Political Folk Musician David Rovics Brings “Songs Of Social Significance” To Ha

Posted on Thursday, January 01 at 21:18 by sthompson
David Rovics will be playing several engagements in Halifax, beginning with an all ages show on Friday, January 2nd at 7:30pm at Salvation (2412 Agricola). Rovics will be giving a free workshop on the role of music in social movements at the Khyber (1588 Barrington) on Thursday, January 8th at 7pm, followed by a show at 10pm. One final show will take place at the Khyber on Friday, January 9th at 10pm. Cover for the shows is $5.

Through his "songs of social significance", songwriter and guitarist David Rovics has gained a reputation as one of America's foremost activist musicians, speaking the truth and inspiring countless listeners through his powerful original compositions.

Having been on a perpetual world tour since the mid-90's, Rovics has made a career performing in cafes and bars, in theatres and at political rallies alike. and has shared the stage with the likes of Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Ralph Nader, Desmond Tutu, Michael Moore, Ward Churchill, Jello Biafra, Pete Seeger, Billy Bragg, Bruce Cockburn and even the Indigo Girls.

He has released nine albums to date, and has collaborated with a variety of like-minded musicians on these stunning auditory efforts that have reached audiences throughout the US, Canada and Europe.

For further information contact uberCulture Productions at info@uberculture.org or 902.830.2691.

Critical Acclaim for David Rovics:

"David Rovics is the musical version of Democracy Now! "
Amy Goodman, host, Democracy Now!

"If the key to building a mass movement is to make it 'irresistible,' David is opening the flood gates."
Medea Benjamin, Founding Director, Global Exchange

"In that Wobbly tradition of sharp social commentary, David is a master."
The Industrial Worker

"...the Pete Seeger of his time."
The Hartford Advocate

"Listen to David Rovics..."
Pete Seeger

David Rovics' Music:

-Times Gone By
http://www.soundclick.com/util/streamM3U.m3u?ID=754225&q=Hi

-Song for the ELF
http://www.soundclick.com/util/streamM3U.m3u?ID=757131&q=Hi

-Basra
http://www.soundclick.com/util/streamM3U.m3u?ID=757001&q=Hi

----For more songs, visit:
http://www.soundclick.com/davidrovics

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  1. Sat Jan 03, 2004 10:59 pm
    Bruce Cockburn is also mobilizing his musical arsenal to counter corporate fascist terrorism. Tom Petty`s last album bemoaned corporate control. Our consumer voice would do well to support these artists as opposed to silent complacent artists who are merely enjoying themselves rolling in their dough. We need MORE high profile people to come forward and show their opposition to this menace too! In other words, thumbs down for the likes of Mick Jagger who was so recently \'knighted.\'

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    Dave Ruston

  2. Sun Jan 04, 2004 5:36 pm
    We need political musicians AND commentators that have access to radio and television, like the American political critic who was kicked off TV for his views. (I forget his name but he has been on the Larry King show several times, and he takes shots at the politicians at every opportunity.)

    They have to stay within a certain line, but we need more of them.



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    "Arrogance in Politics is unacceptable"
    Jim Callaghan
    Minden, Ontario
    705-286-1860
    www.misterc.ca



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