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Alexandria After Work Concert Series
Martha Burns is singing old-time American folk songs the old-time way on July 12
Aalexandria, VA – Join the The Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW) and The Office of Historic Alexandria.in Old Town Alexandria each second Friday of the month for a concert. Locations will rotate between Lloyd House (220 North Washington Street), and the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 South Washington Street).
Friday, July 12, 2019, 6-8 p.m., at Lloyd House features Martha Burns singing old-time American folk songs the old-time way. Heart songs, cowboy songs, tragic ballads, and comic ditties – songs from the mountains and songs from the range. Songs from the earliest period of recorded country music and songs never sung in a studio. Her haunting voice is perfectly suited to her old-time repertoire. An accomplished guitarist, Martha’s accompaniments bring out the pith in a song.
Great music with a suggested donation for the musicians. No ticket required – show up and enjoy the music! Beer and wine for sale; light refreshments available as well.
Next month’s concert on Friday, August 9, will feature family-friendly blues/folk from Massive Donut, also at Lloyd House.
July 12, 6-8 p.m.
Lloyd House
220 N. Washington St.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact [email protected] or 703.746.4994, Virginia Relay 711.
