BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Village Trip - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Village Trip X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Village Trip REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250707T102159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T134442Z UID:10000644-1758463200-1758470400@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Beatnik Greenwich Village\, Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/beatnik-greenwich-village-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Stumpdown Coffee\, Corner of West 8th & MacDougal Streets\, New York\, NY\, NY 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/beatniks-tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250717T090149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T100407Z UID:10000787-1758466800-1758470400@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Looking East: Balinese Gamelan Ensemble Yowana Sari & Friends DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/looking-east/ LOCATION:St Mark’s in the Bowery\, 131 East 10th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 New Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Gamelan-Yowana-Sari-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250801T141353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T143918Z UID:10000803-1758470400-1758477600@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Urban Garage: A Performance Lab for Young Musicians DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/urban-garage-a-performance-lab-for-young-musicians/ LOCATION:The Bitter End\, 147 Bleecker Street\, New York\, NY\, NY 10012-1436\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Urban-Garage-at-The-Bitter-End.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250717T144233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T151715Z UID:10000791-1758472200-1758477600@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Habitat East Village with Damien Sneed and Friends DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/habitat-east-village-with-damien-sneed-and-friends/ LOCATION:St Mark’s in the Bowery\, 131 East 10th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 New Music,ASCAP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Damien-Sneed-in-suit.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T213000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250717T085646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T094513Z UID:10000786-1758481200-1758490200@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Bernstein Remix! A Benefit for Artful Learning DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/bernstein-remix/ LOCATION:The Loft at City Winery\, 11th Avenue at 15th Street\, New York\, NY\, NY 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Remix-Leonard-Alexander-and-Jamie-Bernstein.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250707T104315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T170055Z UID:10000646-1758636000-1758643200@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:East Village Underground: Two Centuries of Creativity and Rebellion\, Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/east-village-underground-two-centuries-of-creativity-and-rebellion-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Ottendorfer Library\, 135 Second Avenue\, New York\, NY\, NY 10003\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Art & Film,2025 Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/East-Village-Underground-tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250714T123637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T134354Z UID:10000781-1758650400-1758657600@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Framing the Village: FREEDOMLAND! DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/framing-the-village-freedomland-exhibition-2/ LOCATION:St John’s in the Village\, 218 W 11th St\, New York\, NY\, New York\, 10014\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Art & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Freedomland-Exhibition-1000.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250718T135232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142535Z UID:10000799-1758654000-1758661200@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Stand Up & Be Counted! The Village Trip Comedy Night DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/stand-up-be-counted-2025/ LOCATION:Greenwich Village Comedy Club\, 99 Macdougal Street\, New York\, NY\, NY 10012\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Talks & Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Comedy-Club.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250707T104750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T120647Z UID:10000647-1758655800-1758661200@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Howl: A Performance with Percussion and Cornet DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/howl-a-performance-with-percussion-and-cornet/ LOCATION:Bowery Poetry Club\, 308 Bowery at Bleecker Street\, New York\, NY\, NY 10012\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Music,ASCAP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Justin-Jay-Hines-l-Kirk-Knuffke.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250707T110731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T165756Z UID:10000648-1758738600-1758744000@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Norman Raeben and Bob Dylan: A Lecture by Fabio Fantuzzi DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/norman-raeben-and-bob-dylan-a-lecture-by-fabio-fantuzzi/ LOCATION:The Renee & Chaim Gross Foundation\, 526 Laguardia Place\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Art & Film,2025 Talks & Comedy,ASCAP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Fabio-Fantuzzi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250717T090753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T093540Z UID:10000789-1758740400-1758747600@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Poets of Patchin Place: Musical Settings of Village Poets DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/poets-of-patchin-place/ LOCATION:Salmagundi Club\, 47 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 New Music,ASCAP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Poets-of-Patchin-Place-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250713T103950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T121110Z UID:10000779-1758812400-1758819600@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:The Italian Village\, Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/the-italian-village-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Washington Square Arch at Fifth Avenue & Washington Square North\, NY\, NY 10012\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/William-Glackens-Italo-American-Celebration-in-Washington-Square-1912.