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American Roots: Folk Origins

American Roots: Folk Origins

Reserved Cabaret Style Seating / Add-on Food Options / Cash Bar

Journey back to the golden age of folk music as the dynamic Lubben Brothers Band joins Key Chorale for a captivating multimedia exploration of the 1950s and 60s when a confluence of people, politics, philosophy and social awareness merged like never before to change the course of music.

At the heart of this special event is the Lubben Brothers Band, a dynamic folk ensemble led by multi-talented triplet brothers, whose rich harmonies and authentic storytelling capture the spirit of the folk tradition while adding a fresh, contemporary vitality.

Featuring iconic songs by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Bob Dylan, and more, this immersive concert brings to life an era when music became a powerful force for storytelling, activism, and cultural transformation.

Add-On Food Options, $30 each:

Meat & Cheese Charcuterie Box for 1

Eco-Friendly Forks, Knives, & Napkin Wraps
Red Grapes & Strawberries
Capicola, Salami & Mortadella~ Parmesan, Gorgonzola & Brie
Mixed Olives
Flatbreads & Garlic Crostinis
Balsamic Vinegar & EVOO

Vegetarian Charcuterie Box for 1

Eco-Friendly Forks, Knives, & Napkin Wraps
Red Grapes, Strawberries & Carrot Sticks
Classic Hummus
Parmesan, Gorgonzola & Brie
Mixed Olives
Flatbreads & Garlic Crostinis
Balsamic Vinegar & EVOO

Turkey on French Baguette for 1

With Shredded Lettuce, Apple-Wood Bacon, Swiss Cheese & Mayo
Seasonal Fruit Salad
Terra Chips
Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Add-on at check out or call our office at 941.552.8768 for assistance 

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What’s Interesting About This Concert

  • An immersive journey into the 1960s
    More than a concert, this is a multimedia experience transporting audiences into a pivotal era of cultural transformation. With storytelling, ensemble arrangements, and iconic songs such as The Times They Are A-Changin’, If I Had a Hammer, and We Shall Overcome, audiences experience connection, reflection, and shared humanity in an intimate table-seating setting.
  • The music that changed America
    This program revisits the golden era of folk music, when songs became a voice for people, purpose, and change. Featuring the music of Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, and Joan Baez, it celebrates the iconic repertoire that shaped a generation.
  • A powerful collaboration with the Lubben Brothers Band
    Featuring the internationally acclaimed Lubben Brothers Band – identical triplets known for their seamless vocal blend and multi-instrumental virtuosity – this concert brings fresh energy to the folk tradition. Joined by the 100 voices of Key Chorale, it becomes a cinematic celebration of American roots music.

 

The Program

The Times They Are A-Changin’ – Bob Dylan

Pastures of Plenty – Woody Guthrie

All My Trials – Traditional

The Lubben Brothers –

Sugar Hill

End of the World

Gotta Get a Miracle

500 Miles/Where Have All the Flowers Gone? – Traditional

Lay Me Down – Crosby & Nash

INTERMISSION

The Lubben Brothers –

The Progress Express

Mountain Diary

The Poor and the Infamous

Both Sides Now – Joni Mitchell

If I Had a Hammer – Pete Seeger, Lee Hayes

Charleston Massacre – Lubben Brothers

Hard Times – Stephen Foster

We Shall Overcome/Michael Row – Traditional

Event details

PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Gulf Coast Community Foundation

AMERICAN ROOTS COMMISSION SPONSORS:
Deborah & Walton Beacham

GUEST ARTISTS CO-SPONSORS:
Debby & Sean Mahony
Nadine Thomas & Phil Butler

GUEST ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE CO-SPONSORS:
Allen Batchelder
Don & Pat Clem
John Daniels & JB Miller
Hobart & Janis Swan

 

What You’ll Hear

Guest Artists

the lubben brothers

The Lubben Brothers

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