Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum perform at Benefit Concert honoring U. Utah Phillips, “the Golden Voice of the Great Southwest,” at Don Quixote’s Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, Calif. Co-presented with Snazzy Productions on Mon. March 10 at 7:30 pm, Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum with Alisa Fineman and Kimball Hurd, Keith Greeninger and others will sing and tell tales for Utah, a true folk bard, who, over the years, has made so many others laugh and sing along. 100% of all ticket sales will go to Utah’s defray medical expenses. Tickets are $25. For info go to donquixotesmusic.info or 831/603-2294. Contact John Sandidge at sleepy@cruzio.com for information on how to send in donations for U. Utah.
U. Utah Phillips, born May 15, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio is a labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller, poet and humorist. Utah, the self-proclaimed “Golden Voice of the Great Southwest” is a raconteur extraordinaire, a historian describing the struggles of labor unions and the power of direct action, a hobo, and a wonderful musician whose songs enliven his audiences.
“Please work some magic … Utah has just gotten out of the hospital, and is dealing with congestive heart failure. Like most musicians, he needs financial help,” says Laurie for her longtime friend and mentor.