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Foray Into Folk: Arlo Guthrie

Photo courtesy Peter HayesFOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, Arlo Guthrie has been far from soft-spoken about his thoughts on social activism. After all, who could forget "Alice's Restaurant Massacree", an 18-minute track from the folk singer's 1967 debut album in which he asked young listeners to stand up to authority, dodge the draft and skip out on the Vietnam War.

Since Guthrie is an outspoken Ron Paul supporter, he just might be a little disappointed with the current state of political affairs in America. But if history is any indicator, the 61-year-old should still have plenty to say when he brings his social musings and vintage bluesy style to Strathmore Hall on Friday night, including songs from his latest album (and first in 12 years), "Lost World."

» Strathmore Hall, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda; Fri., Nov. 7, 8 p.m., $25-$55; 301-581-5200. (Grosvenor-Strathmore)

Written by Thomas Floyd/Express
Photo by Peter Hayes

COMMENTS (1)

  • I am not disappointed at all in the current state of affairs in America. I am actually unusually excited. What a time to be a living human being!

    Arlo Guthrie

    By Arlo Guthrie , Posted November 6, 2008 9:47 PM
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