Tom Chapin is one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music   – New York Times

March 15 at 7:30: Unity Hall, All Souls UU, 19 Jay Street, New London, CT  Tom Chapin, who has established a reputation for heartfelt songcraft and charismatic performances, will come to Friday Night Folk on March 15. Folk troubadour, singer-songwriter, storyteller and multi-instrumentalist, Chapin is a strong voice and positive presence in a precarious world.

Chapin’s witty, life-affirming songs are delivered in a sophisticated array of musical styles. In a career that spans five decades, 23 albums and three GRAMMY® awards, Chapin has covered a great deal of creative ground. In addition to being a recording artist and concert performer, Chapin has acted on Broadway and worked extensively in film, television and radio. He was born to talent and has deep roots. He is the son of jazz drummer Jim Chapin, brother of Harry Chapin, and grandson of author Kenneth Burke. He began performing in the 1960s, playing in Greenwich Village folk clubs with his siblings Harry and Steve as The Chapin Brothers.

In addition to his varied musical endeavors, Chapin is a powerful advocate on behalf of charitable causes like WhyHunger, the organization founded by his older brother, the late Harry Chapin. He is active in environmental causes and on behalf of music and the arts in our public schools.

“I’m at that place in my life where I follow what interests me,” says Chapin. “I still love the guitar, I still love to sing, and I still love the thrill of creation. I feel blessed to be my own boss, creating my own material and performing it to different audiences, ages and generations.”

Tickets $20 Advance on EventBrite or call All Souls UU 860-443-0316 and leave a message with your name and request to be put on our Advance Reservations list. $25 at the door.