Anne Heaton at the Blue Moon Coffeehouse March 7, 2009

The Blue Moon Coffeehouse has had to wait far too long to welcome Anne Heaton back to our venue. Anne Heaton's love for her craft and for her audience is apparent in every stage gesture, every funny aside, and every stanza of every song. It is rare to see an artist enter a room of listeners the way Heaton does -- she magically brings the listener to another level. Heaton is a classically trained pianist who dabbled as a front woman vocalist in college rock bands. Now as a performing songwriter, Monica Kendrick of the Chicago Reader calls Heaton "a new age Ricki Lee Jones." According to Chris Smith, former writer for Performing Songwriter, "Heaton is one of the finest writers and performers I've come across in years -- she is one of the standards by which I measure talent in the New York music community." Blue Moon listeners will no doubt adopt similar standards for new artists in the future. Anne is touring in support of her latest release, Blazing Red. Boston-based singer-songwriter Anne Heaton releases her thoughtful and delicate new collection of music in fall, 2008. Also known for the infectious energy of her live performances -- a natural performer [with] a rich, soaring voice (The Seattle Times), Heaton toured behind both the release of two previous CDs from 2001-2007 playing acoustic venues, coffeehouses, outdoor theaters, rock clubs, and festivals throughout the US. For more about Anne, check out her web site at: www.anneheaton.com

The Blue Moon Coffeehouse is located in the Young Main Lounge of the Memorial Center (104 E. University St., Bloomington). Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and coffee and light pastries will be available for purchase.

Tickets for the public are $10 and are currently available at The Garlic Press (108 W. North St., Normal), through the telephone request line at (309) 556-3815 and at the venue on the night of the show.

Ticket Info: $10

Official Website: http://www.iwu.edu/~bluemoon/