Vince Gill & Lyle Lovett Reunite for 'Songs & Stories' Tour

The always witty Vince Gill and the reliably wry Lyle Lovett are bringing their music to the Fred Kavli Theatre, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 7:30 pm.

One of the most popular singers in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit. Gill achieved his big breakthrough in 1990 with "When I Call Your Name," which won both the Country Music Association's Single and Song of the Year award as well as a Grammy. Since then, he has won 17 more CMA honors, including Song of the Year four times - making him the most-awarded artist in the category in CMA history. Since 1990, Gill has won 20 Grammy Awards.

A native Texan, Lovett is considered to be among the most distinctive singers to emerge during the 1980s. Known for his literate, multi-layered songs, Lovett has a unique talent for combining incisive, witty lyrical detail with an eclectic array of music, ranging from country and folk to big-band swing and traditional pop. Initially pegged as a country singer, Lovett's career has expanded beyond Nashville, attracting fans from a wide spectrum of musical genres, including rock and American roots.

The evening will be a series of intimate solo and duo performances, during which the artists will serve as their own accompanists.

"For a night like this, there is no plan," Gill said. "I know Lyle won't have a plan, and I won't either. What he plays will inspire me, and probably vice-versa. It will be like playing ping-pong. Whatever song he chooses to sing will inspire the next song that comes out of me."

"I enjoy shows that are not planned out," Lovett observes. "This will be two songwriters in the round. It's informal, so there will be lots of ad-libbing. It will be like little snapshots of our experiences."

Single tickets are priced at $106 - $51 with group discounts available. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or through the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Box Office, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard. For more information call 805-449-ARTS (2787) or visit www.civicartsplaza.com.

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