The Great American Folk Songbook

The Great American Folk Songbook

Hot on the heels of the successful Hollywood blockbuster “A Complete Unknown” – The Bob Dylan Story, the producers of The Jake Leg Jug Band now invite you to join them in celebration of the songs of the Great American Folk Songbook.

When discussing American folk music, it’s most likely the first names that come to mind are Woody Guthrie and Lead Belly
It could be said that nobody did more across the decades to keep the names of these alive than the grand-daddy of American folk music, Pete Seeger and the great Johnny Cash – both men being the main draw that built the famous Newport Folk Festival. Meanwhile, here in the UK, our very own Lonnie Donegan was unquestionably Britain’s first commercial folk music star, given that his biggest chart hits were a 50/50 mix of both Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie songs.

This vibrant two hour concert stars Duncan Wilcox & Warren James, both of The Jake Leg Jug Band, the UK’s most popular vintage touring band.
Joined by a number of special guest musicians, they will take you on a musical journey back in time to old America, presenting you with the songs that forged the American dream. Tales of railroads, outlaws, cotton fields, churches, ships, and penitentiaries.

Don’t miss out on this unique show of stories, songs, and good humour.