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Clearwater benefit concert in Beacon
In this one-time-only benefit concert at the renowned Towne Crier in Beacon, NY, famed banjo players, Michael J. Miles and Tony Trischka, will share their music and their stories of personal encounters with Pete Seeger. You can expect some of the best banjo music on planet earth, along with stories about Pete, including some of his testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee. The story of Pete Seeger demonstrates over and over his passion for social justice and planet earth. And Pete’s tool of choice for delivering his message was the banjo.
The evening will be opened by Betty and the Baby Boomers, consisting of Betty Boomer, Jean McAvoy, Paul Rubeo, Steve Stanne, and Robert Bard, who came together back in 1987 through their work for Clearwater.
Pete Seeger (1919-2014) was a legendary musician and activist. He was Woody Guthrie’s friend, and he used his music to protest for Civil Rights, for the environment, and against the war in Vietnam. For his unflinching efforts, he was blacklisted and forced to testify before the House UnAmerican Activities Committee. Over his 90+ years, Pete touched the true heart and soul of America with his songs and his passion for what is right. As an environmental activist, he founded Hudson River Sloop Clearwater to “build a boat to save the river,” creating an intergenerational community of Hudson River advocates through education, sailing, advocacy, and music.
Clearwater is deeply grateful to musicians Michael J. Miles, Tony Trischka, and Phil Ciganer, owner of the Towne Crier Cafe, for collaborating to create this celebration of Clearwater’s founder and benefit concert to support our work to protect the Hudson River.