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David HB Drake, Julie Thompson and
Cap Lee
have joined their voices as "Dangerous Folk".
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Dangerous Folk photographer: Johnny Ferris - Please credit!
Upcoming
Events:
Friday August 22, 2008 at 7pm
Program: Blowing in the Wind
At: Oakwood Village West 6209 Mineral Point Rd,
Madison, WI
Event Information Contact: 608-230-4250 /
Michelle.Godfrey@oakwoodvillage.net
Friday - Saturday , September 5-6,
2008
Fri: 1:30 PM / at 7:30 PM
Program: Blowing in the Wind
At: Three Lakes School and Community Arts Center ,
Three Lakes, WI
Event Information Contact: 715-546-8306 /
Terrymar21@hotmail.com
Saturday October 4, 2008 at 7pm
Program: Dangerous Folk
At: Plymouth Arts Center 520 E Mill St. , Plymouth, WI
Event Information Contact: 920 208-7814 /
sdsd1@excel.net
NEWS !
Photos of Dangerous Folk at the
Loonsfoot Benefit
can be seen at:
http://milwaukeerenaissance.com/LoonsfootCenter/HomePage
About
Dangerous Folk….
“Dangerous Folk” was
created in 2003 when retired school principal Eldon “Cap” Lee contacted
Milwaukee folksinger David HB
Drake to create a CD giving voice to teacher concerns over the
“No Child Left Behind” legislation.
The result was “No Child Left Behind? – Bring back the Joy” which
has received national attention for the quality and honesty of the
music.
Vocalist Julie
Thompson was brought in for the recording to add a woman’s voice and
direct the children’s chorus.
The sound of David, Cap and Julie singing together lead David
to bring them along for a concert at The Coffeehouse, Wisconsin’s
longest running folk venue, where he was recreating his set list from
his first appearance there
back in 1969.
During the concert when Julie mentioned she was acting in a
production of “Most Dangerous Women”, an audience member shouted “You’re
Dangerous Folk- you sing songs that make people think!” and Dangerous
Folk was born.
The trio has performed at festivals, concert venues, for elders,
and community music series.
Some
places we've played....
Three Oaks Apple Festival, Three Oaks MI
Plymouth Arts Center, Plymouth WI
Kenosha Days of Discovery, Kenosha WI
Schauer Arts Center, Hartford WI
opening for The Kingston Trio
Grand Harbor Hotel, New Buffalo MI
Campanile Center for the Arts, Minoqua WI
Round Lake Center for the Arts, Round Lake IL
Lakeside Park, Egg Harbor WI
Marengo Concerts in the Park, Marengo IL
Washington County Fair, West Bend WI
Bastille Days Milwaukee WI
Edgerton Arts Council, Edgerton WI
Ironwood Theatre, Ironwood MI
Edgar’s Place, Park Forest IL
The Wisconsin Club, Milwaukee WI
The Coffeehouse, Milwaukee WI
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David HB Drake,
Julie Thompson
and
Cap Lee
lead those good old songs we grew up on.
These anthems from the days of
"make love, not war " still resonate today.
.
"Dangerous Folk" is a "mighty wind"
of classic folk music memories for
the over 50 "boomer" audience
and for younger people as well.
These are not "protest songs"...
rather it is music that affirms the
positive message that shaped our lives.
The power and honesty of these songs
span the generations.
Concert Programs
Blowing in the Wind
Favorite folk songs of the 60's
Sample set list
below
"Blowing in the Wind" is a sing-along concert of those stirring
songs that we all remember from
Peter, Paul, and Mary, The Kingston Trio,
Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton, Bob Dylan,
Simon and Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Phil Ochs,
John Denver and more.
Sampler DVD available on request
This program is has very effective
for fundraising events where
musical entertainment is needed especially
if your donor base is over 50!
A Meeting Here Tonight
Folk songs of Faith,
Music of Biblical
Proportions
Sample
set list below
Folk Music has always had deep roots in faith. From spirituals to
classical and contemporary music, deep belief in a greater good has been
a reason to rise up singing. A Joyful Noise gives voice to the joy
of this life for all people with songs that span and bring together the
generations, where
the Circle is Unbroken
Give a Hoot!
Public television has been doing it for years-
trotting out the favorite folksingers of the 60s that inspired baby boomers who
now
contribute to good causes.
The next time you have a fundraising event, remember that "Dangerous
Folk" can perform a lively hootenanny for your event and
bring all the old songs that contributors
love back to life!
The
Illustrated Song
Many popular folk songs have been
illustrated as children's books.
Taking the concept full circle,
David, Cap and Julie lead familiar folk songs such as
"This Land is your Land", "The Marvelous Toy",
and "I've been working on the Railroad"
while the pages from the corresponding
children's books are projected
so the audience can sing along!
This program is great as an afternoon
Family program for Performing Arts Centers
and children's reading events.
DVD available!
