DAVID ROVICS + The Richmond Hillbillies

David Rovics is a songwriter, musician, writer and podcaster based in Portland, Oregon. Since the 1990’s, David has been touring regularly throughout North America, Europe, and occasionally elsewhere, playing on stages large and small, at protests and festivals as well as in squatted social centres and folk clubs. He has recorded dozens of albums and has millions of his songs streamed every year. He writes regularly for Counterpunch and Fifth Estate, among other publications. David also plays music for kids.

This will be his seventh appearance at Toft House, his exclusive Teesside venue when he is touring in Europe.

“No one gets more deeply to the heart of important issues, with catchy and concise poetry, than David does. He has a talent for expressing things that are hard to say. All of his songs grab me emotionally and let me know how I really feel. His songs come alive like stories and movies, not just words.” - Steve Wozniak

“Right now, there is no one to touch David Rovics when it comes to a politically coherent music that can entertain, energize and educate.” - Afshin Rattansi, RT

“If the great Phil Ochs were to rise from the dead today, he would probably be hailed as the new David Rovics.” - Andy Kershaw, BBC

The Richmond Hillbillies sing and play guitar, dobro and banjo – Americana from the banks of the Swale.

£10 (adv)