Joe's Pub (Venue Partner)
425 Lafayette St
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Music
W.P.A -Works Progress Administration featuring Glen Phillips, Luke Bulla, Sean Watkins and more
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W.P.A.
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Wednesday Aug 19, 2009 (7:30–9pm)
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- Price
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$20
Works Progress Administration takes its name from FDR’s 1939 New Deal initiative, which put millions to work making buildings, bridges, theater, art and music. The original WPA was rooted in the values of community and creativity, and helped to keep the fire of human dignity burning through the darkest years of the Great Depression. WPA was born out of the musical community surrounding the legendary LA club, Largo. The eight members of the band, Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket), Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek, Fiction Family), Luke Bulla (Jerry Douglas Band, Ricky Skaggs), Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek), Benmont Tench (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), Greg Leisz (Joni Mitchell, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Beck), Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello and the Imposters, Randy Newman) and Davey Faragher (Elvis Costello and the Imposters, Cracker), had known and admired each other for years, and found themselves with a strong batch of unrecorded songs, a little down time, and a collective feeling that it might be a good idea to put something on tape.
Despite having four lead singers and a high level of instrumental prowess the band keeps its focus in service to the song, and creates a sound that is both timeless and unique. Now, with a wonderful record reminiscent of “more than the sum of its parts” groups such as Fleetwood Mac, The Band, and CSNY, the founding members of WPA (Glen, Luke, and Sean) are rallying the troops for a cross-country excursion. Given that the heart of this band is found in its collective spirit, if one of the Executive Board is required at his “day job”, it’s looked at as an opportunity, not a problem. The network of talent surrounding these eight players is deep and varied, and changes in the tour lineup will provide new opportunities for collaboration and exploration, insuring that each show is a unique and inspiring event. In this time when the collective spirit is once again in need, WPA looks forward to serving you in your community.
