An Evening with

Tom Rush

Both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world.

Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration—a journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor, and warm, expressive baritone voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific storytelling, the sweet melancholy of ballads, and the passion of gritty blues. He is widely credited with helping shape the 1960s folk revival and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s and ushering in the era of the modern singer-songwriter. He played a crucial role in introducing the early works of now-iconic artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Jackson Browne to a broader audience. Over a seven-decade career, he has released 16 albums and toured extensively across the globe, bringing his storytelling and musical prowess to both legendary concert halls and intimate online performances like his “Rockport Sundays” series. Today, Tom Rush lives in Massachusetts when he’s not touring.

“Tom Rush is a walking encyclopedia of American Song….at 77 he’s found his own muse…and his voice is still beautiful.”

All Songs Considered, NPR

Friday, November 20, 2026
7:30 pm, Doors open 7:00 pm

Columbus College of Art & Design
Joseph V. Canzani Center
60 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215

Map & Parking

General admission: $35 (no service fee)
Youth under age 18: $5 
CCAD students: $10 per ticket discount at the door with student ID