Don’t miss Grammy Award-winner Lyle Lovett as he returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse for two nights – this time with his Large Band -- Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31 at 8pm, part of Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer Songwriter Series.
A singer, composer and actor, Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Hits include “That’s Right (You’re Not From Texas),” “If I Had a Boat,” “Cowboy Man” and more!
Visit Southwest Cafe (109 Danbury Road, Ridgefield) for dinner before the show and enjoy a complimentary margarita with your entree when you show your ticket! Media sponsor for this show is WFUV.
Lovett’s live performances show not only the breadth of this Texas legend’s deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most compelling and captivating musicians in popular music. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has evolved into one of music’s most vibrant and iconic performers.
Lovett began his career as a songwriter and was soon signed to MCA Records. His songwriting, as well as his unique delivery, quickly got him noticed by diehard fans of traditional country music as well as fans of popular music and even punk, and ultimately gave him a diversely artistic career and a discerning intelligent cross-over audience.
A favorite actor of director Robert Altman, he can be found in Altman’s films: The Player, Shortcuts, Prete-a-Porter, Bastard Out of California and Cookie’s Fortune.He can also be found portraying memorable characters in the films The New Guy and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and as a featured musician in numerous others. On television, he has made many guest appearances on popular TV shows, including “Deadwood” and “Mad About You.”
Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, Lovett was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award, and was named Texas State Musician! His works, rich and eclectic, are some of the most beloved of any artist working today.
For tickets ($120- $130) call or visit the box office, 203-438-5795 or go online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.