Farmer-Musician Bennett Konesni will return to Hampton to lead a worksong workshop and give an evening concert on Wednesday, May 11 at Organic Roots Farm at Popover Hill at 147 East Old Route 6. Bennett is the grandson of Rad and Leila Ostby, the previous owners of Popover Hill Tree Farm, and has devoted his life to learning and sharing songs that help get work done, from field hollers to sea shanties, from herding calls to lumberjack anthems, and has been featured by NPR, the New York Times, The Library of Congress, and on the Ted talk stage. He also tours internationally.

The workshop begins at 5pm with Bennett leading songs as the group works on a project (stacking firewood, planting tomatoes, etc.) at Organic Roots Farm, with new owners, the Fisher Family. Bennett will take time to discuss how to make music happen at your own farm or homestead during everyday activities, like stacking firewood, weeding the garden, or doing the dishes. A farm-to-table dinner (suggested donation) will be served, followed by a grand finale concert by Bennett. Besides the farm-to-table dinner, a bake sale will be held to benefit the Working Hands Ministry, that assists the widowed and elderfolk with home repair and maintenance.

Planning to attend? This is a rain or shine event, please bring chairs and clothing for weather. This is sure to be an interesting and powerful evening of music in Hampton! To purchase tickets, or for more information, please see Bennett online at worksongs.org ¡