Christine Lavin
Christine Lavin (b. January 2, 1952) is a New York City-based singer, songwriter, and promoter of contemporary folk music. She has recorded numerous solo albums, and has also recorded with other female folk artists under the name Four Bitchin' Babes. She has also put together several compilation albums of contemporary folk artists, including On a Winter's Night.
She is known for her sense of humor, which is expressed in both her music and her onstage performances. Many of her songs alternate between emotional reflections on romance and outright comedy. Two of her more famous songs include "Sensitive New Age Guys" and "Bald Headed Men".
In her youth, Lavin was a cheerleader in Geneva, New York and she still has impressive baton-twirling skills; she often ends a concert by twirling a glow-in-the-dark baton with the house lights turned off as she leaves the stage.
Lavin worked at Cafe Lena in Saratoga, New York until Dave Van Ronk convinced her to move to New York and make a career as a singer-songwriter. She followed his advice and accepted his offer of guitar lessons. She has lived in the City ever since.
Lavin was the original host of "Sunday Breakfast" on WFUV in New York City.
Discography
- Folkzinger (Appleseed, 2005)
- Sometimes Mother Really Does Know Best [Live] (Appleseed, 2004)
- The Runaway Christmas Tree (2003)
- I Was in Love With a Difficult Man (Redwing, 2002)
- Final Exam (2001)
- The Subway Series (Christine Lavin, 2001)
- The Bellevue Years (Philo, 2000)
- Absolutely Live
- Getting in Touch With My Inner Bitch (Christine Lavin, 1999)
- One Wild Night in Concert (1998)
- Shining My Flashlight on the Moon (Shanachie, 1997)
- Please Don't Make Me Too Happy (Shanachie , 1995)
- Compass (Philo, 1994)
- Future Fossils (Philo, 1994)
- Live at the Cactus Cafe (Philo, 1993)
- Attainable Love (Philo, 1990)
- Good Thing He Can't Read My Mind (Philo, 1990)
- Beau Woes and Other Problems of Modern Life (Philo, 1990)
- Another Woman's Man (Philo, 1990)