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Thread #9646   Message #62998
Posted By: Rick Fielding
14-Mar-99 - 02:28 PM
Thread Name: Memories of NY in the 60's folk/blues scene
Subject: RE: Memories of NY in the 60's folk/blues scene
Never met Stefan before the concert (and haven't seen him since) The concert was held at a rock and roll!? venue in an old theatre. (on Danforth ave. here in Toronto)I was hosting it and also on the bill was Larry Coryell. Remember John Renbourne (who I hadn't met before as well) as being very friendly and laid back, Stefan was friendly and not so laid back, and Larry practiced what I thought were scales for a half hour before going on. Then He went on and performed scales for another half hour! (gotta remember, he's the jazz guy.) Funniest memory from the concert: After the show, a very attractive woman came backstage, raced by us folkies and cornered Larry. They spoke for about ten minutes, and then Larry said in a fairly loud voice. "Yeah that'll be great! I'd love to go somewhere and meditate with you." Stefan turned to me and said "He means it too!"

Anyway Rita, as to what I do. I'm one of those folks who got hooked early on singing and picking folk songs, and never realised I was gonna become a "lifer". It does get in your blood though.