The Woody Guthrie Festival: Weaving The Threads is a two-day event honoring the legacy of an American icon and celebrating the many facets of his creative life: musician, artist, technologist, political activist, and writer. Featuring live performances by Jay Farrar (of Son Volt), Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, Tao Seeger, The Atomic Duo (feat. Mark Rubin of Bad Livers), Seth Bernard & May Erlewine, Café Nuba featuring Ashara Ekundayo, Jennifer Johns & Erwin Thomas, and Master of Ceremonies Aaron Keim.
The festival will also include art, films, workshops, and presentations from the Woody Guthrie Foundation & Archives, including panel discussions with Woody’s granddaughter and performer Sarah Lee Guthrie, Pete Seeger’s grandson and performer Tao Seeger, granddaughter and Director of the Woody Guthrie Foundation, Anna Canoni, the Head Archivist and Curator of the Woody Guthrie Archives, Jorge Arévalo, and all-things-Woody collector Barry Ollman.
Festival Schedule:
Friday, July 30
- 5:00 pm
- Doors open
- 5:30-7:00 pm
- Film Screening: “I Ain’t Got No Home” – Tuft Theater
- 7:30 pm
- Concert in Daniels Hall featuring Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, Tao Seeger and Aaron Keim as Master of Ceremonies
Saturday, July 31
- 10:30 am
- Doors open
- 11:00-12:00 pm
- Workshop Choices:
- The Life & Legacy of Woody Guthrie – Anna Canoni, Woody Guthrie granddaughter and Director of Woody Guthrie Foundation
- Write A Letter/Paint A Letter – Woody was know for his beautiful hand written letters adorned with art. See examples of his work and write/paint a letter to friend, loved-one, or politician. We’ve got the letters and paint, you bring the words and art!
- 12:05-1:05 pm
- Workshop Choices:
- Collecting Woody – Barry Ollman, Local, Woody Guthrie artifact collector & member or the Advisory Board of the Woody Guthrie Foundation
- Woody Sing A Long – Bring an instrument or just your voice and play a dozen or so of Woody’s favorite tunes. Lyrics and chords provided.
- 1:10-2:10 pm
- Lunch Break (Lunch available for purchase.)
- Not Just For Kids – Sarah Lee Guthrie will lead songs written by her and her grandfather Woody that are loved by Kids and Adults alike.
- 2:15-3:00 pm
- Workshop Choices:
- Global Woody – Jorge Arévalo, Head Archivist & Curator of Woody Guthrie Archives
- Protest Music in the Contemporary Age – Mark Rubin of the Atomic Duo and Bad Livers will present songs and ideas as a modern protest artist.
- 3:00-4:00 pm
- Workshop Choices:
- Woody 2.0 – A Multimedia Weaving of the Threads – Scott Kinnamon
- Songwriting with Johnny Irion & Sarah Lee Guthrie – This dynamic duo will talk about their songwriting process, play some songs, and also talk about how granddad Woody approached writing some of his famous songs.
- 4:00 pm
- Doors Open to Concert Ticket Holders
- 4:15 pm
- Film Screening – “Man in the Sand”
- 4:15-6:30 pm
- Open Stage in Cafe
- 7:30 pm
- Concert in Daniels Hall – Jay Farrar (of Son Volt), The Atomic Duo featuring Mark Rubin of Bad Livers, Seth Bernard & May Erlewine, & Café Nuba featuring Ashara Ekundayo, Jennifer Johns, & Erwin Thomas
Tickets
7/30 Concert/Film Screening Ticket
$30/$25 Members
7/31 Day Pass – Exhibits & Workshops Ticket (Concert not included)
ONLY $10
7/31 Concert/Film Screening/Open Stage Ticket
$30/25 Members
Tickets now onsale online, or by calling 303.777.1003 ext. 2. You can also stop by the Swallow Hill’s box office at 71 East Yale Avenue during regular business hours.
Performing Artists
Friday, July 30
Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion
Tao Seeger
and Aaron Keim as Master of Ceremonies
Saturday, July 31
Jay Farrar (of Son Volt)
The Atomic Duo (feat. Mark Rubin of Bad Livers)
Seth Bernard & May Erlewine
Café Nuba featuring Ashara Ekundayo, Jennifer Johns & Erwin Thomas
Speakers & Presenters
Anna Canoni – Director of the Woody Guthrie Foundation & granddaughter of Woody Guthrie
Jorge Arévalo – Head Archivist & Curator of Woody Guthrie Archives
Barry Ollman – Local, Woody Guthrie artifact collector & member of the Advisory Board of the Woody Guthrie Foundation
Scott Kinnamon –
Sarah Lee Guthrie – Performing artist & Woody Guthrie’s granddaughter
Tao Seeger – Performing artist & Pete Seeger’s grandson
Johnny Irion – Performing artist
Festival Workshops
Collecting Woody with Barry Ollman
Global Woody with Jorge Arévalo
Woody 2.0 A Multimedia Weaving of the Threads with Scott Kinnamon
Moderated Panel discussion with Anna Canoni, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Tao Seeger, Barry Ollman
Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion – share their songs for kids & covers of Woody Guthrie favorites
Woody Guthrie sing-a-long, led by Sarah Lee Guthrie and Tao Seeger and more…..
The Woody Guthrie Foundation and Archives
We believe that the knowledge of Woody Guthrie’s life and creative legacy enhances, educates and broadens our identity as Americans and as world citizens. By maintaining the Woody Guthrie Archives and presenting it to the world; by developing public programs, museum exhibitions, and educational programs; and by sponsoring research and the creation of new art, the Woody Guthrie Foundation serves and benefits local, national and global audiences. More information at woodyguthrie.org.
