trusty guitar, his wide-open smile, and histenth album release to bring laughter and encouragement to progressive-mindedpeople everywhere. ‘RiZe Up’’ is a forceful and funny expression of resistancein the Age of Trump. “Satire empowers people”, says Roy. “To laugh is to fightback. To hope is to fight back”. The Los Angeles Times says: “Zimmermandisplays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society’s foibles that bring tomind a latter-day Tom Lehrer”. “Roy’s lyrics move beyond poetry and achieveperfection”—Joni Mitchell. His signature blend of heart and hilarity has neverbeen more necessary!

With a career spanning 30 years, Roy’s songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime, and his videos have garnered tens of millions of views. He has recorded for Warner/Reprise Records and shared stages with Bill Maher, Ellen DeGeneres, Holly Near, Robin Williams, Arlo Guthrie, John Oliver, The Roches, Andy Borowitz, Chambers Brothers, Kate Clinton and George Carlin. Roy tours the country with his very accomplished wife and co-writer Melanie Harby when they are not at home in Northern California.
Don’t miss this brilliant and funny musical politicalcommentator and enjoy the irreverence- it’s contagious!
For more information visit royzimmerman.com
Fine refreshments include wine and beer.
OCA is Wheelchair Accessible.
Tickets:
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Location:
Occidental Center for the Arts
3850 Doris Murphy Ct.
Occidental, CA 95465
(707) 874-9392
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