The Kingston Trio
Sunday, May 14th 5pm
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The
Kingston Trio is one of the few groups today that has survived the many
changes in the world of music. They have remained consistent in their
sound, which probably explains their resurgence in popularity over the
last few years.
The Kingston Trio consists of George Grove, Bill Zorn and Rick Dougherty.
The
original Kingston Trio was formed in 1957 by Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds
and Dave Guard, while the three were attending college in the San
Francisco area. Using only acoustic guitars and banjos, and singing
simple yet memorable melodies, they revolutionized popular music,
reawakening America to its own rich folk music heritage. The release of
“Tom Dooley” in October of 1958 began the “folk music revival” and set
the stage for Dylan, Baez, Peter, Paul & Mary and the entire protest
movement of the 60’s. The Kingston Trio was the number one vocal group
in the world, a musical and cultural phenomenon whose record sales and
concert draws were matched only by The Beatles.
The
Kingston Trio’s trademark three-part harmony and clean, crisp sound
keeps them touring 30 weeks out of the year. George Grove’s orchestral
arrangements allow The Trio to perform with symphony concerts, which
have become a fan favorite. The Trio’s busy touring schedule has
resulted in an increasing number of new fans, both young and old.
As
Bob Shane put it, “There is a tremendous demand for our type of
acoustic music, and not just from those who remember The Kingston Trio.
All people want is for us to sing a song, tell a story, and make it
good.”
They have been doing just that since 1957.
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