Description
The sound is unmistakable: a percussive guitar that revs up and stays revved, a voice that prophesizes over the top. Honored griot Richie Havens opened Woodstock 41 years ago with a three-hour set, since a lot of the talent was stuck on the New York Throughway. Haven’s unshaken commitment to political activism through music makes him one with the tradition of Pete Seeger (who should have got the Peace prize they gave Obama); the charging guitar (nicely heard in 1988’s “High Flying Bird,” a cover of Judy Henske’s little masterpiece) is evidence of an energy that outlasts beatnik roots, outlives hippie popularity and stays strong enough to face up to these damned perilous times. This show is a make-up for the performance cancelled on May 13, and tickets from that date will be honored. - Richard von Busack sanjose.com
More Info
- Call
-
408.961.5800
Comments