Concert Series Features Tom Chapin, His Friends, and The Chapin Sisters: A Tribute to Pete and Toshi Seeger
Down and Dirty Guide to the Hudson River Music Festival
Croton-On-Hudson, NY - Mark your calendars for June 14, 11:00am-9:00pm! The Hudson River Music Festival's lineup is fire, and folk legends Tom Chapin and The Chapin Sisters are joining the party at Croton Point Park.
These musical mavericks will pay homage to Pete and Toshi Seeger, embodying their spirit of activism and sharing their passion through music. The festivities kick off with the Celebration of the Legacy of Pete & Toshi Seeger, featuring Tom Chapin & Friends and The Chapin Sisters. Get ready to groove!
Tom Chapin, a three-time Grammy award winner and a longtime environmental advocate, has performed at numerous Clearwater events. His love for Pete and Toshi Seeger's vision knows no bounds, as he counts the Seegers as not only mentors, but friends. His daughters Abigail and Lily (The Chapin Sisters) will accompany him, furthering the Seeger legacy.
Hear David Amram, a.k.a "America's Renaissance Man of Music," perform live! Amram, a close friend and creative collaborator of Pete Seeger, is guaranteed to bring the heat. Amram has been known to share stories about Seeger's unwavering commitment to social activism and the inspiration he's provided to musicians across the generations.
Adding to the musical mayhem, Grahame Lesh & Friends, Lucius, Madison Cunningham, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Steve Earle & Friends, Jorma Kaukonen, and more will hit the stage!
Don't miss out on the special activities, like the Earthball, Pete & Toshi's Grove, the Circle of Song, and family-friendly performances from The Rock and Roll Playhouse and Arm of the Sea Puppet Show. And get ready to be mesmerized by the Boat Flotilla, as boats synch up along the Hudson River for a show like no other. The festival will provide ASL interpreters for performances, ensuring no one is left out of the fun.
Ready to get your groove on? Grab your tickets now at www.hudsonrivermusicfestival.com. Let's raise a glass (or an instrument) to Pete and Toshi Seeger, and celebrate their legacy with some badass tunes.
Whatchamacallit Details
- RiverFest FPS (For Pete's Sake), a not-for-profit organization, founded the Hudson River Music Festival, with the mission to foster a multi-cultural music festival that educates attendees on environmental issues and a sustainable planet, while celebrating the Hudson River's profound cultural and ecological importance.
- The Harper House Music Foundation, an organization that facilitates efforts to help artists share their work and preserve their legacies, collaborated with RiverFest FPS to present the festival.
- Dayglo Presents, led by independent music enthusiast Peter Shapiro, partnered with RiverFest FPS to bring you this festival, ensuring a unique and meaningful experience for all attendees.
Now go forth and get your festival ticket! Party like Pete and Toshi would've wanted!
- The Hudson River Music Festival, founded by RiverFest FPS, is not just a music event, but also a platform that aims to educate attendees about environmental issues and promote a sustainable planet, paying tribute to the Hudson River's cultural and ecological significance.
- The Harper House Music Foundation, an organization dedicated to preserving artists' legacies, has collaborated with RiverFest FPS to ensure that the festival not only showcases great music but also honors the spirit of environmental advocacy that has been a part of music history.
- The festival, brought to you by Dayglo Presents, an independent music enthusiast Peter Shapiro's venture, promises a unique and meaningful experience, aligning with the festival's mission of fostering a multi-cultural music festival that truly represents the essence of music, health, environment, and social activism.
