Leon Rosselson & Robb Johnson
Leon Rosselson & Robb Johnson
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We’re delighted to welcome Leon Rosselson and Robb Johnson to the Live to Your Living Room stage for our autumn season of shows.
Accomplished singer-songwriters in their own rights, Leon and Robb partnered together on The Liberty Tree – a commentary on the life of Thomas Paine and the themes of freedom, rebellion, and independence.
Fun fact: Leon and Robb both think Edith Piaf’s “Les Amants D’un Jour” is possibly their favourite song ever.
A highly subversive pairing of two of the left’s most eloquent songwriters – The Daily Telegraph
What to expect: This gig will make you think and feel, full of political satire, emotion, and wit. Leon and Robb have worked together as friends for over 25 years, and it’s easy to see why they make for such an amazing partnership despite having differing music styles.
About the artists
Leon Rosselson is a singer, songwriter, and children’s book author, who has collaborated with luminaries of the folk scene including Martin Carthy, Sandra Kerr, Nancy Kerr, and Billy Bragg.
While Leon is known for his topical and satirical songs (some of which featured on That Was the Week That Was), he takes influence from a wide range of genres, from music hall to chanson réaliste. His song The World Turned Upside Down has become an anthem for social progress.
His songs are teeming with colourful characters, wonderfully descriptive characters and witty observations – Washington Post
Robb Johnson started performing in the 1970s, writing about everything and everyone from his grandfathers, philosophers, and the Second World War, as well as a Christmas murder mystery.
Robb has toured Britain supporting Chumbawamba and comperes the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival. He also led the Corbynistas, who released the song JC4PM for Me.
His songs are incisive and clever and witty, and you can sing them on your way to work – Boff Whalley
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