An Evening With Iris DeMent

A modern master in the Folk/Country vein - Iris DeMent coming to Athens gives us a fantastic opportunity to see a Grammy-nominated living legend in an intimate, comfortable atmosphere. She has played with artists like John Prine and Ralph Stanley, and has had her music included in everything from Northern Exposure to the Coen Brothers' film True Grit! Rolling Stone called her Infamous Angel work one of the "Essential Recordings of the 90's" - join us at The Melting Point in welcoming her to our stage.… Show more An Evening with Iris DeMent promises to be an unforgettable night of music in our fair city. Iris DeMent Iris DeMent says of that elusive inspirational spark, "I didn't know when or if I'd make another record. I gave up on trying to steer it or force it and decided to just make myself available in my heart and mind as much as I could and leave the rest up to fate."Sixteen years after the last collection of DeMent songs, that time has come. Sing The Delta presents twelve self-penned compositions from an artist whose first three albums established her as one of the most beloved and respected writers and singers in American music.DeMent, the last of 14 children, born in Arkansas and raised in Southern California, grew up immersed in gospel music and traditional country. She was somewhat of a late bloomer as an artist, writing her first song at age of 25. Her first release, Infamous Angel, initially issued on Rounder in 1992 before being picked up by Warner Bros., immediately established her as a promising and talented artist. Its 1994 follow-up, My Life, earned a Grammy nomination in the Contemporary Folk category. Her 1996 album The Way I Should addressed political as well as personal themes and earned a Grammy nomination, as well.

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