"VERONNEAU could easily fit on jazz, world and pop radio... a kaleidoscope of internationally flavored tunes and varied textures delivered by a gorgeous voice." Capital Bop
"Lovely and meaningful...a truly wonderful musical performance…everyone walked out lighter than when they walked in" Strathmore Performing Arts, commenting on VERONNEAU’s Blue Tapestry live performance.
VERONNEAU pay tribute to the songwriting genius of Joni Mitchell and Carole King, reimagining selections from their groundbreaking 1971 works “Blue” and “Tapestry”. These two artists redefined the role of women in music—not just as performers, but as powerful, introspective composers whose deeply personal songs helped ignite the singer-songwriter movement of the 1970s. Mitchell and King’s lyrical honesty and melodic brilliance continue to resonate decades later, marking their work as some of the most influential and acclaimed in 20th-century music history.
Award-winning, husband and wife duo, led by Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau, and guitarist Ken Avis, interpret the classic songs of these two iconic albums with a stripped-back ambient, acoustic album, rich in atmosphere. “Blue Tapestry” started as a special project for VERONNEAU; a live show spotlighting in songs and stories the songs of Mitchell and King. The show has packed theaters, clubs, and house-concerts, on-touring in the US.
VERONNEAU grew up on these songs, music that shook the world and shaped our musical journey. Blue Tapestry brings a fresh energy and emotion to timeless classics with bold, heartfelt re-imaginings, and a host of stories to tell.
This homage and exploration of the American singer-songwriter genre is a new adventure for VERONNEAU, who are known for their genre diverse, multilingual repertoire, and original compositions which have been recognized in the Mid Atlantic, South Florida, and Common Ground songwriting competitions.
SONGS
1. Blue (3:32) Joni Mitchell
2. Carey (3:09) Joni Mitchell
3. River (3:20) Joni Mitchell
4. Case Of You (5:27) Joni Mitchell
5. You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman) (3:30) King, Goffin, Wexler
6. So Far Away (4:05) Carole King
7. You’ve Got A Friend (4:14) Carole King
8. It’s Too Late (3:28) Carole King
FOCUS TRACKS
Track 1 Blue (3:32) Atmospheric soundscapes echo the nautical imagery of one of Joni Mitchell’s most personal and poetic songs.
Track 2 Carey (3:09) A Bo Diddley rhythm and tribal drum-beat, tell the tail of Joni’s time in Crete with Carey, her “redneck rogue”.
Track 5 You Make Me Feel (3:30) An acoustic, soulful rendition of Carole King’s anthem written for Aretha Franklin....originally a 1968 hit.
Track 7 You’ve Got A Friend (4:14) King’s Grammy winner for Song of the Year, was a hit three times in 1971. Carole took it to #1, as did James Taylor, and Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway.
CREDITS: Lynn Veronneau vocals, Ken Avis acoustic guitars, vocals, Joe Martinez drums, bass, keys
Engineered by Joe Martinez at Riverland Studios, VA. Mastered by Charlie Pilzer at Tonal Park Studios, MD. Produced by VERONNEAU & Joe Martinez
"VERONNEAU are alchemists of folk, jazz, and world music….performed with a gorgeous voice" Capital Bop
"Satisfying and bewitching...one of the best voices in the business." Canadian Audiophile
"The kind of thoughtful artistry one can expect from masters of the music." Washingtonian Magazine
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