Historical Songs of Outlaws, Villains and Rogues

Phoenixville Public Library

183 Second Avenue

Phoenixville, PA

Historical Songs of Outlaws, Villains and Rogues

Presented by

Rick Spencer, lecturer & performer

Catfeather Art & Music

Thursday, May 5 * 7:00 – 8:00 PM

in the Carnegie Room

The human obsession with and documentation of misdeeds are chronicled through ballads, penny broadsides and popular songs from the 1700s and earlier to the mid-20th century, telling the stories of Captain Kidd, Jesse James, Stagger Lee, Pretty Boy Floyd and others. Why we as a culture are so fascinated by misdeeds, violence and mayhem will be discussed during the presentation.

Rick Spencer has been in the historical performance industry for over 25 years. He worked for 20 years as a researcher, historian and presenter of traditional maritime songs and sea chanteys at Connecticut's Mystic Seaport and has performed widely in the US, Canada and Europe. Rick is best known for his work as a developer and presenter of theme-based historic music programs. He is the former executive director and curator of the Dr. Ashbel Woodward Museum in Franklin, CT.

This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 x132.