TENT Talk: Haunting Swamp Hollers from Georgia with Walter Parks
Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the event.
Bag Policy: All bags are subject to search. Bags bigger than 12x12 will not be allowed into the venue. No exceptions. Patrons will be asked to return backpacks and large bags to their vehicles before entering the venue. To expedite our ticketing process, please leave backpacks, large or overstuffed purses and bags in your vehicle.
Fresh off the Payomet stage after performing live with his band the evening prior, Walter Parks re-takes the stage in a special TENT Talks conversation on Tuesday, July 22 where he explores traditional music from Southeast Georgia.
Performer, historian and writer Walter Parks shares his extensive Library of Congress archived research on three genres of music from Southeast Georgia’s Okefinokee Swamp – hymns, hollers and reels. This entertaining and educational workshop with performance examples and relevant stories also encompasses originals, reimagined Southern U.S. spirituals and Richie Havens classics.
EVENT DETAILS:
📌 Haunting Swamp Hollers from Georgia with Walter Parks
📌 Tuesday, July 22 from 10:00-11:00am* at Payomet Performing Arts Center
📌 Suggested donation: $20
*Complimentary coffee and pastries will be served so you're welcome to join us a few minutes early for a snack
About the speaker: Walter Parks toured and recorded the world over with Woodstock legend Richie Havens – performing at New York’s Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden and at The Glastonbury Festival in England. In 2014, Walter was the sole accompanist of Judy Collins at her Lincoln Center tribute to Pete Seeger. Walter is the leader of two Americana roots groups – Swamp Cabbage (electric-folk/rock) and The Unlawful Assembly (reimagined spirituals).
This TENT Talks series is being presented to the community with a suggested dontation of $20. Registration is not required to attend– however we'd appreciate you let us know you're coming by filling out this form.
