DC LaborFest Music Events
Organized and presented by the Metropolitan Washington Council of the AFL-CIO, the DC LaborFest features a wide-ranging selection of art about work, workers and workers’ issues.
Tue, May 10, 5pm: JOE UEHLEIN, STEVE & PETER JONES
Sat, May 14, 7:30pm: DC LABOR CHORUS SPRING CONCERT
Fri, May 13, 7:30pm: THERE IS POWER IN A UNION: A LABOR SONGS VESPERS
Sat, May 14, 7:30pm: JOE UEHLEIN PREVIEWS THE U-LINERS NEW RECORD
Tue, May 17, 5pm: THE JUDGE SMITH BAND
Thu, May 19, 5pm: MAGPIE & GEORGE MANN
Thu, May 19, 6pm: BENEFIT SHOW FOR STRIKING VERIZON WORKERS W/POLYON, PSYCHIC SUBCREATURES & CHILL PARENTS
Tue, May 31, 5pm: RUSTY HASSAN’S LABOR JAZZ SHOWCASE
See below for detailed event write-ups and links to purchase tickets or RSVP.
Tue, May 10, 5pm: JOE UEHLEIN, STEVE & PETER JONES
Sat, May 14, 7:30pm: DC LABOR CHORUS SPRING CONCERT
Fri, May 13, 7:30pm: THERE IS POWER IN A UNION: A LABOR SONGS VESPERS
Sat, May 14, 7:30pm: JOE UEHLEIN PREVIEWS THE U-LINERS NEW RECORD
Tue, May 17, 5pm: THE JUDGE SMITH BAND
Thu, May 19, 5pm: MAGPIE & GEORGE MANN
Thu, May 19, 6pm: BENEFIT SHOW FOR STRIKING VERIZON WORKERS W/POLYON, PSYCHIC SUBCREATURES & CHILL PARENTS
Tue, May 31, 5pm: RUSTY HASSAN’S LABOR JAZZ SHOWCASE
See below for detailed event write-ups and links to purchase tickets or RSVP.
JOE UEHLEIN, STEVE & PETER JONES
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Tue, May 10, 5pm – 8pm
5-6p be part of the live audience for a [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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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There Is Power In A Union: A Labor Songs Vespers
Fri, May 13, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
FREE; Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124
From Joe Hill to Pete Seeger to Billy Bragg, the songs of the labor movement have helped rally workers to the cause, inspired men and women to organize for justice, and articulated the aspirations of of tens of millions of workers around the world. Join Pete Rafle, Bob Carr and Bob Hatfield as we honor the music and poetry that has inspired the power of solidarity and the workers' struggle. All are welcome. Stay after the service for refreshments and conversation. *Vespers: A complimentary, casual (occasionally spiritual) gathering around themes of music & poetry, easing the transition from workweek to weekend. We are a thriving liberal spiritual community of some 1200 adults and children, a descendant of the historic All Souls Unitarian in DC, now in our 61st year:
FREE; Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124
From Joe Hill to Pete Seeger to Billy Bragg, the songs of the labor movement have helped rally workers to the cause, inspired men and women to organize for justice, and articulated the aspirations of of tens of millions of workers around the world. Join Pete Rafle, Bob Carr and Bob Hatfield as we honor the music and poetry that has inspired the power of solidarity and the workers' struggle. All are welcome. Stay after the service for refreshments and conversation. *Vespers: A complimentary, casual (occasionally spiritual) gathering around themes of music & poetry, easing the transition from workweek to weekend. We are a thriving liberal spiritual community of some 1200 adults and children, a descendant of the historic All Souls Unitarian in DC, now in our 61st year:
DC LABOR CHORUS SPRING CONCERT
Sat, May 14, 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Washington Ethical Society, 7750 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Tickets
Two of DC’s favorite singing groups join their voices in song to celebrate the past and continued work of movements that changed America for the better -- labor and human rights. Not What You Think, an a cappella ensemble, and the DC Labor Chorus will share the stage for a concert of classics as well as current songs that focus on “Peace, Jobs and Justice.” The Chorus is a musical ensemble representing union and community activists from the Washington, DC area. Some of us are professional musicians but most of us are union members and activists who just love to sing! The DC Labor Chorus sings for rallies, demonstrations, and picket lines. We invite anyone who loves to sing about worker solidarity and social justice to join us Mondays at 7p at the Washington Ethical Society
Washington Ethical Society, 7750 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Tickets
