Observer Editor
Mary Chapin Carpenter & Brandy Clark: Live Nation
Since June, these 2 renowned singer-songwriters have been on a well-received tour that ends in a few days in Minneapolis. Carpenter brings a beautifully expressive voice, intelligent lyrics, and a subtle sense of humor to her performances, which are as much fun to watch as to hear. Carpenter’s penchant for sentimental ballads gets her categorized as a country singer, but her range encompasses everything from exuberant dance numbers to bluesy funk to haunting ballads. Her introspective new album, Personal History, was released on June 6. Veteran multi-Grammy–winning songwriter Clark opens the show with her darkly humorous songs about variously defeated individuals that have been recorded by everyone from Reba McEntire and LeAnn Rimes to Sheryl Crow. 7 p.m., Michigan Theater. $70 in advance at ticketmaster.com & all Ticketmaster outlets, & (if available) at the door. (800) 745–3000.
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