WoodyFest, Cincinnati's annual musical tribute to the life of American folk singer Woody Guthrie, blows into town once again this year on Sunday, March 1st from 6:40pm-9pm at Leo Coffeehouse (Zion United Church of Christ, Founder’s Hall, 2301 Indian Mound Avenue, Norwood, OH 45212). Long-time Cincinnati folk musicians Jake Speed & the Freddies, Mike Oberst (of The Tillers), and Ed Cunningham (of the Comet Bluegrass Allstars) will play the songs of Woody Guthrie while they tell the story of this iconic Dust Bowl balladeer whose songs gave voice to hard-hit, depression-era working folks. The intimate setting of The Queen City Balladeers’ iconic Leo Coffeehouse will echo with tunes like "So Long, It's Been Good to Know Ya," "This Land is Your Land," and even Bob Dylan's Woody-inspired "Song to Woody." Purchase tickets at the door for a recommended $5 donation. Free parking lot on site. Coffee & light snacks will be provided by guests. Doors open around 5 p.m. for set-up, followed by an informal jam session/song circle at 5:15.
