Wanda Jackson Loves Woody Guthrie

Photo: Jeremy Charles

Wanda Jackson will play a benefit concert tonight in Tulsa for the Woody Guthrie Coalition, a not-for-profit 501(C)3 organization, dedicated to preserving the legacy and music of Woody Guthrie. The coalition organizes the annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah, which starts tomorrow and lasts through Sunday.

In an e-mail to The Oklahoman’s Brandy McDonnell, Jackson expressed her admiration for Guthrie:

“As one of the performers asked to be there, I am honored and happy to come sing my songs in memory of another Oklahoma Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Woody Guthrie.”

“There is no other artist who has influenced the music world any more than Woody Guthrie. He certainly has my respect and admiration for his contributions.”

SHOW INFO:
• Where: Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St., in Tulsa
• Openers: Ronny Elliott & Nancy Apple and The Oklahoma Geniuses
• Time: Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm
• Tickets: $23 - $38