Roy Harris, Traditional English Songs (Special Event)

English Traditional Songs Roy Harris, an old friend of FSGW and one of the pioneers of the folk revival in Britain, returns for a house concert at the home of Sondra and Andy Wallace in Largo, Md., on Wednesday, October 14 at 8 p.m. Since his very first FSGW concert in 1976, Roy has delighted us with his huge repertoire of English traditional songs (many of them tinged with the salt of the sea), his delightful sense of humor, and his engaging yarns. A concert with Roy is always an opportunity to join in rousing choruses. His U.S. tours are rare these days, so don?t miss this chance to hear him! He?ll be in the country just a short time, receiving the 2009 Eisteddfod Award in New York. Roy?s history as a singer includes appearances with all the greats of British folk; tours in Europe, Canada, the U.S., and Australia; nine solo recordings, and several collaborations with artists like A.L. Lloyd, Martin Carthy, Peter Bellamy, Martyn Wyndham-Read, and others. A font of knowledge about traditional music, he has also worked as a music journalist and hosted a folk radio show on the BBC. Reservations are NOT required for this concert. For information and directions, call Sondra or Andy at 301-324-7311.