W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB

Subject: W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 05:26 AM

WOODY GUTHRIE:HARD TIMES AND HARD TRAVELLIN' A Musical History Sung and spoken by WILL KAUFFMAN This is a free lecture/ performance that is being put on at the Ferens Building of THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL this THURSDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2007 from 4.30 to 5.30. The university's internal mail said ALL WELCOME so I rang the American Studies Dept and they said non-university outsiders are welcome. The programme description carries the following critique from Susan Castillo Professor of American Studies at King's College, London.

.....an hour long musical programme that sets the songs of Woody Guthrie in the context of the American 1930s - the Dust Bowl, the Depression, the New Deal and the state of Popular music itself. It explores through the performance of twelve songs, buttressed by historical commentary, the blending of music and radical politics that characterised Guthrie's most powerful and evocative work.

Will Kauffman presents Woody Guthrie's music with warmth and empathy. he captures the spirit of the era perfectly and conveys the notion that music really can make a difference.

Subject: RE: W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB
From: the one
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 06:42 AM

THANK YOU: I WILL TRY TO COME ALONG, PIP.

Subject: RE: W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 10:50 AM

this sounds interesting thanks for letting us know.

Subject: RE: W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 07:26 AM

I just found this link to Will Kaufman's site:

Will Kaufman

The site describes the performance and has recommendations from the great and good of the folk world.

Subject: RE: W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 03:31 PM

I have just discovered that the above link doesn't get you right through to the site so try this

Will Kauffman 2

Subject: RE: W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB
From: ossonflags
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 03:15 AM

Thanks Geoff.S
See you there, Pip - mayhap a pint or three after?

Subject: RE: W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB
From: the one
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 06:29 AM

sounds good to me MICK ,get some of that dust washed down.

Subject: RE: W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Feb 07 - 07:37 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB
From: ossonflags
Date: 22 Feb 07 - 04:27 AM

Any one else going?

Subject: RE: W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 22 Feb 07 - 05:49 PM

Thank you Hull University American Studies Dep. Will Kauffman was tremendous. The talk was very interesting and Will Kauffman's guitar playing and singing were great. His banjo and fiddle were pretty good too. There were quite a few Mudcatters at the performance and those I spoke to were as appreciative as me.If Mudcatters from outside the blessed Hull territories get a chance to hear him or perhaps even book him you are in for a treat.

Subject: RE: W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB
From: ossonflags
Date: 23 Feb 07 - 04:38 AM

I am with Geoff here.Will Kauffman gave a fantastic performance, well worth seeing and hearing .

It ran well over the hour advertised, with plenty of time for a question and answer session.

Subject: RE: W.GUTHRIE free talk/perform HULL 22 FEB
From: GUEST,Will Kaufman
Date: 25 Feb 07 - 03:39 PM

Dear Hull friends -

Many thanks for these kind words and for coming to the Guthrie session. I'll pass on your thanks to my colleagues in the American Studies Dept. at Hull.

All the best,

Will Kaufman
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