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The Ultimate Folk Experience: The Story and Songs of the Great American Folk Revival with Special Guest Roy Connors from the 1960s Folk Group, the Highwaymen   

The folk revival occurred in two phases. The first, from the early 1940s to the late 1950s, was more social-minded, and artists like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and the Weavers regaled us with folk songs for labor unions, ethnic diversity, and freedom. Unfortunately, McCarthyism drove many folk artists out of business. Those who hung on were reduced to singing, “On Top of Old Smokey.” But the Kingston Trio’s hit with “Tom Dooley” in 1957 reignited the folk revival. After the end of McCarthyism, the second phase of the folk revival supported both political and non-political artists. Political folksingers like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Peter, Paul, and Mary sang about peace and social justice, while folkies like the Kingston Trio and the Highwaymen sang about death, jilted lovers, and salvation. This program brings you back to the folk revival with fascinating stories, slides, live music (guitars, banjo, autoharp, ukuleles), and beautiful harmony vocals, with special guest Roy Connors, formerly with the '60s folk group, The Highwaymen, for a nostalgic, informative and fun-filled folk music sing-along.

"Always enjoy Pink Slip's lecture. Well prepared and fun to attend. Kudos to Joan and Bill." - OLLI Patron
 
The Ultimate Folk Experience: The Story and Songs of the Great American Folk Revival with Special Guest Roy Connors from the 1960s Folk Group, the Highwaymen - Boca Raton Campus
  • The Ultimate Folk Experience: The Story and Songs of the Great American Folk Revival with Special Guest Roy Connors from the 1960s Folk Group, the Highwaymen
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $35.00
        Non-Member: $40.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $40.00
    Date: 3/6/2025 
    Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Building: Boca Raton - Barry & Florence Friedberg Auditorium
    Instructor: PinkSlip Duo with Special Guest Roy Connors of the Highwaymen

    The folk revival occurred in two phases. The first, from the early 1940s to the late 1950s, was more social-minded, and artists like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and the Weavers regaled us with folk songs for labor unions, ethnic diversity, and freedom. Unfortunately, McCarthyism drove many folk artists out of business. Those who hung on were reduced to singing, “On Top of Old Smokey.” But the Kingston Trio’s hit with “Tom Dooley” in 1957 reignited the folk revival. After the end of McCarthyism, the second phase of the folk revival supported both political and non-political artists. Political folksingers like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Peter, Paul, and Mary sang about peace and social justice, while folkies like the Kingston Trio and the Highwaymen sang about death, jilted lovers, and salvation. This program brings you back to the folk revival with fascinating stories, slides, live music (guitars, banjo, autoharp, ukuleles), and beautiful harmony vocals, with special guest Roy Connors, formerly with the '60s folk group, The Highwaymen, for a nostalgic, informative and fun-filled folk music sing-along.

    "Always enjoy Pink Slip's lecture. Well prepared and fun to attend. Kudos to Joan and Bill." - OLLI Patron
 

The Ultimate Folk Experience: The Story and Songs of the Great American Folk Revival with Special Guest Roy Connors from the 1960s Folk Group, the Highwaymen - Jupiter Campus
  • The Ultimate Folk Experience: The Story and Songs of the Great American Folk Revival with Special Guest Roy Connors from the 1960s Folk Group, the Highwaymen
  • Location: Jupiter Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $35.00
        Non-Member: $40.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $40.00
    Date: 3/27/2025 
    Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Instructor: PinkSlip Duo with Special Guest Roy Connors of the Highwaymen

    The folk revival occurred in two phases. The first, from the early 1940s to the late 1950s, was more social-minded, and artists like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and the Weavers regaled us with folk songs for labor unions, ethnic diversity, and freedom. Unfortunately, McCarthyism drove many folk artists out of business. Those who hung on were reduced to singing, “On Top of Old Smokey.” But the Kingston Trio’s hit with “Tom Dooley” in 1957 reignited the folk revival. After the end of McCarthyism, the second phase of the folk revival supported both political and non-political artists. Political folksingers like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Peter, Paul, and Mary sang about peace and social justice, while folkies like the Kingston Trio and the Highwaymen sang about death, jilted lovers, and salvation. This program brings you back to the folk revival with fascinating stories, slides, live music (guitars, banjo, autoharp, ukuleles), and beautiful harmony vocals, with special guest Roy Connors, formerly with the '60s folk group, The Highwaymen, for a nostalgic, informative and fun-filled folk music sing-along.

    "Always enjoy Pink Slip's lecture. Well prepared and fun to attend. Kudos to Joan and Bill." - OLLI Patron
 

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