Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW

Subject: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: GUEST,Fan O' Woody Guthrie
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 01:42 PM

I've seen a thread or two on this site regarding a One Man Show about Woody Guthrie Put on back in the 70's and 80's. Wanted to let you all know about this here new Woody Guthrie One Man Show that just had it's first run in Burbank CA. The show is titled "When The Curfew Blows" and Rob Tepper is playing Woody Guthrie. The Show was written by Rob Tepper and Corey Brandenstein. Corey is also the director. check out their website

Dust Bowl Productions

Looking forward to seeing them on the east coast!

Keeping Woody Around!

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: Folkiedave
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 02:36 PM

And the UK version of this by Will Kaufman can be seen at The Shakespeare, Gibraltar St. Sheffield - on Thursday September 24th.

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: John on the Sunset Coast
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 08:12 PM

I live within a reasonable drive to Burbank, but have not heard of this show. The linked website references no performance dates. Has Guest, Fan more information?

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: autoharpbob
Date: 17 Sep 09 - 10:00 AM

If you get the chance to see Will Kaufman, snap it up. He is superb, though his background in University lecturing may not go well with some people - it did not go down at my folk club with some of the audience. He is a brilliant musician and singer though, and loves his subject. He just talked too much for some of the audience - who proceeded to talk right back over him! See his MySpace - here - for many examples of songs from his show, which I really loved.

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: billhudson
Date: 17 Sep 09 - 05:00 PM

My two cents-
After watching the video I think he gets it damn close to the way Woody's use to come across and his singing.
Besides that Sammy Walker's version of Woody's music is damn good too.
Still Pickin'
Bill H.

Subject: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: Fan O' Woody Guthrie
Date: 17 Sep 09 - 06:51 PM

John On The Sunset Coast -

I guess it was their first run, Work In Progress sort of thing and it was at the Sidewalk Studio Theatre. I'm emailing them to put some dates up for upcoming shows. They packed the house every night though for the run apparently. I overheard someone at the show saying something about a Grand opening at the Grammy Museum Downtown. We'll see. I'm for sure going to be there for that show.

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: Stringsinger
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 10:43 AM

Woody left a legacy. Who can capture him? He was an ornery individual with a
specific personality that has been mythologized. He will be on post office stamps.
He will be an "institution" for later generations.

Most of those who try interpret him didn't even know him personally.

I knew him a very short time but on an intimate level as a "pickin' buddy".

He had his own set of values. There was "heart" in those values although they ran counter to what many believe would be ethical behavior.

Pete knew him very well. That was an odd couple if there ever was one.

Woody's legacy will be interpreted and re-interpreted until there is little resemblance
to the original person.

I guess it's the same with all musical "legends" like Louis Armstrong.

Having been exposed to him, it's hard to get those who interpret him for the public.

Pete is right though. Better to have that legacy out there even if it's not what it really was.

Frank

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: BB
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 02:32 PM

I don't think Will Kaufmann's 'Woody Guthrie: Hard Times & Hard Travellin' is actually a version of 'When the Curfew Blows', but I've also heard that it's a great show. Will does describe it as a 'live documentary', so I would expect there to be a fair amount of talk. Shammick Acoustic has booked Will to do it at The George in South Molton, N. Devon, on 20th March.

Barbara

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: Ross Campbell
Date: 19 Sep 09 - 12:48 PM

I saw one of Will Kaufmann's presentations in Preston earlier in the year. I'd describe it as an illustrated talk with songs and music - maybe not your usual folk club set, but I hope any of our local clubs would find his shows fascinating. Lots of people know a little about Woody Guthrie, but there's always more.

Another artist doing this kind of show is David Ferrard - Scottish -Americam based in Edinburgh. He gave his "Woody" set at Fylde recently, I only caught the last couple of songs, but a full room and applause at the end suggested his set was well-received.

Ross

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: Fan O' Woody Guthrie
Date: 03 Oct 09 - 12:18 AM

Heard that the One Man Show "When The Curfew Blows" -Rob Tepper- is going to be done at Santa Clara University on October 9th. thinking about heading out there...

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: open mike
Date: 03 Oct 09 - 02:03 AM

our own Francy has done a series of Woody Guthrie shows...
in Oklahoma, near Woody's hometown...and in Kansas, too.

well, everywhere he goes, really!!


hope to hear him again soon!

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: Rog Peek
Date: 03 Oct 09 - 03:22 AM

Will Kaufmann toured UK around May/June time this year. Excellent Show. Will Kaufmann May/June
Rog

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: billhudson
Date: 03 Oct 09 - 10:15 AM

If anyone can post a link to Rob's site and get the word around I am sure it would help. I have posted that link to a few places on the net.
Here is hoping it helps.
Still Pickin'
B.H.

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: Suffet
Date: 03 Oct 09 - 12:19 PM

Woody Guthrie has already been pictured on a series of post office stamps, along with Leadbelly, Josh White, and Sonny Terry. They were issued by the US Postal Service at the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival in Washington, DC, on June 26, 1998. I remember, because I was at the ceremony.

Click here for images.

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: Stringsinger
Date: 03 Oct 09 - 12:31 PM

Merle Haggard is convincing as an interpreter of Woody's song "Jesus Christ" in
Micheal Moore's new movie. He sounds a lot like Woody.

Subject: RE: Woody Guthrie One Man Show...NEW
From: Fan O' Woody Guthrie
Date: 20 Oct 09 - 02:27 PM

Well...I got to Santa Clara University and saw the Show on the 9th...Pretty darn Amazing...


Keep an eye out for when they might be coming to your town...this one's got something special going on.

Subject: Guthrie Legacy Concert!!!
From: Fan O' Woody Guthrie
Date: 20 Mar 10 - 11:09 PM

Look What I stumbled upon...It's to be held at the Tarrytown Music Hall in NY...

Kisses Sweeter Than Wine (4/24)
Performance Date: 4/24/2010, 8:00 pm


"THE GUTHRIE LEGACY CONCERT"
Feat. The Klezmatics, Pete Seeger, Fred Hellerman, The Work Of The Weavers & Rob Tepper.
Celebrating trail blazing singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie and his continuing influence through those who follow in his wake. Globally renowned world music super stars The Klezmatics, will be joined by the The Work of the Weavers, a group that recalls the music and spirit of their namesake, along with original Weavers Fred Hellerman and Pete Seeger. Also on the bill, introducing Rob Tepper who will perform excerpts from his one man show on the life of Woody Guthrie. This concert will raise funds for the Guthrie Archives and the Sloop Woody Guthrie