WOODSTOCK, N.Y. — Longtime independent musician Ani DiFranco will bring her “Spirit of Love Tour” to the Bearsville Theater at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, organisers announced. The show is set to feature material spanning the singer-songwriter’s varied catalogue — from folk roots through hip-hop, punk, soul and electronic influences — and will be opened by Boston-based alternative folk duo Sweet Petunia.
Touring, catalogue and what to expect
DiFranco, who built a reputation as a feminist figure and a driving force behind the DIY approach to music with her 1990s label Babe Records, has continued releasing work and touring into the 2020s. Her most recent recorded output includes Unprecedented Sh!t (2024) and a re-release of the landmark album Not a Pretty Girl (1995). She also recently published The Spirit of Ani, a collaborative book with cultural anthropologist Lauren Coyle that explores her spiritual and personal transformations.
For local audiences weighing a trip across the border or planning to follow the tour, the concert offers a chance to hear a mix of DiFranco’s catalogue live. The Bearsville show is listed with only standing room available and ticket prices beginning at $77 including taxes and fees.
- Artist: Ani DiFranco
- Tour: Spirit of Love Tour
- Support: Sweet Petunia (alternative folk duo from Boston)
- Date & time: Thursday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m.
- Venue: Bearsville Theater, Woodstock, N.Y.
- Tickets: Starting at $77 (taxes and fees included); standing room only
Practical details and ticketing
Those seeking tickets can purchase through the venue’s online ticketing link. The announcement specifies standing-room-only admission for this performance, and the stated starting price is $77, which includes taxes and fees. Availability and additional ticket tiers, if any, are controlled by the ticket vendor and the venue.
“Spirit of Love Tour”
For many in our region, concerts in the U.S. Hudson Valley — including shows in the village of Woodstock and nearby towns — are an accessible option for weekend cultural travel. While the announcement is for Woodstock, N.Y., the Bearsville Theatre has long been a destination for fans from across southern Ontario and beyond. Local patrons planning to attend should factor in passport requirements, travel time and any logistics tied to cross-border events.
DiFranco’s catalogue is noted for its genre-spanning approach and politicised songwriting, and she retains a profile that draws devoted audiences to intimate venues. The Bearsville Theatre setting is likely to offer a close-up experience, particularly given the standing-room-only format. Opening acts such as Sweet Petunia are often selected to complement the main performer’s mix of acoustic and experimental sounds, and attendees can expect a set that samples different phases of DiFranco’s long career.
For further details, including ticket purchases and venue policies, readers are directed to the ticket vendor’s online page linked in the event announcement. Those planning to travel from Woodstock, Ont., or other parts of southwestern Ontario should consider logistical planning well in advance.
