Paula Cole - THIS FIRE: 30
Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St, 60608 Chicago Directions
Fri 25.09.2026 20:00
PAULA COLE SOUNDCHECK VIP EXPERIENCE - THIS FIRE: 30 Includes: One (1) General Admission Seated ticket Invitation to pre-show soundcheck experience with Paula Cole*, including:Intimate performance from the piano (2-3 songs)Q&A sessionOfficial THIS FIRE: 30 ZineCommemorative VIP laminate & lanyardEarly entry into the venueMerchandise shopping before doors open to the publicLimited availability*No formal meet & greet or photo with Paula included. Guests are welcome to take photos from the audience.Terms and conditions for the VIP package can be found here. Paula Cole returns to the stage with THIS FIRE: 30a special anniversary tour celebrating three decades of This Fire. A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for her fearless writing and genre-blending sound, Cole broke boundaries with songs that were both deeply personal and universally resonant.On THIS FIRE: 30, Paula will perform This Fire in its entiretyrevisiting the era-defining music that sparked a generation and bringing new life, nuance, and power to the songs fans have carried with them for decades. Expect an intimate, emotionally charged performance that honors the original spirit of the album while showcasing the artistry and perspective shes continued to evolve.Spanning 50+ markets across the US, the UK, and Europe, THIS FIRE: 30 marks a major touring moment for Paula Coleone of her most far-reaching runs in yearscelebrating a classic album and the enduring connection it created with listeners around the world.
Performers
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Rett Madison
Originally from West Virginia, Rett Madison is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, CA. She has been featured in publications like Billboard, American Songwriter, and Rolling Stone, where her music was described as "simultaneously brazen and vulnerable," giving her a place "in the new school of acclaim-worthy troubadours." She has sung backing vocals for artists such as Lorde and Kate Nash and served as opener for artists such as Elle King, Five for Fighting, Shawn Colvin, JP Saxe, Theo Katzman, Augustana, Scary Pockets, and more.
Releasing a handful of singles ahead of her September 2021 debut album, Pin-Up Daddy, she’s worked with some of the most talented players today, including Theo Katzman (who also produced Pin-Up Daddy), Brian Jones, Lee Pardini, and Joe Dart. She followed up her debut album release with the single “Jacqueline” debuting the direction for her next record.
