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Have Guitar Will Travel World

Sheffield, Steel & The People’s Republic of South Yorkshire

Nashville singer-songwriter Mark Allen takes viewers on an epic journey around the globe to experience the music, stories and celebrations reflecting a region’s unique identity. A “travel cinéma vérité” series, Have Guitar Will Travel World lets viewers experience the unscripted discovery, spontaneous jam sessions, and the enthusiasm that erupts when musicians are your guides to their culture.

Sheffield, Steel & The People’s Republic of South Yorkshire

Season 1 Episode 104 | 26m 45s | CC

Mark joins musicians at the Tramlines festival of Sheffield and discovers the newest metal of “Steel City” is the steel guitar. He explores the origins of pub rock with iconic artists and revolutionary music promoters, has a pint with the DJ keeping music in the hands of the people, and examines the changing identity behind England’s folk music scene.

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