'For the Song' announces Artown Show at legendary Piper’s Opera House; Jamie Lin Wilson brings her band to Virginia City July 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/30/2024 - 8:11am
Event Date:
July 27, 2024 - 7:30pm
The For the Song Charitable Fund, formed by Founding Patrons and fueled by the generosity of the ArrowCreek Community, joins Artown and its commitment to multidisciplinary arts to bring this extraordinary Texas songwriter to Northern Nevada. Jamie Lin Wilson will perform at 7:30pm, July 27 at the legendary Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City.
“Life tends to transpire over a span of 80 years, not just eight. And every moment, every era can be marked by enchantment, discovery, and the poetry of life being recited to the soul as it unfolds in a never-ending ribbon of emotional moments. This is the wisdom shared and won by listening to Jamie Lin Wilson,” according to Saving Country Music.
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More on Jamie Lin Wilson can be found on her website here.
You can here Jamie's music on Spotify here and YouTube here.
With a voice that slides in and out of notes with easy grace, a sly sense of humor, and lyrics that highlight the details most of us miss, Jamie creates stark vignettes: intimate conversations between friends who might be lovers and lovers who can't be friends; kids hopping from stone to stone in a graveyard; the way rolling clouds can signal a new season. She lives and works in that sweet spot where folk and country meet — Guy Clark territory.
She has written and performed with renowned Americana artists like Evan Felker (Turnpike Troubadors), Wade Bowen, Sean McConnell, Courtney Patton and many more. She has recorded Lyle Lovett’s “South Texas Girl” because it rings so true to her path. Balancing her family (husband Roy and her four children) with her touring schedule and the popular demand for her performances in major country and folk festivals is a challenge that has introduced her to unique perspectives that show up in her music.
“It's unfair that the poets and songwriters are the ones who have the songs about their lives, when maybe that's not what's poetic,” Jamie says. “Maybe the moments are the ones happening in everyday farmers' lives, or to a widow, or a son.” It's her comfort in and commitment to two distinct worlds — that of the dream-chasing artists and the dirt-under-their-nails realists — that makes Jamie and her songs not just inviting, but cathartically important.
“Hosting Jamie Lin Wilson at Piper’s Opera House in an Artown Show represents the realization of one of our key goals,” said Ford Goodman, a Founding Donor and the Fund Advisor at the For the Song Charitable Fund. “Our mission is to bring nationally-touring, critically acclaimed songwriters and musicians to our Northern Nevada communities that historically do not stop here. Jamie Lin Wilson is an extraordinary performer and songwriter, and she brings a band with comparable talents. Our audience will be energized, moved and overjoyed!”
“As the Virginia City Tourism Commission continues to restore Piper’s Opera House’s position as a legendary performance hall, the For the Song Charitable Fund offers a slate of extraordinary Artists that will energize this beautiful, historic space,” said Leah Kruse, Events and Assistant Tourism Director for the commission. “Jamie Lin Wilson is well known for her songwriting and Americana musicianship. David Abeyta (19 years with Reckless Kelly) is an incredible artist on lead guitar and will join the band for these events. We expect our extended community will become dedicated fans of Piper’s Opera House/For the Song events.”
Piper’s Opera House is a historic landmark that has entertained audiences since the 1880s with performers including Harry Houdini, Mark Twain, Lillie Langtry, and Blue Water Highway. With its storied history and stunning architecture, the opera house continues to be a cultural hub, hosting various performances and events throughout the year. For more information, visit www.pipersoperahouse.com .
The For the Song Charitable Fund has supported Americana Artists with over $30,000 of funding in its first year of operations. It looks forward to expanding investments in bringing outstanding songwriters and musicians to Northern Nevada and the Tahoe Basin in coming years. The Fund has been greatly assisted by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, The Club at ArrowCreek and the ArrowCreek Homeowners Association. Our Founding Donors have already funded more than a dozen private and public shows with more to come. The Fund is extremely grateful for the assistance received during its first year of operation from Nettie Oliverio of the Reno Arts Consortium and Foothill Partners, Tracey Oliver and everyone at the Sierra Arts Foundation, Spike McGuire of The Brewery Arts Center and Loud as Folk, Greg Gilmore of Greg Gilmore Music, Mike Mac Millen of The Reno Public Market, Leah Kruse of the Virginia City Tourism Commission and Beth Macmillan plus her extended team at Artown.
For the Song: www.forthesong.org
About Artown:
Founded in 1996, Artown has grown to become one of the largest arts and culture festivals in the western United States, attracting thousands of attendees to their Spring and Fall Encore Series and their highly anticipated summer festival. Each July, Artown transforms Reno, Nevada into a bustling hub of artistic activity, offering something for everyone to enjoy. The month long- programming offers over 500 events with a wide range of artistic disciplines, including music, dance, theater, visual arts, literature, and more.
From world-class performances by renowned artists to intimate workshops and community events, Artown offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore and engage with the arts in all its forms. For more information about Artown, including upcoming events and how to get involved, visit Artown.org.
