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| The Guthrie Family Legacy Tour From June '06 through May '07 Arlo Guthrie sets out across the USA on The Guthrie Family Legacy Tour to celebrate four generations of Guthrie Family music along with his son Abe, his daughter's duo Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, and multi-instrumentalist, Gordon Titcomb. The Guthries will visit Woody's songs and share old stories. The spirit of the Guthrie Family has been handed down from generation to generation. "It is in the songs, the humor, the commitment to keep making the world a little better for everyone, " says Arlo. The Legacy Tour will both honor Woody's tradition and explore new ground as it weaves its way through the generations of Guthries. There are millions of people who know the name Woody Guthrie. There may even be some who are familiar with his songs like "This Land Is Your Land, " or "The Reno Blues (Philadelphia Lawyer), " or "Oklahoma Hills." Many come to discover him through his friends like Pete Seeger, or perhaps young Bob Dylan. Nora Guthrie (Woody's daughter and Arlo's sister) has introduced Woody to many young musicians, asking them to create melodies to lyrics where no music existed. Wilco and Billy Bragg, Eliza Gilkyson, The Klezmatics, Janis Ian and many more have recorded these new collaborations. The Legacy Tour will cover family favorites of Woody's originals and the new songs. Arlo Guthrie, along with his son Abe, daughter number three, Sarah Lee and her husband, Johnny Irion will form the core band. They have all contributed to the family legacy by writing and performing their own material. They will be joined throughout the year by all of Arlo's children and grandchildren. Depending on availability other family members will join the cast. Cathy Guthrie (Arlo's number one daughter) and Amy Nelson (Willie's daughter) collectively known as "Folk Uke" will sometimes tour. Annie Guthrie (Arlo's number two daughter) may show up at any time. There are five Arlo grandkids threatening to come. Everyone will be singing the songs that have kept the Guthrie Family the first family of American Folk Music for generations. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |