Overview
From Woody Guthrie telling us whose land is whose, to the Black Eyed Peas asking where the love is, the protest song is one that transcends generations and genres as the ultimate tool against oppression. Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and just about every band with a slither of social conscience has tried their hand at writing one, and now to celebrate a collection of songs that could make a genre of their own, The Triffid will be showcasing some of the best.
Children of the Revolution: The History of the Protest Song will be held on the January 17, two days after what would have been the 86th birthday for civil rights leader Martin Luther King. The night will feature performances by Jackie Marshall, Luke Peacock (with his full band), Sahara Beck, Kahl Wallis of The Medics, CKNU, Lucy Star of Satellite and Celestino. All artists will be performing pieces of protest and passion that have inspired them. Between singers will be speakers to clue you in, with drinks will on tap until the night wraps up.
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When
Sat, Jan 17, 2015
Saturday, January 17, 2015
8:00pm
Where
The Triffid7-9 Stratton Street
Newstead