Stories and Songs of Woody Guthrie: A Musical History Performance by Joel Underwood

Musician, historian, and storyteller Joel Underwood returns to Vancouver for an engaging performance about the life and music of folksinger and activist Woody Guthrie. Join us in the beautiful Providence Academy chapel for this special DIRECTOR'S CUT version of this concert! Underwood will include stories and songs not previously performed!

Guthrie’s music has seen a resurgence in the past several months, having been featured in recent concerts by artists such as Bruce Springsteen. It resonates with audiences today as much as, or maybe even more than, it did when "This Land Is Your Land" was released and gained widespread popularity in 1949.

Pacific Northwest Ties:
Guthrie composed 26 songs in 30 days while riding along the Columbia River and touring the Grand Coulee Dam Project in 1941. With his unique, authentic voice, he chronicled both the grandeur and the perils of what he called “The Greatest Thing That Man Has Ever Done” as an employee of the Bonneville Power Administration. His time here in the Pacific Northwest inspired a swell of patriotism that led Guthrie to enlist in the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II, after which he returned home to fame and notoriety, but also to tragedy and tremendous personal loss.

Ticket Information:
Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 6:00pm. Doors open at 5:30pm.
Tickets are $18 in advance and include any applicable taxes and fees. Space is limited and tickets may sell out prior to the event. If available, tickets will be sold at the door for $25 each. Purchase tickets online through our website at: https://www.thehistorictrust.org/calendar/woody-guthrie-concert/

Location:
Providence Academy Chapel, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98660. The chapel is located on the second floor. Parking is available in the east lot. Please do not park in the north lot or in the Aeon Apartment lot, or you may be subject to tow.

Questions? Call us at 360-992-1800 or email us at info@thehistorictrust.org