On FRIDAY, April 11th, 2003 at 9pm, the Inter-Media Art Center (IMAC) in Huntington, Long Island will present a concert with folk guitarist and singer/songwriters RICHARD SHINDELL and LUCY KAPLANSKY.

RICHARD SHINDELL is not just another buzz singer-songwriter who has caught the ear of a few distinguished followers; he possesses that somewhat enigmatic vocal delivery that seemingly imparts wisdom and gravitas with every word. SHINDELL has been described as a "master builder of songs, yet always leading listeners towards the emotional essence of the moment or character he is evoking". Still more his songwriting has reached that plateau where he sounds as if each song has come ready tailored with an array of musical arrangements supplied on delivery. This is not your father's folk music! Richard Shindell's assured authorial sweep presents him as the master of the post Bob Dylan/ Randy Newman/ Paul Simon and Richard Thompson generation. He's the one who ties it all together and IMAC is thrilled to have him perform. His last appearance sold-out quickly so order now.

LUCY KAPLANSKY has teamed up before with Richard Shindell. The two of them are part of the super-group folk trio CRY, CRY, CRY (with Dar Williams) to celebrate the amazing revitalization in contemporary songwriting. A prolific studio singer, she's performed with Shawn Colvin, Nanci Griffith, Suzanne Vega and John Gorka. She's enjoyed success as a solo artist as well, receiving the AFIM award (Association For Independent Music) for Best Pop Album for her album Ten Year Night. Her new recording Every Single Day is a perfect blend of folk-pop and alt-country. The performance is riveting: the imagery and emotion of her lyrics and melodies match the nuance, power and texture in her voice. She gets to the heart of a song, touching listeners and leaving them wanting more.

Tickets for this performance are $35.00 ($26.50 for IMAC Members). For tickets to this performance, or for other IMAC programs, call IMAC's 24-hour Arts-Line at (631) 549-ARTS. Tickets can also be purchased at the theater from noon to 6PM, Tuesdays to Fridays, and after 2PM on the day of the show. For further information, call IMAC's business office at (631) 549-9666.