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Dan Wilson and Cory Chisel, individually renowned in Americana and rock music circles for their elegant melodies, expressive lyrics, and intelligent vocals, perform a double bill concert in Zankel Hall on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. kicking off the 2009–10 WFUV Live at Zankel series. Wilson and Chisel—alongside his band The Wandering Sons—will both perform a range of folk rock selections, including music from their most recent and forthcoming releases.

The WFUV Live at Zankel series, which is presented in partnership with WFUV, 90.7 FM, celebrates the art of singer-songwriters and highlights the eclectic nature of their music. WFUV’s Music Director, Rita Houston, curates the series with Carnegie Hall and serves as host for the concerts. Upcoming WFUV Live at Zankel performances include country star Shelby Lynne on Saturday, December 12, 2009; and folk icon Richie Havens on Friday, February 19, 2010.

Dan Wilson, onetime member of cult band Trip Shakespeare and leader of the critically acclaimed group Semisonic, recently launched his solo career after an intense period of songwriting collaborations with notable artists including the Dixie Chicks, Mike Doughty, Jewel, and Jason Mraz among others. His co-writing work with the Dixie Chicks earned him a Song of the Year Grammy in 2007 for “Not Ready To Make Nice” from the album Taking the Long Way for which he co-wrote six songs. Wilson's first full-length solo album, Free Life, was released by American Recordings in 2007.

Wisconsin-based singer/songwriter Cory Chisel draws inspiration from the music he heard growing up in church as well as from the heartland music of his hometown to create the Americana- and blues-saturated sound that has become his hallmark. On his first full-length album with his band, The Wandering Sons, Chisel explores human desire and through his music seeks to reconcile the call of the road with a longing for home. The album entitled Death Won’t Send A Letter will be released by RCA in September 2009.

Carnegie Hall’s WFUV Live at Zankel, now entering its fifth year, is based on WFUV’s pioneering music format which blends adult rock, singer-songwriters, and roots music. Artists who have performed as part of the series include the bird and the bee, Rosanne Cash, Marc Cohn, Cowboy Junkies, Kathleen Edwards and John Doe, Alejandro Escovedo, Nick Lowe, Gary Louris and Mark Olson, Nellie McKay, Joan Osborne, Jane Siberry, and Suzanne Vega.

WFUV (90.7 FM, wfuv.org) WFUV is a non-commercial, listener-supported public radio station, licensed to Fordham University for 60 years. Serving nearly 300,000 listeners each week in the New York area and thousands more worldwide on the web, and a leader in contemporary music radio, WFUV offers an eclectic mix of rock, singer-songwriters, blues, world and other music, plus headlines from National Public Radio, local news and sports.

Carnegie Hall presents more than 180 performances each season by the world's greatest soloists, ensembles, and orchestras on its three great stages—the renowned Isaac Stern Auditorium/Ronald O. Perelman Stage, intimate Weill Recital Hall, and innovative Zankel Hall. The establishment of The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall in 2003 and The Academy—a program of Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and The Weill Music Institute in partnership with the New York City Department of Education—in 2007 has paved the way for expanded opportunities as Carnegie Hall moves forward as an international cultural center representing the very best in musical performance, artist development, and arts education.

Program Information
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 8:30 p.m.
Zankel Hall
DAN WILSON
CORY CHISEL AND THE WANDERING SONS

Presented by Carnegie Hall in Partnership with WFUV, 90.7 FM.

Bank of America is the Proud Season Sponsor of Carnegie Hall.