DC LABORFEST
Celebrating Labor Arts
Tue, May 10, 5pm – 8pm
5-6p be part of the live audience for a Live@5 simulcast on WPFW 89.3 FM 6-8p concert Busboys and Poets, 235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012 $10; Buy tickets online here Join Joe, Steve and Peter for an intimate and rousing evening of music, politics, and the human spirit. The show starts with a 1-hour set of live music and conversation as the local musicians sing songs and chat with Union City Radio’s Chris Garlock on WPFW’s Live@5 show, which will broadcast live from the Takoma Busboys, where you can enjoy the show and see live radio being made! Then from 6-8p, Joe, Peter and Steve will perform a rousing concert that’ll include Americana and roots-rock music, including folk, rock’n roll, bluegrass, country, soul, and more. All three are longtime activists, organizers and musicians, and their songs of work, hope, freedom and labor rights guarantee an inspirational evening for all. |
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Thu, May 19, 5pm – 8pm
Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 $10; Buy tickets online here 5-6p be part of the live audience for a Live@5 simulcast on WPFW 89.3 FM 6-8p concert MAGPIE’s Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner have been singing about unions and workers for their entire career. Pete Seeger called them “…more links in the chain,” dedicating their lives and music to leaving this world a better place. From Joe Hill and the Wobblies to the miners of Appalachia to Pete Seeger, Joe Glazer, and contemporary songs by themselves and fellow writers, Greg and Terry cover more than a century of labor song with power and authenticity. http://www.magpiemusic.com A former union organizer and activist based in New York, George Mann sings songs from the last century of labor and social activism, and his own songs are powerful and funny takes on the state of the nation. His concerts are part sing-along, part history lesson, and he can make you shout for joy, send chills down your spine or bring tears to your eyes in the same set. http://georgemannmusic.com/ |
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Thursday, May 19 at 6 PM - 10 PM
Hot Tub House 4320 8th St NW Facebook page here Verizon workers have been on strike for a fair contract for a month. Come wile out to some music and support the strike fund for workers who are standing up for good jobs! POLYON * PSYCHIC SUBCREATURES * CHILL PARENTS $7-$20 Sliding Scale Suggested Donation We'll be selling beers and mixed drinks too. All proceeds benefit the Verizon strikers. CLICK HERE for more info on the strike and how you can support and join the picket lines. |
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Tue, May 31, 5pm – 8pm
Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 FREE; RSVP here 5-6p be part of the live audience for a Live@5 simulcast on WPFW 89.3 FM 6-7p Rusty plays jazz CDs The DC LaborFest wraps up with a full night of jazz starting with a live simulcast concert from 5-6p on WPFW 89.3FM with local jazz musicians – and Washington Musicians Union members -- Harry Appelman, Marty Nau, Steve Novosel and Nasar Abadey. Then from 6-7P, WPFW jazz host Rusty Hassan will play jazz CDs. Hassan is a retired AFGE national representative and proud member of the Communications Workers of America. |
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