Last American protest singer returns to NZ

Last American protest singer returns to NZ

Celebrated folk singer David Rovics, admired by such luminaries as Utah Phillips and Pete Seeger is touring New Zealand again.

"...a fine songwriter and a good activist."
- Utah Phillips

David Rovics grew up in a family of classical musicians in Wilton, Connecticut, and became a fan of populist regimes early on. By the early 90's he was a full-time busker in the Boston subways and by the mid-90's he was traveling the world as a professional flat-picking rabble-rouser.

"The last American protest singer (or so it seems)... In these days of ongoing neo-conservatism he carries the torch of dissent and protest."
- Andy Kershaw, BBC Radio 3

These days David tours regularly on four continents, playing for audiences large and small at cafes, pubs, universities, churches, union halls and protest rallies. His music has featured on Democracy Now!, BBC, Al-Jazeera and other networks, and the 200+ songs he makes available for free on the web have been downloaded more than a million times.

Most importantly, he's really good. He will make you laugh, he will make you cry, he will make the revolution irresistible.

In the words of Pete Seeger, "Listen to David Rovics!"

NZ Tour Dates 2010

Friday 20 August – Canterbury University, Christchurch
Saturday 21 August – Sammy’s, Dunedin
Sunday 22 August – Dux de Lux, Christchurch
Thursday 26 August – Riverside Community and Cultural Centre, Motueka
Saturday 28 August – Newtown Community Centre, Wellington
Tuesday 31 August – Biddy Mulligans Irish Bar, Victoria Street, Hamilton
Wednesday 1 September – The Wine Cellar, Auckland

NZ Tour Website
http://davidrovicsnz2010.wordpress.com

More info (and free MP3s) at David's official site
http://www.davidrovics.com

ENDS

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