George Mann hails from New York and has been producing labor and protest music for more than 20 years. He has worked with such folk music legends as Utah Phillips, Pete Seeger and Tom Paxton and produced national tours in honour of the Almanac Singers (2013) and Joe Hill (2015). George brings his experience as a union organizer and educator to his concerts - stories and songs about real events and the struggle for a better life. He has just released "For the Road and the Sky," his newest CD, and "Until You Come Home: Songs to Heal the Wounds of War," a compilation CD of songs about the effects of war on those who serve.

SPECIAL: Seniors Week shows singing the songs you remember from Elvis, Simon and Garfunkle, Peter Paul and Mary and ... 

JAN PRESTON is a knockout boogie pianist with a rich resonant voice who has captured audiences around the world with her originality, her energy, and her sparkling charm and gentle wit.
From a background in classical music with a long-term interest in composition and song writing, Jan Preston has created her own style, not only through her piano playing but also her singing and songwriting, which now sees her shine as a truly Antipodean original.
Special 2019 Seniors Week shows - 'Wonderful Winnie', a tribute to Winfred Atwell and '88 Pianos' the story of the pianos that Jan Preston has played throughout her career.