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You don't know her name? You probably know her songs. - Karla Bonoff |
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Written by Carrie O’Hara, for NEXTnc
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Wednesday, 13 September 2006 |
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 You may not have heard of Karla Bonoff, but chances are you’ve heard her songs.
Chart-topping singers such as Wynonna Judd, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville have sung Bonoff originals.
She has also had success singing her own songs, including “Personally,” which was a top 40 hit. Bonoff has also created “Somebody’s Eyes” for the “Footloose” soundtrack, and “Standing Right Next to Me” for the “8 Seconds” Soundtrack.
For those who aren’t familiar with the name Karla Bonoff, concert promoter John Punessen sees similarities between Bonoff and other musicians.
“She is a sensitive singer/ songwriter from the 70s, like James Taylor or Carly Simon,” Punessen said.
Bonoff won’t be performing alone, joining her are Nina Gerber and Kenny Edwards.
“Kenny and I have been playing together since we were teenagers. He produced my first three albums. I began playing with Nina two or three years ago,” Bonoff said.
This won’t be Bonoff’s first appearance in Colorado or at the Rialto Theatre.
“It’s my third time at the Rialto. It’s always great to play an old theatre like that, those theatres are few and far between. Not many of them have been saved,” Bonoff said.
Bonoff is confident that fans and people unfamiliar with her work will enjoy her concert.
“Most people who do come are familiar with my music. I think new people would realize that they are familiar with my songs too and probably really enjoy it,” Bonoff said.
Fans can expect Kenny Edwards to do a solo set to begin the night, followed by Bonoff, Gerber and Edwards playing songs from all Bonoff’s albums and a few new ones.
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