Children's Concert Programs
David HB Drake, Cap Lee, and Julie Thompson
present Concerts of Classic Sing-Along Folk music for kids,
solo or in any combination as an afternoon performance
in conjunction with an evening adult concert at theatre venues or
individually at schools and libraries. (see individual websites)
Workshops and
Lecture-Demonstrations
for Colleges and
Music Educators
Dangerous Songs
Folklorist and educator Cap Lee leads
the trio
in a program of songs, background,
and discussion of music
that changed the history of America!
An American Songbag
Multi-instrumentalists
David HB Drake, Cap Lee, and Julie Thompson
present classic American folksongs,
demonstrating vocal techniques and
folk accompaniment using
6 and 12-stringed and tenor guitar, banjo,
dulcimer, Native American Flute,
harmonica, concertina, pennywhistle,
bass, and percussion.
No Child Left Behind? CD
A collection of songs for teachers
who are concerned about today's educational system
by writers from across the country.
Available for educational conferences and events.
Learn more about the "No Child Left Behind?" CD, live concert, and Cap
Lee's
"Whole Child Educational Reform" organization.
www.wholechildreform.com
for details
"No
Child Left Behind?" CD
National Coverage in the Christian Science Monitor!
Visit
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/1228/p13s01-legn.html
to
view
David, Cap and Julie
are also available as
individual performers
for schools, elders, libraries,
and community events!
More on David at
www.davidhbdrake.com
More on Cap at
www.wholechildreform.com
More on Julie at www.julievoice.com
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Dangerous Folk Quiz !
Are you dangerous folks? Try the following quiz! 1)
What do you do with a hammer?
2) Where are the answers?
3) Will the circle be unbroken?
4) Who's land is this anyhow?
Answers:
1) Hammer out justice, warning, and freedom.
2) Blowing in the wind...still, unfortunately.
3) Yes, if we have anything to do with it.
4) Ours - not the Government's !
Biographies
Eldon “Cap” Lee – bass, banjo, 12-string guitar, vocals
Cap is a retired Milwaukee school teacher and
principal. He is the
creator of Milwaukee’s first Innovative School and the author of
“Quashing the Rhetoric of Reform”.
He is the head of Whole Child Educational Reform, an
educational consulting firm.
His parent’s music store and talent (His Father Played with Les Paul)
gave Cap access to the world of music and a lifetime interest in
folk music.
Cap is a walking encyclopedia of folk music history and
information.
More on Cap at
www.wholechildreform.com
Julie Ann Thompson – vocals, guitar
Julie comes from Maine to the Midwest after performing for over ten
years performing with veteran singer/songwriter Brownie Macintosh as
“Julie and Brownie”. Julie
has also worked as a vocal coach and voice-over artist, actress in many
theatrical productions, and co-author of the children’s book “A Pirate’s
Life for Me”. Julie is
named after Julie Andrews and the resemblance is obvious.
More on Julie at www.julievoice.com
David
HB Drake – vocals, guitar
In
2003 David received the “Lantern Bearer” Award from the Folk Alliance
for his 25 years as a professional folk musician and educator,
presenting thousands of concerts, programs, and educational residencies.
He was also named the 2002 Folk Music Artist of the Year in
Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry.
He has ten CDs to his credit and is well known in the Midwest as
a singer/songwriter, historian, activist, and shanty man aboard
Wisconsin’s flagship, the schooner “Denis Sullivan”.
More on David at
www.davidhbdrake.com
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Blowing In The Wind Concert
–Sample Set List
Meeting Here Tonight
If I Had A Hammer: Lee Hayes /Weavers
City Of New Orleans: Steve Goodman
MTA: Kingston Trio
Leaving On A Jet Plane: John Denver
Big Yellow Taxi: Joni Mitchell
Don't Think Twice: Bob Dylan
Circle Game: Joni Mitchell
Hard, Ain’t It Hard: Woody Guthrie
Greenback Dollar: Kingston Trio
Four Strong Winds: Ian &
Sylvia
Early Morning Rain: Gordon Lightfoot
Another You: Seekers
Sounds Of Silence:
Simon & Garfunkel
Draft Dodger Rag: Phil Ochs
*Where Have All Flowers Gone -Turn Turn Turn
Medley - Pete Seeger
I've seen Freedom- Si Kahn
Those Were the Days - Gene Raskin
*Merry Minuet -
Blowing In The Wind
Medley- Kingston Trio/ Bob Dylan
*Power And The Glory - This Land Is Your Land
Medley - Phil Ochs / Woody
Guthrie
Today: Randy Sparks / Christy Minstrels
A Meeting Here Tonight
Concert
–Sample Set List
How Can I keep from Singing
Meeting Here Tonight
If I Had A Hammer
Oh Mary, Don't you weep
Well, Well, Well
Wedding Song
Down in the River to Pray (Come on Children)
Go Tell it on the Mountain
Peace will Come
*Michael Row –Kumbaya -This Little Light Of Mine-
Down By The Riverside-Fly Away Medley
*Where Have All Flowers Gone-Turn Turn Turn Medley
*People Get Ready-Morning Train- This Train-Medley
*Come and Go With Me To That Land -
Walk That Lonesome Valley-
Will The Circle Be Unbroken Medley
*All Night, All Day, Angles watched over me-
Swing Low Sweet Chariot Medley
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