Janis Joplin is Terrific at Kavinoky Theater-October 1 to October 3, 2026 and having gone,  Samatha Joy belts out Janis Joplin’s songs true to her voice and energy while Dasia Cervi, Danielle Green, Anika Pace, Ember Tate-Steele were all terrific as muses from the past that influenced Joplin – Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, and Etta James.

It’s high energy with supporting musicians that make the evening a pleasure. Yes, there is some profanity so if you are a goody two-shoes, stay home. For those who remember Janis and Woodstock, this will be a memorable evening.

Thursday and Friday- 7:30pm

Saturdays -2:30pm and 7:30pm

Tickets or Call 716-829-7668

Pay What You Can Nights:- September 17 and 24 and October 1

320 Porter Ave.

Janis Joplin from Port Arthur Texas died at age 27 of a heroin overdose and was at Woodstock and her style and energy left a lasting legacy- learn more .  She would have been 83 this year.