Talkin’ Hard Work – A Woody Guthrie Labor Day Tribute

In honor of the working man and woman, a special holiday event featuring lively, full band renditions of the songs, words, and spirit of Woody Guthrie! The band will also perform songs that were cut due to rain at the July 4th tribute.

Including selections written by, inspired by, and in the spirit of Woody, this special event will honor the working class and the values that built this nation with foot-stomping folk, protest songs, and sing-alongs!

For nearly 100 years, Woody Guthrie’s songs have run around the world like a fast train on a well-oiled track. They’ve become the folk song standards of the nation, known and performed in many languages throughout the world. He wrote over 3,000 songs in his lifetime, hundreds of which that have become staples in the canon of American music. He inspired several generations both politically and musically with songs such as “This Land Is Your Land”.

“There’s several ways of saying what’s on your mind. And in states and counties where it ain’t any too healthy to talk too loud, speak your mind, or even to vote like you want to, folks have found other ways of getting the word around. One of the mainest ways is by singing. Drop the word ‘folk’ and just call it real old honest to god American singing. No matter who makes it up, no matter who sings it and who don’t, if it talks the lingo of the people, it’s a cinch to catch on, and will be sung here and yonder for a long time after you’ve cashed in your chips. If the fight gets hot, the songs get hotter. If the going gets tough, the songs get tougher.” – Woody Guthrie

Sunday, September 6th
Doors: 6pm/Show: 7pm
$20 Suggested Donation