So many of them...

My first would be watching Captain Kangaroo and his puppets performing "hits" of the day such as "Lemon Tree", "Don't Let the Rain Come Down", "Hole in the Bucket", etc. My first taste of the folk revival at a very young age.

My first "folk" radio show - with Marjorie Guthrie, the widow of Woody Guthrie.   She inspired me to continue on the path of presenting folk music on radio.

Singing in the Old Dutch Barn at the Old Songs Festival in an after hours session led by Sandy & Caroline Paton.

The Old Songs Festival in 2000. It was a booster shot that reminded me of exactly why I love this music.

Listening and joining in with the audience at the Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club in Paramus, NJ. Voices of angels.

Meeting and getting to know Ed McCurdy. We weren't close friends, but he really meant a lot to me.

My first NERFA (North East Folk Alliance). While the Folk Alliance may be overrun with singer-songwriters, there are more than enough dedicated individuals that keep it alive.

Watching David Massengill at Speakeasy for the first time in the early 80's. Rod MacDonald as well.

My first Eisteddfod Festival - this year. New York Pinewoods did an amazing job and I look forward to next year.

The Woody Guthrie Tribute concert at the Ryman Auditorium. Held early this year, I had the honor of sitting in the third row as a parade of country & folk stars paid tribute to Woody in the "shrine".

So many more. I'm glad I do not have to pick just one!