Karla Bonoff, an American singer and songwriter whose career spans more than four decades and who has written hit songs for other well-known artists, will appear on stage at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Bonoff will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom as part of SIUE’s Arts & Issues 2012-2013 Season. Bonoff’s more popular songs include “Someone to Lay Down Beside Me,” “Home,” “I Can’t Hold On” and “Tell Me Why.”
The artist has been writing songs since she was 15 years old and several of her lyrics were made famous by other singers, including Bonnie Raitt’s rendition of “Home” and Wynonna Judd’s version of “Tell Me Why.” Linda Ronstadt successfully recorded the following Bonoff’s songs: “Someone To Lay Down Beside Me,” “Trouble Again,” “All My Life” and “Goodbye My Friend.”
“I’ve had Karla Bonoff on my list of potential performers for Arts & Issues for a number of years,” said Grant Andree, assistant director in the College of Arts and Sciences. “And I’ve also had a number of people mention her name to me as someone they would like to see.
“She continues to be one of the most respected singer/songwriters in the music business,” Andree said. Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, and Wynonna Judd have all covered her songs, but Bonoff has a beautiful voice and career in her own right and a strong following.”
For tickets and information, visit the SIUE Dunham Hall Arts & Issues Box Office, the SIUE Morris University Center Information Booth, artsandissues.com or call (618) 650-5774
The Arts & Issues series brings artistic excellence to the SIUE campus through an eclectic blend of speakers and performers. For more than 28 years, SIUE’s Arts & Issues series has showcased some of the world’s finest artists. Each season, thought-provoking speakers inspire people of all ages and backgrounds. Thanks to the underwriting of SIUE, corporations, foundations and individual donors, tickets are often discounted by as much as 75 percent.
Arts & Issues is tied to the academic mission of the University and offers unique opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and the community, to engage with performers and speakers through master classes and special sessions.