George Mann embarks on northwest concert tour
George Mann, 07.04.2010 13:58
Hello Folks: Just a short note... I head out to the west coast for a number of gigs, info below -- highlights being April 9 in Portland with David Rovics, April 10 in Seattle with David Rovics and Jim Page, and April 17 in Berkeley with Chris Chandler, Francisco Herrera and Mark Ross. Along the way, I'll also be in Bellingham, Everett, Eugene, Ashland, Ukiah and Florence, then ending up at the Labor Notes Conference in Detroit!
**ASHLAND GIG**
Thursday, April 15 at 8 PM in Ashland, OR -- The Caldera Taphouse, 31 Water Street (541-482-HOPS); George in Concert with Mark Ross. Sponsored by Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice, Southern Oregon Central Labor Council and our good friend Wes Brain is promoting. Suggested donation $5 - $10, all welcome, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Full info here at my website: 
http://www.georgemann.org
* * George Mann * *
* * Mark Ross * *
I hope you will check out http://www.untilyoucomehome.com -- the website for the new CD compilation I produced. These songs for veterans and their kin represent a beautiful collection of work from the likes of Utah Phillips, Tom Paxton, Magpie, Holly Near, David Rovics, Julius Margolin, John Gorka and many others. You can hear audio there, and check out the "Video" page-- there's a new video of my song "Streams of Gold," shot and produced by Chris Chandler and Jen Delyth, and videos from four of the artists on "Until You Come Home."
Hey, check out this nice review of "Until You Come Home" from our comrade and fellow worker/musician John Pietaro:
http://www.politicalaffairs.net/article/articleview/9342/
I look forward to seeing friends on the west coast! My new solo CD, "Songs for Jules and Bruce," is complete, and I am glad to be heading out on the road to sing these new songs.
Here's a peak at one of the songs, which Labor Notes has posted as its song of the month for April:
http://www.labornotes.org/2010/04/utah-sounds-fine
The http://www.georgeandjulius.com website is being rebuilt but much of it is still there-- technical/ server issues forced some moves. Thanks to Debbie Wager for all her work on my websites!
Best wishes, drop me a note, hope to see you soon, George
If you have friends on the west coast, please forward this info!
And the dates are.....
Friday, April 9 at 8 PM in Portland, OR -- George kicks off Spring West Coast tour at Mother Maybel's, 510 NE 28th Ave. Phone: (510) 236-8541. David Rovics will also be on the bill! David's website: www.davidrovics.com. This is a benefit for Education WithOut Borders; suggested donation $10 -$15, all welcome regardless of donation.
Venue link: http://www.mothermaybels.com
Saturday, April 10 at 8 PM in Seattle, WA -- University Lutheran Church, 1604 NE 50th Street (and 16th Ave. NE) Link: www.ulcseattle.org George and David Rovics in Concert, sponsored by the Seattle Chapter #92 of Veterans for Peace. Jim Page will also appear as part of a tribute to the Jim Hinde, longtime VFP activist and folksinger, who died in 2008. Tickets are $12 in advance (through Brown Paper Tickets) or $15 at the door.
Monday, April 12 at 7 PM in Bellingham, WA -- George Mann in Concert at Green Frog Cafe Acoustic Tavern, 902 North State Street. Link: www.acoustictavern.com
George will be visiting friends and doing two sets between 7 and 8:30 PM. Admission by donation (pass the hat!), all welcome.
Tuesday, April 13 at 6 PM in Everett, WA -- George Mann in Concert at Zippy's Lounge, 1804 Hewitt Ave.
Phone (425) 258-4940. George will do two sets, at 6 and 7 PM. Admission by donation, all welcome!
Wednesday, April 14 at 7 in Eugene, OR -- A house concert with Mark Ross hosted by Dennis Soper, 193 Knoop Lane.
RSVP by phone or email: (541) 520-2751 or email: 
lowtidedrifters@gmail.com. Suggested admission $5 - $10.
