Event

Noel Paul Stookey

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Singer/songwriter Noel Paul Stookey has been altering both the musical and ethical landscape of this country and the world for decadesboth as the "Paul" of the legendary Peter, Paul and Mary and as an independent musician who passionately believes in bringing the spiritual into the practice of daily life. Funny, irreverently reverent, thoughtful, compassionatepassionateStookey's vocal sound is known all across this land: from the "Wedding Song" to "In These Times."

His most recent recorded collection, ONE AND MANY (2012), once again reveals Noel's gift for connecting diverse contemporary concerns to inspired musical performances. While acknowledging his history and the meaningful association with Peter and Mary (performing occasionally with Peter as a duo following the passing of their partner Mary Travers in September of 2009), Noel Paul has stepped beyond the nostalgia of the folk era. Whether judged by the subject matter of his current concert and recorded repertoire or by virtue of his active involvement with the Music2Life initiative (www.music2life.org) linking music fans to the expression of contemporary concerns via many different artists and musical genres, Stookey's current musical outlook continues to be fresh, optimistic and encouraging.