Chris Vatalaro

TAO OF GLASS to Premiere @sohoplace in July 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

The West End premiere has been announced for Tao of Glass, composed by Philip Glass, written by Phelim McDermott. The production originally opened at Manchester International Festival and will run at @sohoplace theatre.

Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis, & Karine Polwart Release 'A Heart That Never Closes'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 10, 2025

“A Heart That Never Closes,” the new song from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart, is out now. Listen to the track, which is the latest unveiled from the trio’s first collaborative album.

Sam Amidon Announces US Spring Tour With Special Guests
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2024

Sam Amidon has announced a US Spring Tour with special guests. The tour will feature performances by Beth Orton, Bridget St John, Laura Viers, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting lineup of talented musicians.

BWW Review: TAO OF GLASS at Perth Festival
by Cicely Binford - Feb 24, 2020

I'm not sure where to begin with Phelim McDermott and Philip Glass's rhapsodic, hypnotic ode to creativity and collaboration,Tao of Glass, as part of Perth Festival. As a theatre reviewer, my task is to look at a performance with objectivity while also remaining open to its emotional intentions, which means that, of necessity, a bit of subjectivity makes its way into my summary. Since watching Tao of Glass, I find my thoughts and impressions of it making a circle loop around my brain, as if they too were revolving on the platform that turns counter-clockwise in the centre of the show's set.

Philip Selway Expands North American Tour
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2015

Philip Selway has expanded his 2015 North American tour into the month of August and the country of Canada. As with previously announced headline engagements in New York, Seattle, Portland and San Francisco, Adem will appear as special guest on all non-festival shows.

Sam Amidon's New Album 'Lily-O' Released Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2014

Lily-O, a new album of reimagined folk songs by Vermont-born singer/fiddler/banjoist/guitarist Sam Amidon will be released today, Sept. 30 by Nonesuch Records.

Sam Amidon's New Album 'Lily-O' to Be Released 9/30
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 7, 2014

Lily-O, a new album of reimagined folk songs by Vermont-born singer/fiddler/banjoist/guitarist Sam Amidon will be released Sept. 30 by Nonesuch Records.

Sam Amidon Releases BRIGHT SUNNY SOUTH Today
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013

Nonesuch Records is releasing Sam Amidon's label debut Bright Sunny South today. The record is already garnering critical acclaim: Pitchfork praises the 'glowing, affectionate music' and Blurt declares 'Amidon makes chart topping hits sound like folk songs, and folk songs like indie rock experiments, and everything sound pure, natural, clean and heartbreaking.' You can listen to the album on Pitchfork HERE.

Sam Amidon's Nonesuch Records Debut, 'Bright Sunny South,' Out May 14
by Samantha Vega - Feb 26, 2013

Nonesuch Records releases Sam Amidon's label debut Bright Sunny South on May 14. Produced by Amidon with his childhood friend and longtime collaborator Thomas Bartlett (a.k.a. Doveman) and legendary English engineer Jerry Boys (Buena Vista Social Club, Vashti Bunyan, R.E.M.) and recorded in London, the record features a band made up of Bartlett and multi-instrumentalists Shahzad Ismaily and Chris Vatalaro. Jazz trumpeter Kenny Wheeler also makes a cameo. Amidon himself not only sings but also plays banjo, fiddle, acoustic guitar, and piano on the album.