The Egg celebrates the Pete Seeger Centennial with a concert on Thursday, May 23 at 7 PM and a series of related events in various Capital Region cultural centers May 3- 5, as part of its “New York Living Legacy” series.
Additional events will include multiple venues in Saratoga Springs, including Caffe Lena, and the Saratoga Springs Public Library.
Seeger’s career as a musician was highlighted by popular success with the group The Weavers and songs such as “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “Turn, Turn, Turn” and “If I Had a Hammer”; Grammy Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award, a National Medal of Arts, induction into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.
Seeger used his music to further social, humanitarian and environmental causes – most notably in the founding of the Clearwater in an effort to save the Hudson River, and one of his closest musical associates Arlo Guthrie will be joined by artists including Amythyst Kiah, Cary Morin, Dan Zanes & Claudia Eliaza, Dar Williams, David Gonzalez, Guy Davis, Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton, Taina Asili, Tony Trischka, Toshi Reagon and Bill & Livia Vanaver - that are keeping his message alive for an evening of music, dance and poetry inspired by Pete Seeger in celebration of his centennial.
Net proceeds from the concert will benefit Clearwater, Caffe Lena and WAMC Public Radio.
Tickets are $40, $35 and $25 and currently available to members of The Egg at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza and by telephone – 518-473-1845.
In advance of the concert, The Egg will present the program “Wasn’t That a Time” featuring music writer Jesse Jarnow in a number of venues on May 3, 4 and 5. Mr. Jarnow will explore the life of Pete Seeger, focusing on the research done for his 2018 book “Wasn’t That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the American Soul.” Live music will be performed by banjoist Richie Stearns - who performed with or for Seeger on numerous occasions. The multi-media program will be enhanced by photo projections as well as recorded music by Pete Seeger and the Weavers.
Additional events – these are free and open to the public:
FRIDAY, MAY 3 - Noon: Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs; 7 PM: Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls.
SATURDAY, MAY 4: 11 AM: Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave, Guilderland; 1 PM: Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave, Delmar; 3:30 PM: Clifton Park – Half Moon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park; 7 PM: Sanctuary for Independent Media, 3361 6th Avenue, Troy.
SUNDAY, MAY 5: 12:30 PM: Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St, Saratoga Springs; 3 PM: Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Rd, Voorheesville.
