Celebrated folk singer David Rovics is back in Wellington for one show only.
Following last year's sold out show with the Klezmer Rebs , David will perform alongside local folk icon Don Franks, at the Newtown Community Centre on Saturday 28th August.
...a fine songwriter and a good activist.
- Utah Phillips
David Rovics grew up in a family of classical musicians in Wilton, Connecticut, and became a fan of populist regimes early on. By the early 90's he was a full-time busker in the Boston subways and by the mid-90\s he was traveling the world as a professional flat-picking rabble-rouser.
The last American protest singer (or so it seems)... In these days of ongoing neo-conservatism he carries the torch of dissent and protest.
- Andy Kershaw, BBC Radio 3
These days David tours regularly on four continents, playing for audiences large and small at cafes, pubs, universities, churches, union halls and protest rallies. His music has featured on Democracy Now!, BBC, Al-Jazeera and other networks, and the 200+ songs he makes available for free on the web have been downloaded more than a million times.
Most importantly, he's really good. He will make you laugh, he will make you cry, he will make the revolution irresistible.
In the words of Pete Seeger, Listen to David Rovics!
More info (and free MP3s) at http://www.davidrovics.com
NZ Tour Website - http://davidrovicsnz2010.wordpress.com
Presale tickets available via Eventfinder:
http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2010/aug/wellington/david-rovics-returns-to-wellington
Please note this is an all-ages seated concert. Seating is not allocated.
No one turned away for lack of funds
