Biography
In an evening to remember, the famous musical Chapin Family comes together to celebrate and bring alive the music of the late Harry Chapin. Songs like “Taxi,” “Cats In The Cradle,” “Mr. Tanner,” and “Circle” are sung by those who know them best- Harry’s original band and his amazing family. An evening full of story, emotion, humor, and transcendent music, this is a concert to fill your ear and stir your heart.
Starring -Tom Chapin, Grammy award winning singer/songwriter who’s been called 'one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music' The New York Times 'the best family artist around' Billboard Magazine.
Steve Chapin, singer/songwriter and Clio award winner and the multitalented producer, director, pianist, vocalist who arranged and led Harry’s Band.
Jen Chapin, Harry’s daughter is a singer/songwriter who has been forging a strong reputation on her own “A jazzy, funky performance -her vocal style combined the understated drama of Janis Ian with the cool, sultry, exuberant bebop of Rickie Lee Jones.” Newsday
Big John Wallace, Harry’s longtime bassman and sidekick: the high voice on “Taxi” and the low voice in “Mr. Tanner.” Big John is a cult figure to all serious Harry Chapin fans.
Abigail Chapin, Lily Chapin, and Jessica Craven, Tom’s singing daughters who separately or together weave vocal magic.
Instrumentation
Tom Chapin, Steve Chapin, Jen Chapin, Abigail Chapin, Lily Chapin, Jessica Craven, and friends Big John Wallace, Howard Fields, Michael Mark, Jon Cobert, Stephan Crump.
Discography