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Thread #113475 Message #2505671
Posted By: nickp
02-Dec-08 - 06:20 AM
Thread Name: BBC making documentary on bluegrass
Subject: RE: BBC making documentary on bluegrass
These concerts appear to be related to this thread.
Unfortunately it seems like the importance of old time music has been overlooked in the supporting concerts unless you stretch to the Wiyos- www.thewiyos.com
Folk America: a celebration of the enduring influence of American Folk music and a rare chance to see some of the legends of the 1960s folk scene on one stage. Concerts to be broadcast by BBC Four on Friday 30 January.
Venue: The Barbican, London Tickets: £15/20/25
Wednesday 21 Jan 7.30pm - Folk America: Hollerers, Stompers & Old Time Ramblers
Featuring: Seasick Steve, The Wiyos, CW Stoneking, Cedric Watson & Bijoux Creole, Diana Jones and others tbc
Thu 22 Jan 7.30pm - Folk America: Greenwich Village Revisited
Featuring: Judy Collins, Eric Andersen, John Sebastian, Roger McGuinn and others tbc
Don't think I'll bother... (I'm biased being an old time fan) lets just hope the documentarty is better.