Thurs 11th, Brixton: 'WOODY GUTHRIE - a musical tour' by Will Kaufman. FREE!

[sim667]

Yes, he's Arlo's Dad.

thought it would be the other way round........ arlo must be in his 50's

 

[killer b]

do it! the anti-racist show is superb, if a little depressing in places... plenty of tales of lynching and the like...

 

[killer b]

thought it would be the other way round........ arlo must be in his 50's

it's a show about the songs of woody - he's been dead since the 60s...

 

[editor]

Any chance of you having him back again anytime Ed?

Not for a while, I'm afraid, although I might see about getting him down for the anti racist show.

The fella always plays for free, but it does cost a fair bit in travel expenses as he lives way up north. It was worth every penny though. Last night was a real education.

 

[Maggot]

The Guthrie show was fantastic. What a talent, was great to have the context of the songs explained.

Was too tired to stay for the later acts.

 

[colacubes]

The ladies swooned over the Stars of Sunday League

I love him

Was an ace night. All the bands were amazing and it was a fantastic crowd

 

[Biddlybee]

I was too tired to move

 

[editor]

That Guthrie show was so good I'm surprised that it hasn't had an off-West End theatre run somewhere. It was a real privilege hearing the story and the songs presented so well - and (if I may say so myself ), it formed a perfect introduction to the modern day struggle of the Lani Singers.

 

[killer b]

The Guthrie show was fantastic. What a talent, was great to have the context of the songs explained.

he's also one of the worlds foremost academic authorities on irony.

 

[Biddlybee]

That Guthrie show was so good I'm surprised that it hasn't had an off-West End theatre run somewhere. It was a real privilege hearing the story and the songs presented so well - and (if I may say so myself ), it formed a perfect introduction to the modern day struggle of the Lani Singers.

I reckon if I hadn't seen Kaufman before then I would've come down... tis a great show isn't it?

Was a shame to miss the Lani Singers, but I wouldn't have lasted that late

 

[QueenOfGoths]

I am so pleased it went well and people liked the Guthrie show and I agree with you ed, it would be great if he could get a fringe or off-West End gig as he deserves a wider exposure.

I think killer b's thread about his British Library show has a link to his myspace page if anyone is interested. Would post the direct link but can't access myspace at work

http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=278491

 

[editor]

Got this email from Will:

Thanks again for that wonderful gig last night - I'm really pleased that so many folks braved the tube shutdown and came out. And it's really gratifying to read the Urban75 thread! Could you please let folks know that all the songs are now on my MySpace page, and - if I've uploaded them correctly - they should all be downloadable. The URL is:

www.myspace.com/willkaufman

 

[han]

I missed the first half but really liked the West Papuan guys (brought a tear to me eye) and loved the Trans Siberian Brass Band as always - they always rock and certainly did last night!