2:20 - 3:00pm
Tom Chapin & the Chapin Sisters
https://www.thechapinsisters.com/
Tom Chapin is a musician, actor, educator and member of a renowned musical family. He launched his solo recording career in 1976 and was soon recognized as a gifted storyteller and natural entertainer. In 1988, Tom released his first Family recording, Family Tree, aimed at elementary school children, who understood language and humor. His songs were embraced by kids, parents, and teachers. Chapin’s albums have received countless awards including 5 Grammy nominations.
He continued to venture into other creative areas, playing the lead role in the hit Broadway musical Pump Boys and Dinettes, working off-Broadway as musical director of both Cotton Patch Gospel and Harry Chapin: Lies and Legends, and serving as host of TV's National Geographic Explorer. He's also written and performed satirical topical songs for National Public Radio's Morning Edition, and had a cameo role as the Vice Presidential candidate in Jonathan Demme's 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate.
Chapinʼs new recording, Songs Of Hope, released in early 2026. Featuring a collection of songs containing hopeful, positive, meaningful messages in these trying times. Some tell stories in the Chapin Tradition, some evoke moments and emotions that grew into songs. Helped by amazing musicians, including Tomʼs daughters Abigail and Lily (The Chapin Sisters), John McCutcheon, and longtime bandmates Michael Mark and Jon Cobert. Musical support from friends including Eric Weisberg, Robin Batteau, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Jonathan Edwards, and Larry Campbell. In addition to his musical and media endeavors, Chapin has long been an advocate for environmental causes, issues of hunger and social justice, and a supporter of music and the arts in public schools. "I'm at that place in my life where I follow what interests me," Chapin concludes. "I still love the guitar, I still love to sing, and I still love the thrill of creation: a good song, a good recording, a good concert. I feel blessed to be my own boss, creating my own material and performing for so many different audiences, ages and generations.”