Fire & Dust - a Woody Guthrie story

Commissioned and produced by Pete Townshend and created by Reg Meuross, Fire & Dust - The Woody Guthrie Story is a journey into the heart and soul of one of Americas finest folk musicians. Regs terrific songs tell Woodys life story with respect and affection, but also truth. Pete Townshend. At this show Reg is joined by two members of his band - The Strike - the name drawing from the energy of collective action bringing Fire & Dust to life and channelling the spirit of Guthries defiant activism, creative brilliance, and unyielding hope for justice. The Strike: Welsh pianist and accordionist Geraint Watkins (Nick Lowe, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney) and renowned string player Marion Fleetwood (TRADarrr, IOTA, The Sandy Denny Project and Fleetwood Cave).With songs and stories that highlight Guthries fight against racism, inequality, and injustice, Fire & Dust draws poignant parallels between Guthries time and our present day. Townshend saw this project as drawing a direct line from Woody Guthrie through Bob Dylan to Reg Meuross, and described it as folk music at its best.
This extraordinary performance combines Meurosss songwriting mastery with Guthries enduring legacy, creating an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and history.