Balladeer Linda Russell and instrumentalist Christa Patton explore the life of the common soldier of the Revolution as seen in song.  Playing guitar, dulcimer, pipe and tabor, flute and bagpipe, the duo will sing camp songs, songs of mutiny and desertion, parodies, patriotic anthems and ballads. “Nothing is more agreeable and ornamental than good music; every officer, for the credit of his corps, should take care to provide it”  wrote George Washington who understood the power of music.  This program looks at the tunes, both military and secular, that were part of soldier’s lives.

$15 General Admission

$10 Discounted Admission (for HHS members, seniors, students, active military personnel and their families, veterans, and children under 18)

$7 Youth Admission (for youth 13-17 years of age)

Free Admission (for children under the age of 13)

Meet the Musicians:

Linda Russell explores history through music.  Having served for many years as a balladeer for the National Park Service at Federal Hall on Wall Street, the site of Washington’s inauguration, Ms. Russell now takes her music to historic sites, schools, and festivals throughout the country.  New York appearances have included Lincoln Center and the Carnegie Hall Folk Festival.  

Christa Patton, historical harpist and early wind specialist, has performed throughout the Americas, Europe, and Japan with many of today’s premier early music ensembles, including Piffaro the Renaissance Band, Early Music New York, Boston Camerata, The King’s Noyse, Folger Consort, Newberry Consort, Apollo’s Fire, and Parthenia.

This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.