Amy Black Coming to UCPAC, 5/2

The Union County Performing Arts Center presents singer-songwriter Amy Black in an intimate performance on May 2 at 8 p.m. on UCPAC's Mainstage.

A Boston-based artist with storytelling and southern tradition in her blood, Black has shared stages with artists including Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris, Delbert McClinton, Chris Isaak, Suzy Bogguss, Joe Ely and the Courtyard Hounds. Her seamless blend of all things Americana, coupled with her soulful, smooth vocals and gift for bringing characters to life through song make her an artist that pleases lovers of blues, folk, soul and country. American Songwriter Magazine hails Black as "a powerful, authentic, talented and above all soulful new entry in the rootsy singer/songwriter ranks" while the Philadelphia Inquirer calls her "an appealing cross between Bonnie Raitt and Mary Chapin Carpenter" with "songs that mix substance and accessibility."

This special performance, part of UCPAC's Split Level Concert Series, will take place on UCPAC's Mainstage, with the audience seated onstage with the performer. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 on the day of the show. UCPAC's Mainstage is located at 1601 Irving Street in the heart of Rahway's Arts District and is easily accessible to major roads and public transportation. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 732-499-8226 or visit the website at www.ucpac.org