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‘Juno’ musician to perform with local sibling pair

These days, it’s nearly impossible to talk about Kimya Dawson without mentioning “Juno.”

The singer-songwriter garnered mainstream acclaim since her contribution to the film’s soundtrack. She is on nearly half of the album, either through her solo work or with The Moldy Peaches and Antsy Pants. The romantic comedy starring Ellen Page and Michael Cera won the 2007 Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

Just three years ago, Dawson played a house show with her friend Matt Tobey in Bloomington. Dawson and Tobey, also know as Matty Pop Chart, will perform with Matt’s sister, Erin Tobey, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Matt Tobey, a Bloomington resident who has played with Dawson before and after “Juno,” said their shows are still lighthearted despite the recent shift to bigger venues and more fans. The performer and her close friends seem to be unaffected by her recent stardom.

“She hasn’t really changed,” Tobey said. “She’s still really awesome but has a hard time dealing with it.”

He explained that her former fan base consisted of a more close-knit following, compared to the recent expansion.

This isn’t to say Dawson doesn’t appreciate her new fans, but that she isn’t so keen about being treated with an elevated status.

“We’re equal; we’re building everyday connections and being made connected,” she said in a January IDS WEEKEND magazine article.

According to Dawson’s official Web site, she started recording on a cassette four-track. Her songs reflect a personal, story-telling format.

Besides her solo work, she’s contributed to the duos The Moldy Peaches with her friend Adam Green and Antsy Pants with her husband Angelo Spencer. She’s additionally worked with artists such as Ben Kweller and Third Eye Blind, among others.

Sally Meyer Rawlins, Sunrise Box Office manager, said the ticket sales for Sunday’s show are doing well. The venue can accommodate 565 seats.



Kimya Dawson, Matty Pop Chart, Erin Tobey
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
More info: Tickets are general admission and cost $15. They are currently on sale at the Sunrise Box Office or at www.bloomingtonarts.info.

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