MORRIS COUNTY — Famed singer, songwriter, and storyteller Tom Chapin is celebrating his 80th birthday, and the public is invited to join the festivities! Tom Chapin and Friends will perform a Special Concert at the Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series on Friday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown.
Chapin has dubbed this event his “80th Big Birthday Bash”, just days before his milestone birthday. A beloved entertainer with a vast repertoire, Chapin delivers a rich mix of story songs, ballads, comedic and political songs, family music, sing-alongs, old-time folk classics, and tributes to his late brother, Harry Chapin. His soulful vocals are accompanied by banjo, autoharp, and both 6- and 12-string guitars. Over a career spanning six decades, 27 albums, and three Grammy Awards, Chapin has captivated audiences of all ages. Generations of children have grown up with his witty and uplifting recordings, which never talk down to young listeners. Beyond music, he has also performed on Broadway, appeared in television, radio, and film, and remains an advocate for the arts, justice, and environmental sustainability.
Tom Chapin and Friends feature his longtime musical partners Jon Cobert (vocals, piano, keyboards, accordion) and Michael Mark (vocals, bass, concertina, marimba, guitar), both five-time Grammy nominees. Their tight harmonies, instrumental versatility, and decades of camaraderie add to the evening’s musical and comedic charm.
This Special Concert is part of The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series, celebrating its 50th year and sponsored by The Folk Project, which hosts performances every Friday at the Fellowship.
- Admission: $30.00 per adult at the door, Folk Project members $25.00. Children 12 and under are free.
- For more information: Call (201) 650-6928 or visit www.folkproject.org.
- Music samples: Available at troubadour.folkproject.org.
The Folk Project is New Jersey’s leading acoustic music and dance organization, presenting traditional and contemporary acoustic music in North Jersey since 1971.
Morris Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, provides funding for this event in part through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State.
