Britain's hottest Joni Mitchell band set to bring tour of 1970s classic songs to Harrogate shortly

The founder of the UK’s leading Joni Mitchell band Hejira says he’s looking forward to bringing some of the legendary singer-songwriter’s peak era 1970s songs to Harrogate Theatre shortly.
By Graham Chalmers
Published 22nd Apr 2024, 10:35 BST
Updated 22nd Apr 2024, 10:36 BST
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Formed in 2022 just before the Canadian musician behind classic songs including In France They Kiss On Main Street, Free Man In Paris and A Case Of You rose to prominence again after a series of health problems, guitarist Pete Oxley said the seven-piece outfit are rooted in the sort of jazz that had such a big influence on Mitchell, herself.

"We are all jazz musicians and we know and love Joni in the 1970s partly because she had all the best jazz musicians of the era playing with her,” said Pete.

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"We do a lot of everything but most of our setlist is drawn from her brilliant series of albums following Blue, from Court and Spark all the way to Mingus.

Performing at Harrogate Theatre on Friday, May 10, strictly speaking, Hejira deliver a celebration of Joni Mitchell’s wonderful 1970s music rather than a tribute or impersonation. (Picture contributed)Performing at Harrogate Theatre on Friday, May 10, strictly speaking, Hejira deliver a celebration of Joni Mitchell’s wonderful 1970s music rather than a tribute or impersonation. (Picture contributed)
Performing at Harrogate Theatre on Friday, May 10, strictly speaking, Hejira deliver a celebration of Joni Mitchell’s wonderful 1970s music rather than a tribute or impersonation. (Picture contributed)

"To me, that period has her greatest songs.

"They’re more developed, more powerful.”

Performing at Harrogate Theatre on Friday, May 10, strictly speaking, Hejira deliver a celebration of Joni Mitchell’s wonderful music rather than a tribute or impersonation.

But, the band’s rapid success and national standing show how much fans appreciate the expertise and feel that Hejira bring to the power and beauty of one of the greatest talents of the 20th century.

As well as Pete, Hejira also boast the talents of lead vocalist Hattie Whitehead, sax player Ollie Weston and drummer Rick Finlay.

For tickets, visit: https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/events/hejira-celebrating-joni-mitchell/