'Muse & Music' Series at General Society to Feature Civil War Songwriter Geoffre

y Wilson
Event marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with an acoustic performance
and discussion with singer/songwriter from the experimental folk band Just Post
Bellum
New York, NY, April 08, 2011 -- The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen o
f the City of New York, located at 20 West 44th St between 5th & 6th Avenues in
Manhattan, is proud to announce the next installment of our cultural series of l
ive music and discussion entitled â Muse & Musicâ . Geoffrey Wilson of experimental folk
and Jus Post Bellum (Latin for "Justice After War"), will be the featured perfor
mer at the event, to be held at the General Society Library on April 14, 2011.
Endeavoring to go beyond the mechanics of writing a song, Muse & Music pairs aco
ustic performances with in-depth discussions on the trade, craft and passion of
songwriting and the muses that inspire music. Guest host Iman Lababedi, rock cri
tic and co-editor of www.rocknycliveandrecorded.com will lead a discussion with
Geoffrey to reveal the inspiration for his music and Geoffrey will perform sever
al songs, in addition to participating in a brief question and answer exchange w
ith attendees.
Geoffrey Wilson writes and performs songs he calls "historical fiction" which em
phasize the individual while taking inspiration from the people, places and even
ts of the Civil War era. This events marks the General Society's observance of t
he 150th anniversary of the Civil War, and remembrance of the 1st New York Volun
teer Engineer Regiment who served in the war, many of whom were General Society
members.
The Muse & Music series continues The General Society's tradition of hosting cul
tural 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 212-840-184
0 ext 2.
About The General Society: The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the C
ity of New York (GSMT) was founded in 1785 by the skilled craftsmen of the City.
Today, this 225-year old organization continues to serve and improve the qualit
y of life of the people of the City of New York through its educational, cultura
l and philanthropic programs which include its Mechanicsâ Institute and the General
Society Library. For more information about The General Society please go to www
.generalsociety.org.
Contact:
Clint Blume
The General Society
20 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-840-1840, x2
music@generalsociety.org
http://www.generalsociety.org