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Philadelphia Folksong Society(PFS) presents the 2nd Annual Gene Shay/Founders’ Awards Benefit Concert. PFS honoring David Bromberg, “the Godfather of Americana,” along with Folk Legend Tom Rush!The musical acts for the evening include Jay Ungar & Molly Mason (perhaps best known for Ashokan Farewell from Ken Burns’ Civil War series), the wonderful Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, and yes, Tom Rush!
In lieu of a performance by David Bromberg, the night will feature a musical tribute to his iconic catalogue.
In addition to presenting our two Founders’ Awards to David Bromberg & Tom Rush for their lifetime musical achievements, the Society will present our Gene Shay Awards to two Folk Festival volunteers, Mike Flagg and the late Ellen Superfine, the Folk Festival’s Wonder Woman, for their long and dedicated service.
And new this year, we will present our first Volunteer Committee Spotlight Award to the Philadelphia Folk Festival’s unheralded Trash Committee!
Tickets will not be sold at the door so get your tickets now as this event is expected to sell out. VIP tickets are available.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St,Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States
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