A
gig
held at Bristol Beacon
on Thursday 7th March. The event starts at 20:00.
Come along to see Peter Hawkins perform a selection of songs from his new CD, Love and Anarchy the songs of L o Ferr , and shares some of the stories behind the songs.
Since the 1970s Peter Hawkins has been adapting and performing the poetic and dramatic songs of L o Ferr (1916-93), famous French anarchist singer-songwriter and contemporary of Jacques Brel and Georges Brassens.
To mark the 20th anniversary of Ferr's death Peter has recorded a double CD of his songs in his own English versions, which will be launched after the concert. He will follow this up with a free songwriting workshop on Saturday 9th March at 10.30 am in Colston Hall 2.
Supported by the University of Bristol Engagement and Impact Development Fund.