One of the largest single collections of original, historical documents concerning Joe Hill is in the Archives of the state of Utah. Given the greater context of his story, we know that these documents also give us clues how an innocent man was … [Read more]
John McCutcheon in Joe Hill’s Last Will
John McCutcheon in Joe Hill's Last Will, a play by Si Kahn. The words and music of Joe Hill come to life in a new one-man production of Hill's final day in prison. Followed by panel discussion with John McCutcheon, Si Kahn, and John … [Read more]
Why Celebrate Joe Hill?
One hundred years ago this coming November, legendary songwriter and Wobbly Joe Hill was executed by the state of Utah. To celebrate the life and spirit of Joe Hill, we have created an all-day concert in Salt Lake City at Sugar House Park (a few … [Read more]
Boing! Anarchist Collective Hosts Fundraiser
Boing! Anarchist Collective in Salt Lake City is hosting a fundraiser August 8th for the Joe Hill Centennial Celebration. Performing are Chris Jackson, Low Cotton, and Widdrim. WHAT: Fundraiser for the Joe Hill Centennial Celebration WHEN: Saturday … [Read more]
Guy Davis joining the lineup
Guy Davis will have the park rocking with the blues at the Joe Hill Centennial Celebration on September 5th. Musician, composer, actor, director, and writer. Guy Davis is a bluesman. The blues permeates every corner of Davis' creativity. … [Read more]
When Joe Hill Suffered Tuberculosis
Guest post for the Joe Hill Organizing Committee. It’s a bleak, early spring day in Stockholm, year 1900. A young man has just gone off the train from Gävle. Outside the Central Station he attracts some attention, not for his youth, not for his … [Read more]