The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #71351 Message #1220303
Posted By: Rabbi-Sol
06-Jul-04 - 09:07 PM
Thread Name: Hudson River Revival
Subject: RE: Hudson River Revival
Yes, Bill is right. They have priced themselves out of the market. In addition, before you get to pay them, you have to pay the Westchester Parks Dept. for parking on site. In addition, I have in recent years been turned off by Pete Seeger's pro Palestinian political rehtoric; especially the fact that he has turned over the royalties from his song "Turn, Turn, Turn" to help rebuild the homes of Palestinian homicide bombers that have been destroyed by the Israeli army. As a Jew, I feel that I can no longer support his cause. My wife was discussing this very point earlier today with Phil Cigoner, owner of the Towne Crier Cafe, in Pawling, N.Y., a venerable folk music venue. Phil, who lived in Israel during the 1950s, organized the talent for the first 3 Revivals and considers himself a friend of Pete. He has also lost all interest in the Revival for the same reasons cited by Bill and myself. SOL ZELLER