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John Pietaro commented on Brad Drake's group UNIONROCKS"This year's DISSIDENT ARTS FESTIVAL occurs on Sat 8/13, 4PM-11PM at the Brecht Forum, NYC. The Fest opens with a screening and discussion of the long-blacklisted film "Salt of the Earth". Concert follows: Upsurge!, Radio Noir, Judy…"
John Pietaro commented on Nathan Moore's group Labor-lore and Working Class Culture"This year's DISSIDENT ARTS FESTIVAL occurs on Sat 8/13, 4PM-11PM at the Brecht Forum, NYC. The Fest opens with a screening and discussion of the long-blacklisted film "Salt of the Earth". Concert follows: Upsurge!, Radio Noir, Judy…"
John Pietaro commented on Alex Falconer's group Labour Films"This year's DISSIDENT ARTS FESTIVAL occurs on Sat 8/13, 4PM-11PM at the Brecht Forum, NYC. The Fest opens with a screening and discussion of the long-blacklisted film "Salt of the Earth". Concert follows: Upsurge!, Radio Noir, Judy…"
John Pietaro commented on Brian Ross Ashley's group Little Red Songbook"This year's DISSIDENT ARTS FESTIVAL occurs on Sat 8/13, 4PM-11PM at the Brecht Forum, NYC. The Fest opens with a screening and discussion of the long-blacklisted film "Salt of the Earth". Concert follows: Upsurge!, Radio Noir, Judy…"
John Pietaro joined Eric Lee's group
Solidarity with the people of Egypt
A place for trade unionists to discuss what we can do to help our brothers and sisters in Egypt in their historic struggle for democracy.
John Pietaro commented on Nathan Moore's group Labor-lore and Working Class Culture"Hey everyone...
The IWW had the greatest tradition of arts and culture among all of the labor left. By all means check out their page. And I concur that Rebel Voices remains the ultimate collection. You should also check out the bio of Joe Hill…"
John Pietaro commented on Nathan Moore's group Labor-lore and Working Class Culture"Hey Nathan,
Thanks so much for the kind words and the plug....I am trying to compile all of my writings over the years on this blog, all of which deal with the culture of labor and the Left in general. I have since added to the Photo Gallery down…"
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CULTURAL WORKER & LABOR ORGANIZER
John Pietaro has been a cultural worker in the Labor movement for many years---both as a performing musician (drumkit, xylophone, vocals, banjo), fronting the Flames of Discontent, and as a writer, authoring many articles for progressive periodicals such as 'Z', 'the People's World', "Political Affairs' and many more. His blog, 'The Cultural Worker' also contains his writings: http://TheCulturalWorker.blogspot.com .
Pietaro is also a cultural organizer, establishing a series of events which bridge activism and the arts including THE DISSIDENT ARTS FESTIVAL (the Brecht Forum, NYC)
To check out the Flames of Discontent's music or get info on THE DISSIDENT ARTS FESTIVAL go to www.flamesofdiscontent.org
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 0:05 on September 20, 2010,
Norman Biddlecombe said… - Thanks for the invite. I have still to check out your music but from what I have seen it looks pretty good. I will check out your web site.
If you are interested in Australian labour movement music I have a friend who works for a trade union museum in Sydney. He also works as a stage manager for music shows and has travelled and collected union badges around the world.
I am an old painter/decorator/labourer/printworker/office worker. I now collect trade union badges and am particularly after African trade union badges as they are under represented in all displays and collections | have seen.
I have also just discovered Otha Turner and Sharde Thomas so that will tell you something about my musical tastes.
Solidarity
- At 18:12 on September 19, 2010,
Nathan Moore said… - Well, we'd love to see you out here sometime, John. I went to your website and I love what you are doing with Flames of Discontent! Do you know George Mann? I helped organize a house concert last time he came through Eugene. Quite a guy and a good writer.
If interested, you can check out some of our other songs at: www.myspace.com/lowtidedrifters. We're going to be recording a full-length album this winter, tentatively titled "Broken Bootstraps."
- At 5:59 on September 19, 2010, Nathan Moore said…
- Joe--Nice to meet you on Union Book! I'm looking forward to checking out Flames of Discontent! Do you ever perform on the West Coast?
- At 21:22 on September 18, 2010,
Public Services International said… - thanks John:)
- At 18:45 on September 18, 2010,
Lew Friedman said… - Hi John: Always love to connect with cultural workers. Actually, my son is a Indie rock/pop producer and his studio is in our basement and cellar. He works with great young folks. In what Brooklyn community are you?
I am a staff member with Corporate Campaign, Inc. Our office is in DUMBO and we work on the Campaign to Stop Killer Coke, FLOC (trying to organize tobacco harvesters in RJ Reynolds in NC) and IBEW Local 103 (against pharmaceutical companies).
I was also an reformer within the United Federation of Teachers and was elected to the Executive Board.
Happy to meet you, Brother.
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