Oct 12 2019
Back to the Garden: 50th Anniversary Woodstock Tribute

Back to the Garden: 50th Anniversary Woodstock Tribute

Presented by Carpe Diem Arts and Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College at Cultural Arts Center-Montgomery College

Widely viewed as one of the most profound and influential cultural events in our nation’s history, Woodstock took place in August 1969, at the apex of the civil rights and anti-war movements. Through songs and reflections on an era of peaceful protest and activism supporting social and civil justice and nonviolence, the October 12 event is presented by Montgomery College and Carpe Diem Arts in celebration of Woodstock’s 50th anniversary, and of the power of music in bringing people together.

Featured will be songs from Richie Havens’ opening set at Woodstock, along with other favorites from the festival, and popular American anthems of hope that are relevant today and for the future.

From folk to rock-n-roll, the stellar line-up includes WAMMIE-award winning singer-songwriter Lilo Gonzalez with the DC Labor Chorus and Carpe Diem singers; Tinsmith with Brooke Parkhurst and Rowan Corbett (of Carolina Chocolate Drops); Downwire, a local band that promises to rock your socks off. The second set will feature Walter Parks who toured for ten years with Richie Havens, accompanied by masterful accordionist Rob Curto; soulful rocker Kentavius Jones; and Chris Noyes, glorious singer and member of the acclaimed Ocean Orchestra. Chris will share Joni Mitchell’s iconic “Woodstock” song, among other highlights from yesteryears. Warm up your pipes and be prepared to join in on the choruses and the surprise grand finale.

“I've seen a lot of great concerts in my time but I honestly can't think of one that mesmerized me as much as yesterday's trip to the Garden. I've never heard Walter Parks or Chris Noyes before. They were phenomenal.

And with Kentavius in harmony with them, there were so many songs that were just magic

-- as those standing ovations validated.  Wow, just wow.  What a treat!” ~ Mike Starling, President & General Manager, WHCP Cambridge Community Radio, Inc.

MORE INFO: https://mcblogs.montgomerycollege.edu/     www.facebook.com/events/658638987981254/

jason.bruffy@montgomerycollege.edu / 240-567-5794 or busygraham@carpediemarts.org 301-466-0183

Admission Info

TICKETS: $5 for Montgomery College students; $10 for other students; $20 for general audience. Reserved seating. http://mcblogs.montgomerycollege.edu/cac/back-to-the-garden-a-tribute-to-woodstock/

Phone: 301-466-0183

Dates & Times

2019/10/12 - 2019/10/12

Location Info

Cultural Arts Center-Montgomery College

7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910