'Hey, you know that's real good,' Bonoff remembers Ronstadt saying, 'What else have you got?' On Linda's 'Hasten Down the Wind' album, there were three Bonoff songs: 'Someone to Lay Down Beside Me,' 'If He's Ever Near' and 'Lose Again.'Īs Ronstadt was scoring hits with Karla Bonoff songs, Karla herself was signed as a solo artist to Columbia Records in 1977 and her first self-titled album was released that year. Karla recalled playing a tape of 'Lose Again' for her. Kenny and Andrew joined Linda Ronstadt's band, and through that connection, Ronstadt was to hear a demo of hers. Bryndle broke up, but it launched four very illustrious careers. This was right before Crosby, Stills and Nash, and before Fleetwood Mac. Karla says, 'I think they didn't really know quite what to make of it.

The band made an album for A&M, but it was never released. They were Kenny Edwards, (who had started the Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt and Bobby Kimmel), Wendy Waldman, and Andrew Gold - and the band Bryndle was born - one of the early songwriter groups, even before the Eagles. Jackson Browne, James Taylor and Elton John were around the Troubadour in those days.' There were some other writer-singers who became friends of Karla's, and eventually, they decided to put a band together.

She talks about lining up at the legendary Troubadour at noon on Mondays to get a slot in the famous Monday night Troubadour 'hoot,' which was a breaking ground for many artists who went on to great success. She became friends with other singer-songwriters and musicians in the 60’s who were creating their own unique sound. Regular tickets, $40 are available at and on the day of show.īorn and raised in Southern California, Karla Bonoff was a songwriter by the age of 15. Karla's passion was always music. Advance discounted tickets $35 and available directly from the box office at 20. On Saturday, May 20 Karla Bonoff comes to the historic Opera House at Boothbay Harbor to perform in a 7:30 p.m. Fans and critics agree that her songs are timeless. Her songs have become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. Karla Bonoff is described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation – she’s enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity and the unwavering respect of her peers.

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