Annie Guthrie & Friends Live at The Guthrie Center
Saturday, August 2nd • Doors @ 7:00PM • Show @ 8:00PM
Advance: $35.00 - Door Price: $40.00
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Annie Guthrie
The middle daughter of folk singer Arlo Guthrie and artist Jackie Guthrie, had diverse inspirations. A picture of her grandmother Marjorie, a Martha Graham dancer, ignited her passion for dance. Despite a knee injury, her mother introduced her to the guitar, and she quickly rediscovered her love for music. Her father taught her finger-picking, starting with Elizabeth Cotten’s ‘Freight Train.’
A prolific songwriter and versatile musician, Annie primarily plays acoustic guitar. Her honest songs, ranging from light humor to heartbreak, reflect her grandfather Woody Guthrie’s belief in “writing what you see.”
Annie Guthrie’s recording career began at four on Arlo Guthrie’s Someday album. She contributed vocals to Woody Guthrie’s 20 Grow Big Songs, More Together Again, and joined her father on All Over The World.
Her long-awaited solo debut, Dragonfly, was released in July 2016. The collection of songs showcases her direct songwriting style and soulful delivery.
In December 2017, Annie released the single Feistier Than Gin, which features her fierce wit and dark humor. The song was written in early 2013 after the passing of her mother in 2012.
David Amram praised Annie for adding a new dynamic to folk music, saying, “I’d like to thank you [Annie], for adding a whole new dynamic to folk music. One where we are not all sitting around reading our vegan cookbooks.”
