California Dreamin’: The Music of Laurel Canyon
Step into the enchanting sun-soaked hills of California’s Laurel Canyon with Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Broadway vocalist Jessica Vosk. Originally conceived by Campbell and Vosk, California Dreamin’ highlights the inspiring California songwriters of the 1960s and ‘70s, whose beautiful harmonies and enduring lyrics formed the soundtrack to the West Coast pop sound that defined an era. As the lights dim and the first notes fill the air, audiences will be transported to a time when Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, David Crosby, Linda Ronstadt, John Phillips and The Mamas & the Papas, and the Eagles’ Don Henley and Glenn Frey reigned supreme, shaping the musical landscape with their timeless melodies and trailblazing songwriting. Mary-Mitchell Campbell, a masterful conductor and arranger, leads world-renowned vocalist Jessica Vosk and the Colorado Symphony through a carefully curated selection of hits that defined an era and captivated hearts across the globe.
“This project feels like revisiting a cherished chapter of my musical soul,” said Campbell. “These timeless songs from the Mamas & the Papas, Joni Mitchell, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and the Eagles aren’t just notes on a page; they’re the heartbeat of my earliest musical memories. The beauty of Laurel Canyon’s harmonies and trailblazing songwriting inspired me in ways words can’t capture. With the phenomenal Jessica Vosk and the Colorado Symphony, we’re not just performing; we’re immersing ourselves in the very essence of why this music is eternally meaningful. Join us on this journey, as we breathe new life into the soulful sounds that have shaped my artistic journey and continue to resonate with hearts across generations.”
Audiences will experience classic hits of the 60’s and 70’s like “Hotel California” and “Desperado” by The Eagles, “A Case of You” and “California” by Joni Mitchell, “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, “California Dreamin’” and “Make Your Own Kind of Music” by The Mamas & the Papas, and more like never before.
