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Woody Guthrie/Steinbeck Tribute

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TWO GIANTS OF AMERICAN WORDCRAFT
CELEBRATED IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CONCERT



Woody Guthrie


This Land Is Your Land - A Tribute to John Steinbeck, Woody Guthrie and the American Spirit will take place Saturday, September 20 beginning at 2pm at Sleep Train Pavilion At Concord. So far, the lineup, which will include further additions includes:

Sheryl Crow
Cat Power
Henry Rollins (spoken word set)
Mike Ness
Son Volt
Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion

This is the first major event celebrating the legacies of both John Steinbeck and Woody Guthrie. This tribute will also feature an exhibit showcasing historical artifacts and rare video footage from the Woody Guthrie and John Steinbeck archives. A portion of the ticket proceeds from This Land Is Your Land will benefit the John Steinbeck and Woody Guthrie family foundations, organizations intent on preserving the manuscripts and materials of, and educating the public about, John Steinbeck and Woody Guthrie.

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