About this Event
One night only!
Join us for the Janis Ian Breaking Silence Celebration Tribute Concert on Sat., Oct. 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm at Phelps Stokes Chapel for music, memories, and celebration. We will celebrate Janis Ian, honoring her groundbreaking life and work.
We will pay homage to her influential music with performances from Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and East Tennessean, Amythyst Kiah; award-winning Irish folk singer and songwriter, Aoife Scott; genre-shifting vintage sounding songcrafter, Melissa Carper; and we will feature traditional sounds blended with grit from Kentuckians S.G. Goodman and Berea College alumna Senora May. The Berea College Department of Music will open the concert. Silas House, Poet Laureate of Kentucky and Berea College professor, will be the eveningβs emcee.
Come together to celebrate Janis Ianβs legacy and the power of music to break barriers and inspire change. Donβt miss out on this unforgettable evening!
*To upgrade your ticket to include the full weekend experience, visit HERE.
This event is in support of the Janis Ian Archives at Berea College, a unique resource for music history research, offering unfettered access to Ianβs life, publishing, and recording.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Berea College Phelps Stokes, 161 Chestnut Street, Berea, United States
USD 30.06 to USD 63.96