings, marking her as perhaps the most prolific artist of her generation. Altogether, her 19 official albums have sold more than 4 million copies—and she’s done it in classic troubadour fashion, one fan at a time, via word of mouth and sheer charisma, rather than through radio play or marketing campaigns.
Kimya Dawson makes a great addition to the bill with similar DIY roots releasing a string of lo-fi homemade albums out on Rough Trade before being signed to K Records. Both Ani and Kimya tend to sing about life's transitions and our preparedness for them, or lack of. The subject matter resonates with millions of fans in the same boat, and while the "early years" are always the edgiest (in life and in music making), Ani's grown with her fans and "middle age" is filled with just as much conflict ripe for song harvesting. Kimya's addition to the bill folds in a generation of fans who were tots when Ani was in her indie-heyday.
There is something really precious about being alone and sad, but there is something powerful and reassuring about watching someone blossom out of that cocoon, sprout wings, and learn to fly. The world is in a state of disarray and Kimya sees that, but she also sees all the magnificent strangeness and unwavering beauty in the world and in people. And she shows us how to see it too.
We have 2 Ani DVDs to give away - "Live at Babeville" and you have 2 different chances to win them.
#1 If you buy your ticket before July 11th at 4pm, you are automatically entered to win one of the DVDs. We will draw the name and notify you via email or phone and you will be able to pick up the DVD at the will call table the night of the show.
#2 Answer some Ani Triva, be the first to answer all the questions correctly, and win the other DVD. We will notify you via email or phone, so please include your full name, number, and email address.
Please email the answers to me @ hannah@iheg.com
Good Luck!
1. Name the Song and the Upcoming IHEG artist:
____________ is rumored to be the ‘friend’ referred to in Ani’s Song ___________, but both artists deny this.
2. Ani contributed vocals to the new album of this upcoming IHEG artist’s new album out on a new record label formed by a former righteous babe artist:
3. What was the original name of Ani’s Record label?
4. Rolling Stone named this Ani Album “One of the Essential Recordings of the 90’s”:
5. Ani’s Daughter’s name is:
-Hannah
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