Gillian Welch

Presented by Rialto Theatre & Square Peg Concerts

Following standard forms drawing heavily from the old time and bluegrass traditions, Welch and Rawlings weave profound musical and emotional complexity into what on the surface sound like very simple songs. Never is a note or a word wasted - everything serves the song.

Welch's pitch is perfect, and her phrasing and ability to convey emotion have developed to a level that puts her on par with some of the great American masters in any genre. -SF Gate