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| Program name: | Work o' the Weavers/Celebrating America's Pioneering Folk Quartet |
| Program category: |
History
Music Performing Arts- Storytelling |
| Program length: | 45-120 minutes |
| Audience level: | All ages |
| Audience size: | 100-1500 |
| Program description: | Beginning in 1950 with their 2-sided hit single, Tzena Tzena & Goodnight Irene, the Weavers ignited popular interest in folk music. With a freshness and exuberance never before heard, they enjoyed surprising success until they were caught up in the hysteria of the Cold War anti-communist witch-hunts of McCarthism and HUAC, blacklisted and driven from the stage in 1952 at the height of their popularity. Their triumphant 1955 Carnegie Hall reunion concert and the Vanguard recording of the event gave heart to a generation and served to kindle the 'folk boom' of the '50s & '60s, providing a foundation upon which virtually every subsequent folk performer would build. WORK O' THE WEAVERS recalls their timely story and timeless songs. Adhering faithfully to the Weavers' original arrangements, WORK O' THE WEAVERS' (James Durst, David Bernz, Marthat Sandefer & Mark Murphy) repertoire includes the beloved familiar songs--as well as some the Weavers never sang, but might be singing were they still active today. Rousing, refreshing and relevant. |
| Space/special requirements: | Artists can provide own sound reinforcement, if necessary. Stage should be minimum 15'w x 12'd and well-illuminated. |
| Travel restrictions: | |
| Program fee: | $1001- $3000 |
| Is this fee negotiable? | Yes |
| Mileage included? | Yes |
| Notes about the fee: | |
| Other notes: | |
| Regions this program can be performed in: |
Western Rochester Central South Central Capital District North Country Metro Southeastern Long Island |
| Program last updated: | 03/30/2009 |
| Performer Information | (see all of this performer's programs) |
| Stage name: | Work o' the Weavers |
| Performer name: | James Durst |
| Phone: | 914.997.1433, 917.975.5035 |
| Mailing address: | 30E Hillside Terrace White Plains, NY 10601 |
| E-mail address: | WorkotheWeavers@aol.com |
| Website: | http://workotheweavers.com |
| Performer's agent: | James Durst |
| Previous appearances at: |
The Guthrie Center, Gt. Barrington MA, Mohonk Mountain House Arts Festival, NY, Ciccone Theatre, Bergen NJ, Linda PAC, Albany NY, Clifton Park Parks & Rec, NY Contact information for New York State Public Libraries |
| Performer information last updated: | 03/30/2009 |
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