Catch his set on Saturday, April 2 at 4:00 pm on the Courthouse Stage! For the full stage schedule, visit Tucson Folk Festival Stage Schedules
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Drew Velting tours New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Find a venue on the corner of traditional & contemporary folk music.
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American Songwriter announces the March/April 2021 Lyric Contest winners!
Grateful to learn that my song, "Widows Walking" won second place in the March/April 2021 American Songwriter Magazine lyric contest. Thanks to the women who inspired the song!
LI psychologist helps Long Island's homeless through song
Merrick singer-songwriter Drew Velting, who has released a new song, launches a tour of LI homeless shelters to raise awareness during National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Photo Credit: Linda McNally
Updated November 19, 2019 7:59 AM
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New Single Release! Where Do the Homeless Dwell?
All proceeds from this song are being donated to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
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Newport Folk Festival Preview 2019
Outstanding podcast from NPR's "All Songs Considered" previewing this year's Newport Folk Festival, which celebrates its 60th year this month. Wow.
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Celebrate Pete Seeger’s 100th Birthday at Nationwide Concerts This Weekend
Nice article providing some updates on Pete Seeger's centennial celebration. Well may the world go...
Izzy Young, Who Presided Over the Folk Revival, Dies at 90
Great article in the NY Times about Izzy Young, a key figure in the Great American Folk Music Revival at its peak. Sad to lose him.
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