LYRICALLY SPEAKING

“Lyrically Speaking shines a light into the often dark, mysterious places where songs come from. It embraces the genuine joy of timeless music performed by the creators themselves, and emphasizes the understanding that songs do, indeed, start somewhere. It’s a rare and intimate opportunity to look into the interior of the creative process,
and then instantly hear and enjoy the wonders of that creation.”
American Songwriter Magazine

Launched in 2006 to critical acclaim, Lyrically Speaking is an story/song series celebrating songwriters and their lyrics. The program explores the written word expressed through music by bringing songwriters to Aspen to discuss and perform their lyrical creations.

Upcoming Events

John Oates in a "Stories Behind the Songs" evening Wednesday, June 25 Half of the pioneering rock duo Hall & Oates • Solo artist and producer • American Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee • Ten #1 hits Presented by 7:30pm Doors 8pm Interview + Performance Interview by Daniel Shaw, musician and music critic Web site MySpace page Tickets $30 general admission $20 students/educators (with current school I.D.) Venue + Box Office Belly Up Aspen 450 S. Galena Street, Aspen 970.544.9800

Recording artists have included:

David Crosby Rock legend, songwriting icon, and founding member of Crosby, Stills and Nash April 8, 2008

Michelle Shocked Grammy Award- winning folk/rock scorcher Thursday, October 18, 2007

Vusi Mahlasela South African singer-songwriter, poet and activist August 7, 2007

Aimee Mann Oscar-nominated, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter August 4, 2006

Allan Harris "One of the best male jazz vocalists of his time." New York Times June 27, 2006

Additional Sponsors

ISA & DANIEL SHAW