Song and Story Swap Presents an Irish-themed Program with Jackson Gillman

The Pioneer Valley Folklore Society’s monthly Song & Story Swap, now in its twenty-seventh year, will feature actor, songsmith, and story teller Jackson Gillman at its March show. GIllman will appear on March 9 from 7-9 p.m. at the First Church, 165 Main Street in Amherst. Free parking is available in the lot behind the church. The Song & Story Swap is open to members of the public of all ages. Admission is free, with a suggested minimum donation to the artist of $7.50.

Attendees will be invited to contribute a song or story on the topic of “Green” during an opening round of sharing. People of all ages gather to share stories and songs that are traditional, newly written, or of personal experiences. You can tell, sing, or lead everyone in singing, or request a song or story. Listeners are welcome.

About Jackson Gillman
Known as the “Stand-Up Chameleon,” Jackson Gillman magically transforms himself into a wide array of eccentric characters through his many talents as mime, actor, songsmith and storyteller. His interactive performances are seasoned with skillful dialect, song, dance, mime and sign language. Shining through Gillman’s wit and versatility is his bemused, warm-hearted honesty. Gillman’s humor evolves from finding that which is funny in human beings trying to be human and often tripping over their own being in the attempt.

In keeping with the season, Jackson Gillman will present an Irish-themed program. Expect a rollicking evening, well-lubricated with his leprechaun spirit. His repertoire will include sprightly songs and tales about Guinness beer, a faux Irishman, and true farce about a toppled statute of the patron Saint of Ireland.

Jackson Gillman is a twenty-five year veteran of the New England Touring Artists Program and also served on the theatre advisory panel for the Maine Arts Commission. He has been Teller-in-Residence at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, TN, and for two decades hosted a summer comedy concert series on Maine’s Mount Desert Island.

Please note that the March Song & Story Swap is on the second and not the usual first Saturday of the month.  For information contact Paul Kaplan, 413-687-5002.

Learn more about Jackson Gillman at jacksongillman.com/.

Visit the Folklore Society website at https://pvfs.us.