A.R.T. to Host Post-Show 'Hootenannies' Following WOODY SEZ: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE Performances

In the spirit of composer/balladeer Woody Guthrie, as the nation celebrates the 100^th anniversary of his birth, the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is hosting post-show hootenannies after select performances led by cast members and other local artists. The audience is invited to bring their own instruments and join in a free-form musical celebration in the Loeb Drama Center's West Lobby and Patio, following the performances listed below. 

The Whiskey Boys - Friday, May 11 following the 7:30 performance

Fiddle, a Guitar and two voices. The Whiskey Boys play original and traditional Irish, Old Time, and Bluegrass music reharmonized with Jazz, Rock, and wit. Often rowdy, sometimes tender, The Whiskey Boys are always a crowd pleaser. http://www.whiskeyboys.com/

Alastair Moock - Wednesday, May 16 following the 7:30 performance

Fifteen years into his career on the international folk circuit, Alastair Moock has managed to carve out a unique niche for himself: He is an artist committed to celebrating the roots of American music while knocking down the walls between different audiences, genres and musical traditions. Today, his audiences range from adults all the way down to preschoolers, and he plays everything from nightclubs to theaters to schoolrooms. Like his boyhood hero, Woody Guthrie, Moock believes in the power of music to reach all people - young and old, far and wide, for all occasions. http://www.moock.com/

Miwa Gemini - Saturday, May 19 following the 7:30 performance

Miwa Gemini's surreal brand of Americana draws upon her classical music education growing up in Japan and her  New York indie folk pedigree. Her music is a magic blend of Dust Bowl balladry and haunting lyricism.  www.miwagemini.com 

Marylou Ferrante – Wednesday, May 23 after the 7:30 performance

Marylou Ferrante was described by music critic and writer, Daniel Gewertz, in the Boston Herald, as the Bay State's finest female acoustic blues interpreter. Marylou is an artist who performs pre-war blues from the 1920's & 30's. She covers major artists from the delta to east coast piedmont style players such as Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, Blind Boy Fuller and Memphis Minnie along with mandolin players such as Yank Rachell. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marylou-Ferrante.

Cast members from Woody Sez will lead hootenannies on Thursday's May 10, 17, and 24 following the 7:30p performance.

Additional hootenanny dates and performers to be announced soon:

Check for more info http://www.americanrepertorytheater.org/hootenanies