Iconic Grammy award-winning American singer, songwriter, musician and author Janis Ian is to play a solo acoustic gig at Strathpeffer Pavilion on 28 October 2011, at the start of an eagerly-awaited UK tour.

“At Seventeen,” she learned the truth — that a beautifully emotive voice singing matter-of-factly about the pain of growing up and, hopefully, self-acceptance, can make a classic. And decades after her provocative Society’s Child album brought Janis Ian into our musical and social consciousness in 1967, the singer/songwriter is still writing clever, thought-provoking music, like 2006’s Folk Is the New Black (sample lyrics from the title track: “Folk, it’s the new black/It’s cheaper than crack/and you don’t have to cook”).

Her songs have been covered by a list of eminent artists, including Joan Baez, Shirley Bassey, Roberta Flack, Nina Simone and Dusty Springfield. In 2008, Ian released her autobiography and a special-edition “best of” CD to go with it.

From the earliest days of her career Ian has been a voice for tolerance and personal dignity. She continues to use her artistry to further the cause of social justice.

Janis Ian is due to perform at Strathpeffer Pavilion on Friday 28 October 2011 at 8pm. Tickets £24 on sale shortly on-line from Booth Scotland, TicketWeb, TicketWeb 24-hour ticket hotline 08444 771000 and Pavilion 01997 420124

For more information visit www.janisian.com

Further information from Andrea Muir at Strathpeffer Pavilion 01997 420124

Source: Strathpeffer Pavilion