Thursday, April 15 at 8 PM in Ashland, OR -- The Caldera Taphouse, 31 Water Street (541-482-HOPS); George in Concert with Mark Ross. Sponsored by Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice, Southern Oregon Central Labor Council and our good friend Wes Brain is promoting. Suggested donation $5 - $10, all welcome, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Friday, April 16 at 6 PM in Ukiah, CA -- The Bluebird Cafe, 1380 South State Street! A special dinner and concert put together by our friends and co-sponsored by Mendocino County Coalition of Union Members and Mendocino County Veterans for Peace Chapter 116. George and Mark Ross will be in concert, dinner served at 6 PM and music from 7 to 9 PM. Dinner and concert $20; "no host bar" for wine and beer sales; if coming for concert only (starting at 7 PM), suggested admission $5 - $10, no one turned away.
Saturday, April 17 at 8 PM in Berkeley, CA -- Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar (at Bonita).
A special concert to highlight the "Until You Come Home" CD. George, Mark Ross, Francisco Herrera and Chris Chandler on the Bill! A great night of music with many songs focusing on the effects of war on soldiers and families.
Suggested admission $5 - $10, all welcome! Venue link: www.bfuu.org
Thursday, April 22 at 7 PM in Florence, OR -- George Mann in Concert at the Bromley Room, Florence Public Library, 1460 Ninth Street (541-997-3132). Sponsored by Veterans for Peace. Suggested admission $5 - $10, all welcome.
Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25 -- Labor Notes Conference, Detroit, MI. George will be busking and performing throughout the weekend, Anne Feeney, Lynn Marie Smith and Evan Greer also in the house!
And then in May...
Saturday, May 1 from 1-5 PM in Haledon, NJ -- The annual May Day concert event at the American Labor Museum (Botto House) with Chris Chandler, Roy Zimmerman, the Solidarity Singers, and more. Alan Podber and Marty Confurius will appear with George, singing some of Julius's songs and others from our catalog. Suggested admission $10, food and drink provided. The festival is being renamed in Julius Margolin's honor at this year's gathering.
Saturday, May 1 at 10 PM in Brooklyn, NY -- George and the dynamic duo of Chris Chandler and Paul Benoit are all on the bill at this fundraiser for the New York General Management Branch of the IWW and its Starbucks campaign.
Location: Surreal Estate, 13-15 Thames Street in Brooklyn, $5 - $10 sliding scale admission. L Train to Morgan is the nearest subway stop.
Saturday, May 8 at 7 PM in Laurel, MD -- George's annual trek to the "Soup and Song" concert series hosted by Charlie and Marilyn Bernhardt. For info, email Charlie at soupandsong@earthlink.net.
Soup and snacks at 7 PM, concert at 8 PM. Suggested admission $10, all welcome.
Friday, May 14 at 8 PM in Altamont, NY -- George Mann in Concert at the Village Hall, 115 Main Street (Rte. 146), hosted by the James Connolly Upstate New York Branch of the IWW. This concert and the following night's concert will focus on the life and work of Utah Phillips, whose birthday was May 15. Suggested admission $5 - $10, all welcome. Call 518-861-5627 for more info.
Saturday, May 15 at 8 PM in Boston, MA -- George Mann in Concert, The Lucy Parsons Center, 549 Columbus Ave. Hosted by the Boston Branch of the IWW. A special concert to commemorate the life of Utah Phillips on what would have been his 75th birthday! Suggested donation sliding scale, $5 - $12.
Sunday, May 16 at 7 PM in Holland, Vermont -- A concert with Emily Nyman, one of the artists from the "Until You Come Home" CD, sponsored by the Northeast Kingdom Peace and Justice group. The concert will be held at Bob Castle's barn (Mead Hill Farm) in Holland. Phone number for info: (802) 895-4630. Suggested donation $5, all welcome.
Saturday, May 22 at 8 PM at Lulu's Village Pub, 1509 Main Street in Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY -- Long Island Veterans for Peace will host a concert featuring George. Event scheduled for 8-11 PM, George will be the featured performer and will sing songs from the "Until You Come Home" CD.
Link: www.luluslive.com
Songs for Veterans and Their Kin
Folksinger, Songwriter and Producer
Julius Margolin, 8/16/1916 - 8/24/2009
A friend to all except the ruling class
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