Woody Guthrie (1912-1967) was the first protest singer in the USA to reach a mass audience. He was hugely influential. Bob Dylan in the USA and Billy Bragg in the UK are among the host of song writers who fell under his spell.

He was much more than a protest singer. He was an active participant in the all too often violent and even lethal struggles of organized labour in 1930's USA.

He was also a determined fighter against Fascism. On his guitar was emblazoned: "This machine kills Fascists".

Dave Merrick (Narration Guitar and Vocals) and Clive Mills (Guitar and Vocals) bring Woody back to life with live music. spoken word and film. There are live songs performed by Dave and Clive which were written by Woody. There is vintage footage of Woody himself singing his songs, and footage of key events in the life and times of Woody, e.g., hired vigilante thugs firing on strikers, and footage of the dust storms that created what is now called "The Dust Bowl"

All proceeds from this event go to Medical Aid for Palestine. The event is supported by Bridgwater TUC and its affiliated Trade Unions. Dave Merrick is a delegate to Bridgwater TUC from the Musicians Union.

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