Peggy Seeger with Calum MacColl - 'The First Farewell Tour'
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Thursday 31st March 2022 7.30pm
(doors 7pm, cafe open from 6.30pm)
Making a very welcome return to Bristol on her ‘First Farewell Tour’, the charismatic Peggy Seeger - singer, songwriter, feminist, icon, Ewan MacColl’s partner and muse - is the undisputed queen of folk and political song. Join Peggy and her son Calum MacColl, an exceptional musician in his own right, for a glorious evening of up-close performance. Expect to hear some of Peggy and Ewan MacColl’s most loved songs, readings from Peggy’s award-winning memoir ‘The First Time Ever’, plenty of audience participation and lots of relaxed family banter.
“Peggy may be folk royalty, but there’s nothing either reverent or nostalgic about this joyous and intimate performance” The Guardian
“Glorious - Peggy is a commanding presence” The Times
“An effortlessly intimate affair” The Scotsman
“A memorable warm and charming evening of great music, family humour and grace.” Irish World
Tickets £18 (Concessions £15) + booking fee.
Unreserved seating. Please be aware that due to the pillars in the venue, a few seats will have a restricted view.
John Wesley's New Room runs a regular folk music night, featuring artists such as Leveret, Karen Tweed, Methera, Three Cane Whale and Sam Sweeney from Bellowhead amongst others. Find out more about Folk at the New Room and sign up to our mailing list, click here.
This gig was originally scheduled for 31st May 2020 and was postponed due to the coronavirus lockdowns. Ticket holders who are no longer able to attend the rescheduled gig should contact info@newroombristol.org.uk for details of refunds. Refund requests will be accepted until 24 hours before the event.
