Holly Near returns to the Bach Saturday, Nov 11

Holly Near will appear in concert with John Bucchino on piano at the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society in Half Moon Bay, Saturday November 11th at 8pm.  Tickets are $25 in advance and will be available at Bay Books, Half Moon Bay and at www.coastconcerts.com.

"After last year’s sold-out solo performance, it was clear the community wanted more of Holly," said Tricia Dell of Coast Concerts.  This year, the performance will have the added benefit of pianist John Bucchino, Near’s long time accompanist.

Holly Near—an outspoken activist, singer, teacher, and recording artist—has spent the past 35 years working for progressive political and social change. As one Holly Near fan put it, "She is a divine mix of Pete Seeger and Judy Garland!"

The song, Where Have All the Flowers Gone, flourished on the airwaves during the height of the Vietnam War. It’s hard to forget Pete Seeger’s haunting refrain—When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn? These words demonstrate the power that artist and a song wield to help end war. But can today’s popular music bring about a similar cultural and political change—one that will help end the war in Iraq? If so, what are the songs and who will sing them?

Her latest recording, Show Up, is a pointed and provocative look at where society sits today—in a new millennium and entering a fourth year of U.S. led foreign war. From her poignant treatment of Jackson Browne’s Lives in the Balance to an ironic rewrite of Laura Love’s I Want You Gone, no topic is sacred to Holly Near.

This new recording is a launch pad for this powerful singer and delightful storyteller’s tour. Whether out on her own, or uniting with other contemporary activists such as Gloria Steinem, Cindy Sheehan, and Medea Benjamin, Holly Near is keeping the political song alive.

Doors open at 6:30.  Guests are invited to bring their own dinner and enjoy the beautiful oceanfront setting before the show.  A no host wine and beverage bar will be available.
To learn more about Holly, visit www.hollynear.com.  To inquire about an interview, more information, or to request an advance copy of Show Up, please contact: Alison de Grassi, 707-485-1084 or [email protected].