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Joni Mitchell’s ‘Court and Spark’ – 50th Anniversary

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Saturday, June 28, 2025
Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 8pm
$35-$40 advance | $40-$45 day of show

Over the last few years, Philadelphia artist Ray Drezner has meticulously transcribed Joni Mitchell’s 1974 double-platinum album, Court and Spark. For its 50th anniversary, Drezner’s ensemble will play the album LIVE! Confessional and aspirational, Court and Spark is e ortlessly eclectic: weaving Joni’s folk-rock idiom (Free Man in Paris, Help Me), jazz sonorities (Car on a Hill, Twisted), bawdy barbershop harmonies (Raised on Robbery), and sweeping orchestral interludes (Down to You). The band goes all out with strings, flute, sax, clarinet, and trumpet and features eminent players like theater musician Daniel Espie on keys (Walnut Street Theater, Arden Theater, Wilma Theater), Katie Miller of Kate Dressed Up on acoustic guitar, and National Medal of the Arts Recipient John Anthony DeMaio on electric guitar. 

Sought for their tight expressive harmonies and expert voice lessons, Ray Drezner has been featured on WXPN’s Kids’ Corner and the Folk Show, played the Philadelphia Folk Fest, Philly Music Fest, Sofar Sounds events, World Cafe Live, City Winery, Baby’s First Rodeo, Wind-Gap Festival and shared the stage with Lavender Country, Amy Helm at the Arden Gild Hall, Doyle Lawson at Sellersville Theater, and many others.

VENUE INFO – PLEASE READ!

  • This is a ticketed event. Everyone must have a ticket for entry.

  • Join us before the show for dinner & drinks in The Lounge, our full-service restaurant & bar on the upstairs level which opens at 6pm. View menu & make a reservation.

  • Mezzanine ticket holders are seated on the balcony overlooking the main stage, with access to a private bar, restrooms, and dining area where you can order from The Lounge menu.

  • If you require accessible seating and none is available online, please contact us at boxoffice@worldcafelive.org or 215-222-1400 prior to the show so we can best accommodate your needs.

  • World Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue where artistry meets social impact. Every purchase helps support our music education & community programs.

  • See FAQ for more information.

Over the last few years, Philadelphia artist Ray Drezner has meticulously transcribed Joni Mitchell's 1974 double-platinum album, Court and Spark. For its 50th anniversary, Drezner's ensemble will play the album LIVE! Confessional and aspirational, Court and Spark is e ortlessly eclectic: weaving Joni's folk-rock idiom (Free Man in Paris, Help Me), jazz sonorities (Car on a Hill, Twisted), bawdy barbershop harmonies (Raised on Robbery), and sweeping orchestral interludes (Down to You). The band goes all out with strings, flute, sax, clarinet, and trumpet and features eminent players like theater musician Daniel Espie on keys (Walnut Street Theater, Arden Theater, Wilma Theater), Katie Miller of Kate Dressed Up on acoustic guitar, and National Medal of the Arts Recipient John Anthony DeMaio on electric guitar. Sought for their tight expressive harmonies and expert voice lessons, Ray Drezner has been featured on WXPN's Kids' Corner and the Folk Show, played the Philadelphia Folk Fest, Philly Music Fest, Sofar Sounds events, World Cafe Live, City Winery, Baby's First Rodeo, Wind-Gap Festival and shared the stage with Lavender Country, Amy Helm at the Arden Gild Hall, Doyle Lawson at Sellersville Theater, and many others.
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