Breaking News – I’m Performing In A Tribute To Steinbeck

August 21, 2012 6 Comments


I’m taking a break from our usual “seven sentences” today to share some good news that I have been holding pretty close to my chest for a while.

This week I’m travelling to Monterey in Northern California to perform a scene from “The Grapes of Wrath,” in a Mumford & Sons tribute to John Steinbeck. If you are in the area and you want more details, then you can check it out below…

Tribute to Steinbeck Mumford And Sons

As a non American, it’s been really good to dig down deep into the the words of Steinbeck and explore his deep heart for both compassion and justice for ordinary people. It reminds me that the work of any true artist is almost always about someone other than themselves.

It’s also probably why so many people are deeply drawn to the lyrics of Mumford & Sons, many of there songs are inspired by the writings of Steinbeck, like Dust Bowl Dance below.

I am both deeply challenged and profoundly excited about the task before me.

2012 Seven Sentences – Tribute to Steinbeck Mumford And Sons

About GeoffTalbot: Geoff Talbot is the founder of this Creative Blog. He loves writing words that encourage creative people.

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  • Phil Rood

    Break a leg Geoff! Great to hear that Steinbeck’s stories resonate with people who aren’t from the US… I think it speaks a lot about how even though his characters and settings are very much of Depression-era America, the themes are much more universal than that. I just realized that as you pointed out that you are not from the US. Thank you for that moment of clarity for me!

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      Oh yeah thanks Phil… it went great. The themes are very pertinent for today still!

  • Lynne

    I’m excited for you, Geoff. Isn’t it fantastic when dreams are suddenly reality? Have a great time!

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      Thanks Lynne… we had an amazing time. Performed in front of a 1000 people and it went great… back to reality now… but here is to more adventures

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