Folk Music History & Live Performance

Are you interested in learning more about folk music & the great folk artists?

Would you enjoy taking in a live musical performance?

If so, you won't want to miss this exciting musical event with Tom Hoffman who has loved folk music for over 50 years. He started playing it in 1970 after landing in the rolling hills of Cornell University. While he started as a math teacher, Tom ended up doing community, union, and environmental organizing.

As part of his presentation, he will perform a selection of songs meaningful to him, with arrangements learned from some of his favorite musicians and/or Sing Out Magazine. Along with singing. Tom will play guitar, banjo, and fretless banjo. His selection will feature songs by Michael Cooney, Utah Phillips, The New Lost City Ramblers, Pete Seeger, and a supporting cast of thousands- with a road map supplied by Sing Out Magazine.

-There will be a collection jar out for cash donations to Pittsburgh's Calliope House if you would like to donate.