Worksong Singalong with Max Godfrey at the Sheepscot General Store in Whitefield, Maine. Saturday, December 15th, 6 to 8 pm.



Join Max Godfrey for a raucous, foot-stomping evening of singing. We will learn many songs traditionally sung by prisoners and field workers as a means of enduring the hardships of forced labor, but which have been rediscovered by farmers as tools for making their work more enjoyable. With simple, call-and-response structures, these songs can be learned quickly and require no vocal "skill" whatsoever, and are great for singing in the field, in the kitchen, or around the campfire. We will start with the simplest songs and share some more involved worksongs as our lungs warm up. Max is a Georgia farm apprentice and is on tour this winter in hopes of sharing these songs with as many folks as possible. Bring a friend a come ready to sing! Food will be available for purchase from the Sheepscot General. Suggested Donation $7.