The Seas Are Rising: Stories of a Climate in Crisis
American songwriter Dan Sheehan brings a special one-man version of 'The Seas Are Rising: Stories of a Climate in Crisis' to the Fringe, emphasizing the immediate urgency of the climate crisis.
About The Seas Are Rising: Stories of a Climate in Crisis
| 19th Aug 2024 to 25th Aug 2024 | |
| 7.20pm | |
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Augustine United Church 41 - 43 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1EL |
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| £12 | |
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American songwriter Dan Sheehan brings to the Fringe a special one-man version of The Seas Are Rising: Stories of a Climate in Crisis, a concert experience emphasizing the immediate urgency of the climate crisis. With songs ranging from melancholy tales of caution to vigorous calls to action Sheehan entertains while calling on audiences to do their part to combat climate change through voting and holding politicians accountable, limiting their personal carbon footprints, and inspiring others to advocate and act.
Through songs rooted in rock, folk, soul, funk, and hip-hop, The Seas Are Rising tells the stories of people around the world already dealing with intense, climate-induced consequences. Audiences hear the stories of Puerto Ricans facing deadly and ravaging hurricanes, Pacific Islanders facing loss of their home due to rising sea levels, Australians fleeing destructive brush fires, and eco-heroes in Latin America working under constant threat to preserve their natural treasures. Projected lyrics and visuals make The Seas Are Rising a true multimedia experience.
Sheehan will perform live guitar and vocals to tracks from the forthcoming album of the same name. His previous concept album, Tales from Earth Incorporated tackled corporate and political greed and earned Sheehan “Songwriter of the Year” honors at the New Jersey based Elephant Talk Indie Music Awards as well as “Best Political Subject Album” from the music director awards at radio station WHFR-FM in Detroit, USA. Sheehan has previously won awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the American PRS affiliate.
Sheehan has performed throughout the US, UK, Ireland and Spain. He has performed or recorded with members of bands including the Doors, Pearl Jam, Morrissey and Yes.
The shows take place at The Snug at Paradise in Augustines at 7:20 PM, 19-25 August.
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