468 Rosedale Ave.
White Plains
NY 10605
Join the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus on Saturday, April 19 for their April Coffeehouse, monthly gatherings featuring performances by folk musicians. Before the featured performance, audience members are invited to join the chorus in song. April’s featured musical act is Betty and the Baby Boomers.
About Betty and the Baby Boomers
Betty and the Baby Boomers consists of Betty Boomer, Jean Valla McAvoy, Paul Rubeo, Robert Bard, and Steve Stanne. Their fans hail from the mountains of Connemara in Ireland to the Catskills overlooking New York’s Hudson Valley.
The folk magazine Sing Out! described the group as “a refreshing reminder of the halcyon days of American folk music”. In each song, they display the sheer joy of singing and playing music.” Along with performing original songs from Jean, the Boomers draw on traditional tunes, music from classic folkies like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Phil Ochs, Americana roots music, and contemporary artists such as Greg Brown, Bruce Springsteen, and Dougie MacLean. “Whatever the source, each song is “Boomerized” – set in distinctive arrangements with three and four-part harmonies. The singers’ voices differ in range and color; they combine in a unique and resonant blend that is the Boomers’ signature. Their vocals are coupled to impressive instrumental work on guitars, Dobro, bass, bodhran, and kazoo; sometimes they perform a capella selection. Critics agree the music is comprised of “beautiful melodies – meaningful lyrics – charming wit -all blended with engaging personalities!
TICKETS:
- Reserved Tickets: $30 – Reserve tickets in advance using the ticket form. Reserved tickets will be set aside for you, and paid for at the door by check, cash, or credit card. Reservations may be made until 6:00pm the Friday prior to the performance date.
- Tickets at the Door: $35 – Purchase tickets at the door by check, cash, or credit card.
About the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus
Carrying on the vision of our founder, Pete Seeger, since 1984
The Walk about Clearwater Chorus is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through song and education and is a volunteer-run New York State not-for-profit organization. Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is a chartered member club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, and our activities support the work of our parent organization.
The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is more than a singing group. Beyond performing at various venues, including our own Coffeehouse, rallies, and marches, Walkabout brings folk music to the younger generations through school programs. First and foremost, the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is a group of activists – using their voices to address the issues of today, uniting song with purpose.