Monthly Archives: May 2012
Woody Guthrie Tribute Concert, May 19, 2012 : Chicago Tribune
By Kevin Mckeough, Special to the Chicago Tribune 9:52 a.m. CDT, May 20, 2012 The night climaxed, of course, with what ringleader Tom Morello called “a revolutionary class warfare anthem,” although its sounded more like a jubilant New Orleans parade … Continue reading
A Tribute to Woody Guthrie: Chicago Sun-Times
Friday afternoon in Daley Plaza, folk-rocker Tom Morello roused the rally organized by National Nurses United by playing inspirational union songs. Then he tried to lead a sing-along of “This Land Is Your Land.” But the crowd was young and, … Continue reading
Folksongs of Illinois CD #5
DATE: April 25, 2012 CONTACT: Bucky Halker, 773-275-4959 Company of Folk Receives NEA Art Works Grant for Folksongs of Illinois CD #5 Grant part of NEA announcement of 788 Art Works grants and $24.81 million in funding nationwide [Chicago]— National … Continue reading
The Ghost of Woody Guthrie: Bucky Halker & Andy Dee
Bucky is joined by musical pal Andy Dee for a new double CD project that pays tribute to the influence of Guthrie’s impact on Bucky over the last fifty years. The CD features 18 of Bucky’s original tunes and 4 … Continue reading