Mary Gauthier has built a career around songs that tell the truth — often the difficult truth — with honesty, compassion and an unmistakable sense of humanity. Now, she’s entering a new chapter with "Reckoning," her forthcoming album due September 25. The nine-song collection explores personal, political and spiritual reckonings, balancing the urgency of the moment with Mary’s enduring sense of hope.
Mary Gauthier is also the author of Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting, part memoir, part exploration of the creative process and the transformative power of songwriting.
In our conversation, Mary talks about reckoning, her book, and what she’s learned about writing songs — including the importance of finding the emotional truth at the heart of a story.
You can see Mary Gauthier live in the region September 4 at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, followed by a September 5 show at Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs, where she’ll celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mercy Now with special guest Jaimee Harris.
It’s a chance to see one of Americana’s most compelling storytellers — and hear the stories behind the songs.
