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Arlo Guthrie
Music: Clubs: folk
When: 10/20/09 @ 7:30pm
Cost: $30
Call: 241-2345
Web: www.arlo.net
More Information:
Arlo Guthrie
"Guthrie Family Rides Again"
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Barrymore Theatre
2090 Atwood Ave
Tickets: $30 Ticket Info: 608 241-2345, http://barrymorelive.com
Showtime: 7:30 pm
"The Guthries are the first family of American folk. They practice what Woody preached." -Vanity Fair
"...the biggest treat was the encore, one of Woody's last lyrics, written when he was in the hospital in the early '60s, with the music added later by Arlo, a little-known but beautiful, spiritual song called 'My Peace.' And the audience left in peace, knowing that Guthrie music is alive and well, and that the legacy is in good hands." -Robert Price, New Jersey Herald
On Oct. 20, folk music icon Arlo Guthrie will perform alongside three generations of Guthries as the "Guthrie Family Rides Again" tour hits the Barrymore Theatre in Madison.
Arlo Guthrie carries on the Guthrie Family legacy as he travels to communities far and wide sharing timeless stories and unforgettable classic tunes. A celebrated artist in American music, his artistic ventures help bridge an often-divided world through his powerful spirit of song. "Guthrie Family Rides Again" brings his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator to the stage alongside his beloved children and grandkids.
The concerts on the upcoming "Guthrie Family Rides Again" tour will feature Arlo's standards as well as a selection of unpublished Woody Guthrie lyrics recently put to music by such distinguished artists as Billy Bragg, Wilco, Eliza Gilkyson, Janis Ian, Wenzel, The Klezmatics and others. With many notable musicians from around the world contributing to keep the work of Woody Guthrie alive and well, the Guthrie Family will pay tribute to these artists as they perform some of the newly composed tunes.
"Guthrie Family Rides Again" spotlights three generations of Guthries including Arlo's son Abe, who has contributed keyboards and backing vocals to his father's live shows since the '80s. His daughters Cathy, Annie and Sarah Lee Guthrie, all of who have their own bustling music careers, will support by singing songs and accompanying on acoustic guitars. Sarah Lee's musical partner and husband Johnny Irion will lead songs and lend his stalwart guitar playing. The youngest generation of Guthrie kids will join in the fun on select songs.
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock, Arlo's family-run label Rising Son Records released Arlo Guthrie: Tales of '69 (Release Date: August 18, 2009). Recorded just prior to Woodstock, the recently discovered lost tape highlights Arlo live in concert in Long Island, NY and features nine tracks including an epic 28-minute talking blues tale as well as three previously unrecorded songs.
In September 2009, Rising Son will release In Times Like These (2007) on vinyl. A compelling collection of original songs and select American classics performed by Arlo and the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, In Times Like These marks the culmination of Arlo's ambitious work with 27 different symphony orchestras and more than 40 live concerts. His show at Boston Symphony Hall, conducted by Keith Lockhart, was recorded and aired on PBS's Evening at the Pops. In 2001, the Fourth of July celebration with the Pops was broadcasted live by A&E.
To commemorate Arlo and his family's imprint on American culture and ongoing social and musical influence, the Guthrie Family was featured in Vanity Fair (November 2007) as part of the "Music Portfolio Series on Folk Legends," a series featuring leaders in different musical genres. A legendary American folk music pioneer, Arlo Guthrie perseveres through the times leaving a lasting impression of hope and inspiration.
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