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DC Music Salon. Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune

About This Event

DC music lovers,
Join us for the documentary "Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune" on Wednesday, February 8, 7-9pm. Folksinger "Phil Ochs is a figure both glorious and tragic who haunts the history of the 1960s" (allmusic.com). "An unbelievable story of a true believer... one of the greatest the most passionate voices of the 1960's was the first to be forgotten" (philochsthemovie.com).

Unlike the artists we've studied in our previous Salons, Ochs' connection to DC is more tenuous -- but this film's incredible telling of his singular talent and tragic life make it essential viewing. As late as 1964, Bob Dylan and Phil Ochs were considered by many to be equals; Dylan famously chose rock 'n' roll, while Ochs stayed the narrow path of protest music. Sadly, Ochs has been largely been written out of history, but his music and spirit live in the countless artists and activists he inspired. This great documentary helps explain why. And we'll go one step further in discussion before and after as we'll be joined by Ochs expert Jeff Place -- archivist for the Smithsonian Folklife Collections, Grammy winner and producer/writer of "Anthology of American Folk Music" and "Best of Broadside."

Jeff's full bio here, http://www.folkways.si.edu/about_us/staff.aspx
Film trailer here, http://philochsthemovie.com/

DC Music Salon?
Salon, noun, “a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine their taste and increase their knowledge through conversation.”

DC Music Salon is a free film & book series about music, featuring discussions with expert guests. We show films and speak with musicians, filmmakers, authors and other fellow music lovers. These aren’t lectures, and all are welcome to attend and join the conversation. Most meetings start with a quick introduction of a guest or topic, then show appropriate footage; we may discuss a relevant book and likely ask questions of our experts.

Upcoming Salons: Wednesday, February 8 - Phil Ochs, Wednesday, April 11 -- bluegrass, Monday, June 4 -- Sonny Stitt, all from 7-9pm at the beautiful Watha T. Daniel Library in Shaw, 1630 7th St NW. Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/events/167593300003919/, is the best way to learn more about DC Music Salon and upcoming events.

Washington, DC has a musical heritage second to none and our salon celebrates it. Spread the word and see you there!