GUY FAWKES NIGHT
The Threepenny Opry presents
Rachel Allen, John Wells, Pete Grubbs, and Robert Wagner.
Saturday, November 5, 2005. 8:00 pm.
The Starlite Lounge.
364 Freeport Road. 412-828-9842.
Sponsored by Calliope, The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society.
The backroom of The Starlite Lounge is smoke-free. The music starts at 8:00 pm. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent. And there is no cover-charge.
In 1605, Guy Fawkes was a member of the group of Roman Catholic conspirators who attempted to carry out the Gunpowder Plot, planning to assassinate King James I and all the members of both branches of the Parliament of England by blowing up the House of Lords. He was caught, and the whole gang was executed.
Remember, remember the fifth of November,
gunpowder, treason and plot,
Was Guy Fawkes a devil? The Stuarts all saints?
Are we glad that they caught him or not?
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
to blow up the King and the Parliament.
Three score barrels of powder below,
Poor old England to overthrow:
By God's providence he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match.
The popularity of Guy Fawkes eventually resulted in the word “guy” becoming synonymous with dude, bloke, chap, and fellow.
People all over the world celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with bonfires and fireworks. We’ll be celebrating with the music of Rachel Allen, John Wells, Pete Grubbs and me, Robert Wagner.
Earlier this year, Rachel Allen performed as part of Calliope’s Emerging Legends series. She is known for her strong vocal delivery, versatility and range, and the sheer joy of her performances. She enjoys connecting with people. She also directs the adult and children's choirs at Christ United Methodist Church in the Moxham section of Johnstown and works with children of all ages, adults with mental illness, and facilitates several community drum circles.
Pete Grubbs will be driving down from Brookville, PA. He's well known to FILK audiences. (FILK is the folk music of science fiction and fantasy.) He's a great picker and a fun, insightful, intelligent guy.
John Wells would be a worthy subject for a Martin Scorcese movie. He has been playing folk music in the Pittsburgh-area since the early 1960s but has never released a CD. The only way you're going to hear him is if you come to a show (Unless you take him up on his standing invitation to visit his Lawrenceville home).
As for me, I don’t know what to say. I’d like you to come and hear me play, I guess. Will I be joined by Rosa Colucci? Will I be joined by Jon Paul Leone? If I tell you, how I know you won’t run and tell the authorities? I have 2.5 tons of musical dynamite hidden in the basement of my brain, but I’m not too keen on getting executed.
This is going to be a good show, and we hope you can make it.
The Threepenny Opry presents
Rachel Allen, John Wells, Pete Grubbs, and Robert Wagner.
Saturday, November 5, 2005. 8:00 pm.
The Starlite Lounge.
364 Freeport Road. 412-828-9842.
Sponsored by Calliope, The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society.
The backroom of The Starlite Lounge is smoke-free. The music starts at 8:00 pm. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent. And there is no cover-charge.
In 1605, Guy Fawkes was a member of the group of Roman Catholic conspirators who attempted to carry out the Gunpowder Plot, planning to assassinate King James I and all the members of both branches of the Parliament of England by blowing up the House of Lords. He was caught, and the whole gang was executed.
Remember, remember the fifth of November,
gunpowder, treason and plot,
Was Guy Fawkes a devil? The Stuarts all saints?
Are we glad that they caught him or not?
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
to blow up the King and the Parliament.
Three score barrels of powder below,
Poor old England to overthrow:
By God's providence he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match.
The popularity of Guy Fawkes eventually resulted in the word “guy” becoming synonymous with dude, bloke, chap, and fellow.
People all over the world celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with bonfires and fireworks. We’ll be celebrating with the music of Rachel Allen, John Wells, Pete Grubbs and me, Robert Wagner.
Earlier this year, Rachel Allen performed as part of Calliope’s Emerging Legends series. She is known for her strong vocal delivery, versatility and range, and the sheer joy of her performances. She enjoys connecting with people. She also directs the adult and children's choirs at Christ United Methodist Church in the Moxham section of Johnstown and works with children of all ages, adults with mental illness, and facilitates several community drum circles.
Pete Grubbs will be driving down from Brookville, PA. He's well known to FILK audiences. (FILK is the folk music of science fiction and fantasy.) He's a great picker and a fun, insightful, intelligent guy.
John Wells would be a worthy subject for a Martin Scorcese movie. He has been playing folk music in the Pittsburgh-area since the early 1960s but has never released a CD. The only way you're going to hear him is if you come to a show (Unless you take him up on his standing invitation to visit his Lawrenceville home).
As for me, I don’t know what to say. I’d like you to come and hear me play, I guess. Will I be joined by Rosa Colucci? Will I be joined by Jon Paul Leone? If I tell you, how I know you won’t run and tell the authorities? I have 2.5 tons of musical dynamite hidden in the basement of my brain, but I’m not too keen on getting executed.
This is going to be a good show, and we hope you can make it.
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