Speaking of Music | Joel Underwood: Woodie Guthrie
Friday, October 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM PDT · Key City Public Theatre · Port Townsend, WA
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Tickets FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 7:30 PM Folksinger and activist Woody Guthrie composed 26 songs in 30 days riding along the Columbia River and touring the Grand Coulee Dam project of the Bonneville Power Authority in 1941. He then went on to enlist in the U.S. Merchant Marine in WWII and take three voyages across the Atlantic, losing two ships to U-boat torpedoes, playing for frightened troops during typhoons, and delivering soldiers to the shores of Normandy in the summer of 1944. He returned home to fame and notoriety, but also to tragedy and tremendous personal loss. Historian, teacher, folksinger, and actor Joel Underwood performs an hour that is not solely a concert, theatrical drama, or academic lecture, but has elements of all three. During “That Ribbon of Highway”, audiences can sing along to favorites such as “Roll on Columbia”, “Pastures of Plenty”, and of course “This Land is Your Land”, but they will also learn the stories behind the songs, sometimes hilarious, sometimes tragic, but always engaging. About Joel Underwood & Speaking of Music Series Musician/historian/storyteller Joel Underwood returns to KCPT with his triptych of performances that walk the audience through a gallery of American popular music in the twentieth century. Underwood's revamped Woody Guthrie, his Hank Williams, and newly-added Buddy Holly evenings provide classic songs like "This Land Is Your Land", "Your Cheatin' Heart", and "That'll Be The Day" to sing along with, as well as the often tragic stories behind them. In addition, they examine the high price of musical genius and the toll it can take on the artist and loved ones in their orbit. Tickets Join Us All October for Harvest of the Arts! October 1-25, 2026 Featured Oct 1 KCPT Events October 1, 2026 Kat Agudo & Friends: A Benefit Concert KCPT Events October 1, 2026 Spend an unforgettable evening filled with Broadway favorites, heartfelt performances, and the incredible talents of Kat Agudo, accompanied by Linda…
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