From Bob Stane:
Jerry Burgan's Folk Songs & Stories with Tholow Chan:
There’s a special magic in music popularized by the folk movement of the late 50s and early 60s. Even conservative grinches can’t help moving their lips and humming when they hear classics of the era today! Expect a songfest to break out when Jerry Burgan comes to the Coffee Gallery Backstage leading eager audiences on a guided tour through some of the most memorable moments, songs and stories from days passed…when the times were indeed, a changin’.
A co-founder of We Five, the group that scored a million selling hit with the folk-rock classic, You Were On My Mind (still one of the best folk-pop albums ever), Jerry explores our musical common ground in an engaging and entertaining show that has the audience singing along from the first song. Between songs, Jerry takes the role of wizened sage, sharing fascinating tales woven from the spirit of Woody Guthrie, John & Alan Lomax, Leadbelly, Pete Seeger and the Weavers, to the more contemporary artists they inspired when he was coming of age in the mid sixties under the mentoring eye of John Stewart. —No, not the comedic TV host, but the former Kingston Trio banjo player and writer of countless classic songs in the musical form that’s come to be called Americana. Count on hearing some treasures that were learned from the master.
Jerry always includes some surprises and a few originals that fit into the moment, and it’s all tastily complimented by bassist and humorist, Tholow Chan. Their stage rapport has a seamless quality that’s been honed by time as they draw each audience into the feel-good experience--often with spontaneous laughter and comments coming from the room. When joined on stage by his wife, Debbie Burgan, their tight arrangements bring to life the exhilarating power, harmony and charm that made folk trios so popular.
It’s a total package with memories you’ll want to share. But don’t just talk about it: Bring your friends along for a post-holiday treat they won’t forget. Don’t miss it.