Troubadour Bill Ludwig at the January PVFS Song and Story Swap
Bill Ludwig
Source: Pioneer Valley Folklore Society
Singer-Songwriter Bill Ludwig is the featured artist at the Pioneer Valley Folklore Society’s January Song and Story Swap.
The event will take place at First Church, 165 Main St. in Amherst on Saturday January 3 from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free, with a suggested minimum donation to the artist of $7.50. Free parking is available in the lot behind the church.
At song and story swaps, people of all ages and experience levels gather to share stories and songs that are traditional, newly written, or of personal experiences. You can tell, sing, or lead everyone in singing, or request a song or story. Listeners are welcome. The opening round theme of the January event is “optimism”.
About the Artist
Based in Connecticut, Bill Ludwig has been designated Manchester Town Troubadour emeritus. He is an active community organizer, serving as chairperson of the Manchester Arts Commission, and founder of the Manchester, CT Songwriters Association. He is winner of the 2017 Farmington Acoustic Festival Judges Award and in 2024 was inducted into the Manchester, CT Arts Hall Of Fame.
Bill Ludwig has released more than a dozen solo albums, this year’s “Incredible Shrinking Man” being his most recent work. He also plays and records with folk-Americana trio, MARMO. Learn about Bill Ludwig at https://billludwig.com/.
The monthly Song & Story Swap, now in its thirtieth year, is sponsored by the Pioneer Valley Folklore Society of western Massachusetts. For more information, visit the Folklore Society website at https://pvfs.us.