Art Garfunkel: In Close-Up

Saturday, March 4 | 8:00 PM

Helzberg Hall

Art Garfunkel began his ascent into the music community at the age of four. His father bought him one of the first wire recorders, allowing him to finally preserve and share the songs he sang.

Seven years later, Art partnered up with Paul Simon (a friend from his neighborhood in Queens, NY) to deliver a rendition of an Everly Brothers song at a school talent show. Though the two sang together throughout high school (even appearing on American Bandstand their senior year), they parted ways when Art chose to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree at Columbia. The two met back up again in 1962 and decided to form a duo, right before the folk music boom peaked in 1963. Within a year, they were signed to Columbia Records and on their way to becoming the icons we know and love today.

As a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, six-time GRAMMY award winner, actor, and writer, Garfunkel has made his mark in the history books as one of the most influential artists of our time. Simon & Garfunkel are best known for their hits like “The Sound Of Silence,” “Mrs. Robinson,” “I Only Have Eyes for You,” and “America.” Garfunkel the solo artist is known for his vulnerable performances and ability to make personal connections with the audience.

Decades after recording “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” he continues to bring some of the best music in folk, rock and pop. Art Garfunkel released his 12th solo album, Some Enchanted Evening in 2007 following a Simon & Garfunkel worldwide reunion tour in 2004.

Aside from his artistic achievements, Art has found comfort and solace in walking. He has crossed the United States and Japan on foot, and is currently working on tackling Europe one country at a time. He is also an avid reader, and has chronicled every book he’s read since June 1968 on his website – 1,227 in all.

Join us on March 4, 2016 for an evening of lyrical melodies and poetic storytelling from this musical giant that will uplift and soothe your spirit.

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