Judy Collins Makes New York Debut at Town Hall
Mar. 22, 1964 - Judy Collins, a 23-year-old native of Denver, made her New York concert debut last night at Town Hall, and she...
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Nov 24, 2022
Peter, Paul and Mary Perform at Carnegie Hall
Nov. 24, 1962 - Riding a crest of national popularity, folk singers Peter, Paul and Mary gave their first Carnegie Hall concert tonight....
May 18, 2022
Peter Seeger's Conviction Reversed
May 18, 1962 - The conviction a year ago of Pete Seeger, folk singer, was unanimously reversed today by the U.S. Court of Appeals. The...
Jan 2, 2022
Folk Group "The Weavers" Barred from Jack Paar Show After Refusing to Sign Loyalty Oaths
Jan. 2, 1962 - A folk-singing quartet was barred from the Jack Paar show today because its members refused to sign loyalty oaths. The...
Dec 27, 2021
New Folk-Music Group "Peter, Paul and Mary" Has Commercial Aims
Dec. 27, 1961 - A new folk-music group performing at New York’s Blue Angel is called Peter, Paul and Mary. Sex appeal as a keystone for a...
Oct 29, 2021
The Limeliters Play New York’s Town Hall
Oct. 29, 1961 - The Limeliters, a trio that sells cigarettes on television and records to its fans, gave a concert at New York’s Town...
Sep 28, 2021
Music: Bob Dylan, 20, Plays Gerde's Folk City
Sept. 28, 1961 - A bright new face in folk music is appearing at New York's Gerde's Folk City. Although only 20 years old, Bob Dylan is...
Jul 30, 2021
Folk Singer Bob Dylan Heard on Radio Marathon
July 30, 1961 - A marathon program of folk music was run on Saturday to initiate the live music project of New York City's newest FM...
Jul 24, 2021
Ramblin' Jack Elliott Plays Gerde's Folk City
July 24, 1961 - Jack Elliott (pictured with his wife June), a vagabond minstrel whose theme has been the song of the open road for nearly...
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