'Muse and Music Monthly Discussion and Live Performance Series to Feature Geoffrey Wilson of Just Post Bellum

Tuesday, 26 April 2011 18:43

We are proud to announce that performing in the Library of the General Society on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 7pm will be Geoffrey Wilson, of experimental folk band Just Post Bellum, Latin for "Justice After War". This is the second performance in the "Muse & Music" series and follows our very successful opening with Brooklyn-based, singer/songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling, held March 10th, 2011.

Endeavoring to go beyond the mechanics of writing a song, the aim of Muse & Music is to have the artist discuss and share the trade, craft or passion that touches their muse and inspires their music. Each hour-long program will feature a live, acoustic performance from a selected songwriter, along with an in-depth conversation between musicians and a guest host from the music industry. Geoffrey Wilson, writes and performers songs he calls "historical fiction" which emphasize the individual while taking inspiration from the people, places and events of the Civil War era, be it Yankee, Confederate, tradesman, farmer or mother. Guest host Iman Lababedi, rock critic and co-editor of www.rocknycliveandrecorded.com, will lead a discussion with Geoffrey to reveal the inspiration for his music and Geoffrey will perform several songs, in addition to participating in a brief question and answer exchange with attendees.

The Muse & Music series continues The General Society's tradition of hosting cultural lectures dating back to 1837. Reservations for any lecture, or the series, are suggested. General admission will be $25; General Society members $15; and students pay $10. Advance ticket purchases are available by phone at 212-840-1840 ext2.