Christine Lavin (born January 2, 1952) is a New York City-based singer-songwriter and promoter of contemporary folk music. She has recorded numerous solo albums, and has also recorded with other female folk artists under the name
Four Bitchin' Babes. She is known for her sense of humor, which is expressed in both her music and her onstage performances. Many of her songs alternate between comedy and emotional reflections on romance.
Lavin worked at
Caffe Lena in
Saratoga Springs, New York until
Dave Van Ronk convinced her to move to New York City and make a career as a singer-songwriter. She followed his advice and accepted his offer of guitar lessons. She was the original host of Sunday Breakfast on
WFUV in New York City and a founding member of the Four Bitchin' Babes when they were formed in 1990.[1]
She is a lifelong astrophysics hobbyist and has included those themes in her music.[2]
Awards
The
ASCAP 43rd Annual Deems Taylor Award for her book Cold Pizza For Breakfast: A Mem-Wha??, 2011
The
ASCAP Foundation Jamie deRoy and Friends Award, 2010
Top 100 of the Most Influential Artists in the Last 15 Years, Singer Songwriter Magazine
Top 30 iPod Singer/Songwriters of Choice, WUMB, Boston 2006