Karla Bonoff
Karla Bonoff brings her timeless songwriting and intimate live performance to City Winery Chicago on Thursday, May 14, for an evening of unforgettable music and storytelling.
Widely regarded as one of the finest singer songwriters of her generation, Karla Bonoff’s work has shaped the sound of American music for decades. Her songs have become beloved hits for artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd, and Linda Ronstadt, while her own recordings continue to resonate with fans around the world. Known for her clean, spare arrangements and emotionally rich vocals, Karla’s live performances allow her voice and lyrics to shine with striking clarity and warmth.
In recent years, Karla has continued to celebrate her legacy while creating new work, including Carry Me Home, her first studio release in over a decade, and Silent Night, her acclaimed holiday collection. Her enduring influence has been highlighted through major media appearances, tributes, and collaborations, including recognition in the celebrated Linda Ronstadt documentary and ongoing praise from critics and peers alike.
Set within City Winery Chicago’s intimate space, this performance offers a rare opportunity to experience Karla Bonoff’s songs as they were meant to be heard, heartfelt, honest, and deeply moving. Enjoy an evening of exceptional live music paired with fine wine and dining.
Join us for a truly special night and reserve your seats today. ARTIST BIO: Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole. Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity, and the unwavering respect of her peers. Karla has seen her songs become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd, and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoff’s ballads are classics. Karla has continued to record and tour extensively, playing sold-out shows around the world. Hearing Karla’s moving vocals on her rich, expressive songs is like standing beneath a sparkling waterfall–refreshing, exhilarating, and restorative. Experiencing them live can be transformative. Fans and critics agree that Bonoff’s songs are timeless as are her recordings. Many prefer her versions, live with instrumentation that is clean and spare, giving Bonoff’s voice room to work its emotional magic.
In 2019, Karla released her first new album in over a decade, Carry Me Home, a 16-song set featuring brand new recordings of Karla’s classics along with new songs by Karla, Kenny Edwards, and a cover of a vintage Jackson Browne tune, Something Fine, which Karla performed on the 2015 compilation, Looking into You: A Tribute To Jackson Browne. In late 2020, Karla released, Silent Night, her first collection of Holiday music, to wide acclaim, including a prominent listing on the New York Times Best New Holiday Albums of the Year. In 2021 Karla added two new songs to her Holiday collection including a duet with the legendary Michael McDonald.
The media continues to follow and shine a spotlight on Karla’s ongoing career milestones. She was featured in the acclaimed Linda Ronstadt documentary: The Sound of My Voice, highlighting her friendship with Linda and as the writer of several of her biggest songs, including Grammy Winner, All My Life. Bob Lefsetz, a longtime fan, interviewed her for his popular podcast and dug deep into her history as a pioneer of the Southern California Singer-Songwriter scene, Trisha Yearwood’s new album includes a lovely rendition of Karla’s, Home. Mary Sue Toohey of The Village on Sirius/XM hosted a performance & interview, and she was invited to sing on the longest-running radio program for acoustic music, Acoustic Café. As dynamic as ever in her solo shows, Karla is also available to package with various accomplished musical partners, including a new offering, “Home for the Holidays” with Livingston Taylor (by arrangement with Paladin Artists).(opens in a new tab)
🍽️ We provide food and beverage service directly to your table in the venue. Or, for an expanded menu and more relaxed experience, arrive early and enjoy a meal in our restaurant before the show. When dining in the restaurant, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy starting one month before the show. View Our Concert Dining Menu.(opens in a new tab)
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🎶 While we do not require a two-item food or beverage minimum, we strongly encourage it. Most ticket revenue goes directly to the artist and production costs, so food and drink purchases help support the staff, service, and atmosphere that make these intimate shows possible.
The good news: we think you’ll love the food and wine just as much as the show.
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