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T203000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250707T112856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T132217Z UID:10000650-1758825000-1758832200@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:The Cornelia Street Café in Exile: A Documentary (2025) DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/the-cornelia-street-cafe-in-exile-a-documentary/ LOCATION:IFC Center\, 323 Sixth Avenue (at West 3rd St)\, New York\, NY\, NY 10014\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Art & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cornelia-Street-Cafe-in-Exile.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250727T101952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T133213Z UID:10000801-1758906000-1758913200@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:It’s Complicated: New York’s 400-year Relationship with its Waterfront DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/new-yorks-400-year-relationship-with-its-waterfront/ LOCATION:Pier 57\, Daffodil Room\, 15th Street at Hudson River Park\, New York\, NY\, NY 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Talks & Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Waterfront-Picnic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T194500 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250717T085321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T084604Z UID:10000784-1758909600-1758915900@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Thunder in the Village: Dylan and The Making of a Musical Rebellion DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/thunder-in-the-village/ LOCATION:Café Wha?\, 115 MacDougal St\, New York\, NY\, NY 10012\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BobDylan-Rolling-Thunder-Revue-Renaldo-and-Clara-Tour-Hat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250923T170146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T082703Z UID:10001175-1758909600-1758916800@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Fight the Power! 15 Years of HOMOCATS DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/fight-the-power-15-years-of-homocats/ LOCATION:LGBTQ Center\, 208 W 13 Street\, NY\, NY 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Art & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/homocats.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250717T151014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T100843Z UID:10000794-1758913200-1758920400@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Poetica Musica: Inspired by the Village DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/poetica-musica/ LOCATION:St John’s in the Village\, 218 W 11th St\, New York\, NY\, New York\, 10014\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 New Music,ASCAP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Poetic-Musica-composers-montage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T203000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250717T145555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T101454Z UID:10000792-1758914100-1758918600@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:ETHEL at the Met DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/ethel-at-the-met/ LOCATION:Mezzanine at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, 1000 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, New York\, NY 10028\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 New Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ETHEL-by-Matthew-Murphy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250713T105702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T115350Z UID:10000780-1758970800-1758976200@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:The Original: A Chinese Bohemian in the Village\, Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/the-original-a-chinese-bohemian-in-the-village-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Stonewall National Monument\, 38-64 Christopher Street\, New York\, NY\, NY 10014\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/H-T-Tsiang-with-actress-Joanna-Moore-in-a-1960s-TV-program.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250707T131145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T165709Z UID:10000651-1758970800-1758978000@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Sloan and the Ashcan School: The Art that Shook the World\, Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/sloan-and-the-ashcan-school-the-art-that-shook-the-world-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Washington Square Arch at Fifth Avenue & Washington Square North\, NY\, NY 10012\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Art & Film,2025 Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Sixth-Avenue-Elevated-at-Third-Street-1928-by-John-Sloan-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250707T131744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T123704Z UID:10000652-1758970800-1758978000@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:The 1960s and ‘70s Music of the West Village from Dylan and Springsteen to Woodstock and Beyond\, Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/the-1960s-and-70s-music-of-the-west-village-from-dylan-and-springsteen-to-woodstock-and-beyond-walking-tour/ LOCATION:1 West 4th Street at the corner of Mercer and W 4th Street\, 1 West 4th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/McDermott-Washington-Square-Park-scene-of-the-folk-riots.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T180000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250714T123801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T134056Z UID:10000772-1758978000-1758996000@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Framing the Village: FREEDOMLAND! DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/framing-the-village-freedomland-exhibition/ LOCATION:St John’s in the Village\, 218 W 11th St\, New York\, NY\, New York\, 10014\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Art & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Freedomland-Exhibition-1000.