Troubadour Tom Chapin’s career has covered an incredible amount of creative ground, including six decades in music with 27 albums and three Grammy awards.

Chapin’s the son of noted jazz drummer Jim Chapin and, as a teenager, began performing professionally in the Greenwich Village folk scene alongside siblings Harry and Steve as The Chapin Brothers. Tom’s brother, Harry, would later go on to have a renowned solo career, one which included the storytelling songs “Taxi,” “Mr. Tanner,” and the ubiquitous, “Cats In The Cradle,” the latter topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart 50 years ago this December.

Although Harry passed away in 1981, his family continues to keep his music and memory alive to this very day.

On Sunday, Sept. 15, fans of Harry Chapin and his family will get to experience the rich history of this legendary artist when The Chapin Family brings “Harry Chapin Greatest Stories Live” to the State Theatre in Easton.

To honor Harry’s commitment to fighting hunger, the event will also be holding a food drive. The audience is encouraged to bring along non-perishable food items, which will be donated to a local food bank.

I recently spoke with Tom Chapin about his family’s performance at the State Theatre, Harry’s legacy and more in this new interview.

Q. You’ve performed at the State Theatre many times. What do you like most about the venue?

Tom Chapin: It’s kind of hard to describe but the essentials of history are there. It feels like you’re part of a long run of amazing music and drama that have taken place and it energizes you. I love the old theaters.

You can read the rest of my Morning Call interview with Tom Chapin by Clicking Here.