[SFS Concerts]:: SFS July Calendar of Events

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>Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 09:59:42 -0800
>From: Robbi Kearns <robbik at isdnseattle.net>
>Subject: [SFS Concerts]:: SFS July Calendar of Events
>
>Here is July's Calendar!
>
>Both events are at the Tractor Tavern (5212 Ballard Ave NW) and are
>Non-smoking events. (Due to legalities witih alcohol at the Tractor, the
>events are 21 years & older).
>
>Hope to see you at the shows!
>
>As always, phone 206-528-8523 or visit www.seafolklore.org for additional
>information about tickets. We are scheduling a lot of great shows for the
>Fall...stop by the website (or look at the bottom of this email) to check
>out the shows and make reservations online!
>
>
>** Medna Usta **
>Balkan Dance and Music Concert
>Sunday, July 12, 7:30 pm
>Tractor Tavern
>Cover: $12 Door, $10 Seattle Folklore Society Members
>
>The Seattle Folklore Society will present Medna Usta (translated&mdash;
>Honey Lips) in a Balkan dance and music concert, Sunday, July 12, 7:30 p.m.
>at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard.
>
>Medna Usta is noted for their hot dance tunes and intricate three-part
>vocal harmonies drawing from the Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Rom traditions.
>Medna Usta has been performing together since 1985. Performance venues have
>included the famed Ashkenaz in Berkeley, California, the Fillmore in San
>Francisco, and the Centrum International Festival in Port Townsend,
>Washington. This will be their first appearance in Seattle.
>
>
>**Roy Bailey in Concert **
>Sunday, July 26th at 8pm at the Tractor Tavern,
>5213 Ballard Ave. NW
>Admission is $9 in advance (see ticket outlets below) or $10 at the door.
>
>Roy Bailey, described in the GUARDIAN as "possessing one of the folk
>world's finest voices" has been a leader and an icon in the British folk
>music scene for forty years. Originally inspired by Ewan McColl and Pete
>Seeger, Roy has developed his own distinctive and unique style and is a
>fine interpreter of traditional and topical contemporary songs. Roy has
>appeared in concerts, festivals, on radio and television in many countries
>and has achieved international acclaim.
>
>Roy Bailey has collaborated with many fine musicians and song writers such
>as Leon Rosselson, Frankie Armstrong, Rob Johnson, Tom Robinson, Martin
>Carthy, John Kirkpatrick and Billy Bragg to make an impressive number of
>recordings including "Rhythm and Reds", "Business as Usual", "New
>Directions in the Old" and "Gentle Men" which was written by Rob Johnson
>for the 1997 Passendale Peace concert in Belgium. The song "The Whistle"
>sung by Roy is one of the most moving songs of peace ever recorded. Roy
>has also teamed up with Britain's progressive and outspoken labor
>minister, Tony Benn, in a performance called "Writing on the wall" which
>is a thought provoking but humorous celebration of Britain's strong
>tradition of popular dissent.
>
>An emeritus professor of sociology at Sheffield University, Roy has been
>singing full time for the last ten years. He was elected "Fellow of the
>Royal Society of Arts" in 1989 in recognition of his achievements in both
>academics and music. In March 1998 he had his debut at the Royal Albert
>Hall in London to commemorate his 40 years of singing. Matin Carthy, Rob
>Johnson, Billy Bragg, Tony Benn and other friends joined him. Roy
>captivated the near capacity audience with his gentle humor, the simple
>beauty of his voice and the power of his performance and with the
>electrifying communal treatment of "The World Turned Upside Down" he
>brought the crowd to its feet.
>
>What others say about Roy:
>"Roy is one of the most masterful live performers I've seen.." Dave T.
>Wake Up 1994
>
>"Roy has the capacity given only to a few, of making history and
>solidarity really live and meaningfulwe are fortunate to be able to learn
>through his supreme and committed artistry."
>Tony Benn, MP London 1985
>
>"A concert with Roy is a heart warming, spirit-strengthening experience "
>Susan Madden of KBCS 91.3 FM
>
>Tickets: Available in advance for $9 at: Bailey/Coy Books at 414 Broadway
>Ave. E. Dusty Strings at 3406 Fremont Ave, Elliott Bay Books at 1st South
>and South Main, Galway Traders at 432 15th Ave. NW. Red and Black Books at
>432 15th Ave. E and The Tractor Tavern at 5213 Ballard Ave NW and tickets
>by mail 528-8523.
>
>For additional information about Roy, visit
>http://www.stirrins.demon.co.uk/Artistes/Roy/Bailey.html
>
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