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An Evening with Two Johns - JOHN FLYNN & JOHN WORT HANNAM
U.S. and Canadian Roots music are different streams that spring from a shared heritage. Both stem from the emigration of workers from the Old to the New World to create a better life on a new vast continent. Some settled in what would become Canada, others in the USA. Usually allies, but never the same, the character of each country developed side by side, molded by geography, cultures, and circumstance.
An Evening with Two Johns showcases two award-winning songwriter/performers, John Flynn, from the USA, and John Wort Hannam, from Canada. Both are accomplished contemporary story tellers and each treats their listeners to a rich look into their country, culture, and times. There is a familiarity with their music that makes one feel at home with both, even on first listen. Together, these talented wordsmiths will craft a fascinating evening with their unique yet complimentary way of looking at things. Though it is nice, even comforting, to recognize the sameness in their points of view, the real treat is to discover the dissimilar, to realize the sometimes subtle, sometimes blatant differences of these vast nations north and south of the border. In the hands of these two exceptional artists, the experience is often enlightening and always entertaining.
JOHN FLYNN
John Flynn is a modern-day troubadour in the tradition of Woody Guthrie. He has been honored for his social service as well as his craft including a 2009 Peacemaker Among Us award from Pacem in Terris DE and an American Library Association Notable Recording Award. He's toured with Arlo Guthrie and has Kris Kristofferson as both a friend and champion. He has released 8 CDs, most recently, America's Waiting. Rumor has it a new project is in the works.
Flynn's life journey has led him to a performance that blends humor, social justice, family fare, and poignant looks into the hearts of us all. With guitar, harmonicas, and passionate perceptive words, John brings the stories of our times to life. He makes you laugh, makes you feel, makes you care. Expect a blend of warmth and humor, sharp-eyed commentary, brilliant performance, and a wide-open heart.
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JOHN WORT HANNAM
John Wort Hannam (Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada)'s Blue Collar Canadian Roots music touches the heart of "everyman". Ten years ago he taught himself to play guitar and then quit his job teaching English at a reservation school to write and perform music. A good choice it turns out. He has won a wall full of awards, notably, the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Awards Contemporary Album of the Year for his 4th CD, Queen's Hotel. He was a 2007 Kerrville New Folk Winner.
Hannam's wry wit and a poetic turn of phrase brings the stories and lives of small towns in Alberta to life: immigrants (he himself immigrated from the Isle of Jersey as a child) and workers tied to the soil, the vast and beautiful lands, a hint of the sea, timeless tales of the common working folk. His engaging tunes, straight-forward attitude, and quirky humor combine for a captivating performance.
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An Evening with Two Johns will be get-together with friends you'll think you've known forever and will leave you with a new appreciation for life on the other side of the border.
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LocationCongregational Church of Huntington
30 Washington Dr.
Centerport, NY 11721
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
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| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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