March 11

sing-a-long

to raise funds

WOODSTOCK — For Pete’s Sake, the 4th Annual Sing-a-long Tribute to Pete Seeger, will take place at 7 p.m. March 11 at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock in Woodstock.  Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $10 to benefit The Carry It On Fund, carrying on the work of Pete and Toshi Seeger.

Song lyrics will be projected to encourage audience members to sing along with the performers.  This is the 4th annual concert and a full house is expected!  Refreshments will be provided.

The event will be hosted by renowned folk singer and songwriter Sally Rogers.  She will be joined by other well-known names in the folk community including her husband Howie Bursen,   and other song leaders Bill Harley, Jeff Davis, Maria Sangiolo, Leslie Sweetnam, Carol Rossetti, Carolyn Brodginski, Jeff Perkins, Donna Dufresne and others.  Peter Blood and Annie Patterson, publishers of the famed Sing Out songbooks, will also perform and be on hand to promote the books that have brought generations of people together to simply enjoy singing together in community.

The Carry It On Fund is a new fund carrying on the work of Pete and Toshi Seeger.  The Seegers inspired us and gave us hope by working tirelessly for peace, social justice, and to protect the earth. They helped folk music and community singing to flourish. They offered enormous assistance to thousands of activists and musicians. Many seek to carry forward their work. A new fund called the Carry It On Fund has been created which celebrates the lives of Pete and Toshi Seeger and supports those carrying on their work.

This fund distributes contributions towards organizations that embody Pete and Toshi’s values and vision. The Seegers were involved in a host of organizations and causes during their lifetimes. This fund not only honors the Seegers but also shines a light on groups that are carrying forward their important work.  

Some of the organizations that do work they believed in and/or supported include:  Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA), Clearwater, Highlander Center, Journey of Hope, Labor Heritage Foundation, People’s Music Network, and others.