Two of DC’s favorite singing groups join their voices in song to celebrate the past and continued work of movements that changed America for the better -- labor and human rights. Not What You Think, an a cappella ensemble, and the DC Labor Chorus will share the stage for a concert of classics as well as current songs that focus on “Peace, Jobs and Justice.” The Chorus is a musical ensemble representing union and community activists from the Washington, DC area. Some of us are professional musicians but most of us are union members and activists who just love to sing! The DC Labor Chorus sings for rallies, demonstrations, and picket lines. We invite anyone who loves to sing about worker solidarity and social justice to join us Mondays at 7p at the Washington Ethical Society
Joe Uehlein previews The U-Liners new record
Sat, May 14, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Zed's Cafe, 8225 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
Longtime singer and organizer Joe Uehlein previews songs from The U-Liners new record, Sweet Lorain, due out later this year. "All original (pretty much all mine), all political -- songs from the labor and environmental movements and the intersection of those movements." Joe's 11-year-old daughter Anna Grace, will join him on a number of the tunes, and will sing a few of her own originals.
Zed's has great food, dessert, coffee, tea, smoothies and more.
Zed's Cafe, 8225 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
Longtime singer and organizer Joe Uehlein previews songs from The U-Liners new record, Sweet Lorain, due out later this year. "All original (pretty much all mine), all political -- songs from the labor and environmental movements and the intersection of those movements." Joe's 11-year-old daughter Anna Grace, will join him on a number of the tunes, and will sing a few of her own originals.
Zed's has great food, dessert, coffee, tea, smoothies and more.
The JUDGE SMITH Band
Tue, May 17, 5pm – 8pm
Busboys And Poets, 4251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206, United States (map)
$10; Buy tickets online here
5-6p be part of the live audience for a [email protected] simulcast on WPFW 89.3 FM
6-8p concert
Judge Smith, a DC based rock/roots band, has been playing clubs, festivals and private parties in the DMV for over ten years. Judge Smith has released two full length CDs: 2012’s American Vista, a CD of originals nominated for best Roots/Rock CD by the Washington Area Music Association; and 2014’s CD, Live at King Street Blues, which presents the band in a live format at one its favorite joints. Judge Smith is fronted by Ed Smith, who also works for the District of Columbia Nurses Association and co-hosts “Your Rights at Work” Thursdays at 1p with Union City Radio’s Chris Garlock on WPFW. Lead guitarist Peter Eisler is a member of the Newspaper Guild, John David Coppola on bass and Evan Lintz on drums/percussion round out the lineup.
Busboys And Poets, 4251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206, United States (map)
$10; Buy tickets online here
5-6p be part of the live audience for a [email protected] simulcast on WPFW 89.3 FM
6-8p concert
Judge Smith, a DC based rock/roots band, has been playing clubs, festivals and private parties in the DMV for over ten years. Judge Smith has released two full length CDs: 2012’s American Vista, a CD of originals nominated for best Roots/Rock CD by the Washington Area Music Association; and 2014’s CD, Live at King Street Blues, which presents the band in a live format at one its favorite joints. Judge Smith is fronted by Ed Smith, who also works for the District of Columbia Nurses Association and co-hosts “Your Rights at Work” Thursdays at 1p with Union City Radio’s Chris Garlock on WPFW. Lead guitarist Peter Eisler is a member of the Newspaper Guild, John David Coppola on bass and Evan Lintz on drums/percussion round out the lineup.
MAGPIE & GEORGE MANN
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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 [email protected] 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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Benefit Show for Striking Verizon Workers w/Polyon, Psychic Subcreatures & Chill Parents
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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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RUSTY HASSAN’S LABOR JAZZ SHOWCASE
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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 [email protected] 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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