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250707T132029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T093247Z UID:10000653-1758988800-1758999600@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Bringing It All Back Home to Washington Square DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/bringing-it-all-back-home-to-washington-square-2025/ LOCATION:Garibaldi Plaza\, Washington Square Park\, New York\, NY\, NY 10003\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kennedy-Administration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T203000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250717T150407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T101712Z UID:10000793-1759000500-1759005000@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:ETHEL at the Met DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/ethel-at-the-met-2/ LOCATION:Mezzanine at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, 1000 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, New York\, NY 10028\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 New Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ETHEL-by-Matthew-Murphy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250717T151537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T120436Z UID:10000795-1759001400-1759006800@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:The Bergamot Quartet: Three World Premières DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/the-bergamot-quartet-three-world-premieres/ LOCATION:St John’s in the Village\, 218 W 11th St\, New York\, NY\, New York\, 10014\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 New Music,ASCAP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Bergamot-Quartet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250712T114957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T122128Z UID:10000657-1759068000-1759075200@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Greenwich Village to Woodstock: The Greenwich Village Rock and Pop Scene of the 1960s\, Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/greenwich-village-to-woodstock-the-greenwich-village-rock-and-pop-scene-of-the-1960s/ LOCATION:Bagel Pub\, 815 Sixth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, NY 10001\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Greenwich-Village-A-Go-Go-tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T163000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250717T151935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T120410Z UID:10000796-1759071600-1759077000@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:ETHEL with Kyle Miller\, electric guitar DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/ethel-with-kyle-miller-electric-guitar/ LOCATION:St John’s in the Village\, 218 W 11th St\, New York\, NY\, New York\, 10014\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 New Music,ASCAP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kyle-Miller-and-ETHEL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T183000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250717T152643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T133122Z UID:10000797-1759078800-1759084200@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Composers Concordance: Ciabatta Cantata DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/composers-concordance-ciabatta-cantata/ LOCATION:St Mark’s in the Bowery\, 131 East 10th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 New Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Still-Life-with-Musical-Instruments-by-Pieter-Claesz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T194500 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250717T084941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T153954Z UID:10000783-1759082400-1759088700@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Unsung Heroes and Untold Stories: Another Side of the Village Folk Scene DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/unsung-heroes/ LOCATION:Café Wha?\, 115 MacDougal St\, New York\, NY\, NY 10012\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/28-Sept-Unsung-Heroes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000 DTSTAMP:20260530T223048 CREATED:20250707T084911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T133823Z UID:10000773-1759582800-1759600800@www.thevillagetrip.com SUMMARY:Framing the Village: FREEDOMLAND! DESCRIPTION:The New York City première of Curt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll\, which explores the extraordinary journey of music icon Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter\, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. As George Harrison once put it: "No Lead Belly\, no Beatles."\nCurt Hahn’s authorized documentary Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll explores the extraordinary journey of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter – composer of “The Midnight Special\,” “John Henry\,” and “Goodnight\, Irene” – whose music has influenced everyone from Woody Guthrie to Kurt Cobain. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll is an engaging and immersive documentary that presents a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic blues singer. Through in-depth interviews with such influential musicians as B B King\, Joan Baez\, Pete Seeger\, Odetta\, and Harry Belafonte\, the film provides a unique inside account of Lead Belly's extraordinary life and career. The documentary showcases a compelling mixture of rare video footage and live performance\, offering viewers an intimate experience of Lead Belly's captivating presence and exceptional musical talent. From his remarkable ability to sing his way out of two prison sentences to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, Lead Belly's story is one of perseverance\, resilience\, and artistic brilliance. With its rich tapestry of cultural history and profound insights into Lead Belly as both an artist and a historical figure\, Curt Hahn’s documentary sheds light on the extraordinary man behind the legend and highlights his enduring influence on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll music. \nIn 1988\, Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and in 2023 he was among the inaugural class of inductees into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. \nQ&A\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh II\, Director of the Lead Belly Foundation\, and Lead Belly’s great-nephew. He will be talking with Anna Canoni\, Vice-President of Woody Guthrie Publications. Anna is the daughter of Nora Guthrie\, and granddaughter of Woody and Marjory Guthrie. \n\nAlvin Singh II\nAnna Canoni\n\nDoors open: 3:30pm\nShow time: 5pm \nAdvanced Tickets from City Winery:\n\n$25\n$35 with after show Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS FROM CITY WINERY URL:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/event/framing-the-village-freedomland-exhibition-until-october-14/2025-10-04/ LOCATION:St John’s in the Village\, 218 W 11th St\, New York\, NY\, New York\, 10014\, United States CATEGORIES:2025 Art & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevillagetrip.com/festival/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Freedomland-Exhibition-1000.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR