Croton Point Park
Pete Seeger performed at the 2013 Clearwater festival for the last time before he passed away.
The festival was founded in the wake of environmental effects on the Hudson River and had its origins in the building of Sloop Clearwater, which Pete Seeger and friends raised donations to build in order to promote awareness of the environmental issues with the river and more generally with the earth. In its various forms the festival has taken place for over 50 years and is a great event. The proceeds go directly to support Clearwater’s environmental research, education, and advocacy to help preserve and protect the river and its tributaries, as well as general Hudson river valley.
The Festival in 2013 focused on commemorating and supporting Pete Seeger’s life and work, including his impact on young musicians who learned to play banjo and guitar through his learn-to-play series. Jorma talked about Pete’s influence during the Hot Tuna set, proclaiming simply that “Pete is the Man!”
Slideshow: Hot Tuna performing acoustic at Clearwater Festival.
Below: Jorma and Jack at the Fur Peace Ranch booth. The food concessions at Clearwater festival included some good barbequed chicken. Although it was Jorma who recorded a solo album (and title track) in 1980 called “Barbeque King”, it was Jack who seemed to want that title.
