Peter Yarrow & Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul & Mary to Play Easton's State Theatre, 6/21

Grammy-winners Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey carry on the proud tradition of the iconic folk-singing trio Peter, Paul & Mary, one of the most popular folk groups of the 1960s. Without their beloved Mary, Peter and Noel Paul continue to perform as a duo, singing many of the group's classic hits including "If I Had a Hammer," "Blowin' in the Wind," "Puff (The Magic Dragon)," "I Dig Rock & Roll Music," and "Leaving on a Jet Plane."

Show time is Friday, June 21 at 8 PM. Tickets are $40 & $35 and can be purchased by visiting the State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton Street, Easton, by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org.

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A Peter Yarrow performance, today, in a concert hall, school auditorium, synagogue or church, festival or benefit, does more than assure a memorable evening of music, camaraderie and "Puff's special magic" for everyone, young and old alike. Peter's music and songs resonate with a history that he and his musical compatriots, Mary and Paul, not only helped to write, but one that has changed and inspired millions to continue to keep on keepin' on, hold firm to principle, and not be deterred in the face of adversity. His performances create an environment in which a sense of reassuring commonality is shared at a time when society is deeply concerned for its welfare and its future.

In the wake of Mary's passing, Peter has properly asked himself, "How can we make sure the legacy of Peter, Paul & Mary endures?" Partly, the trio's continued presence is assured simply because people's lives have been touched and, in meaningful ways, shaped by the trio's music. Remarkably, four generations of children have now grown up loving and listening to PP&M.

In answer to his question, Peter Yarrow, with great love and conviction, has assigned to himself a special role in "carrying on" Mary Travers' and the trio's tradition. Although folk music has been largely side-barred for decades, Peter's recent groundbreaking successes might change that. His million-selling illustrated children's book and CD of Puff, The Magic Dragon has provided him with a new platform, and created a new path, whereby folk music might occupy the limelight once again. Few, if any, other folk singer/activists have, in recent years, sold a million copies of a CD, or anything else for that matter

Singer/songwriter Noel Paul Stookey has been altering both the musical and ethical landscape of this country and the world for decades-both 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, compassionate-passionate-Stookey's vocal sound is known all across this land: from the "Wedding Song" to "In These Times."

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.

Stookey's sound has been shaped by huge cities, as well as the smallest hamlets of the Heartland, housing projects, coastal Mainevillages, towns up and down the Mississippi, and by his search for a common language that enables everyone no matter their origins and experiences to communicate with each other and celebrate the mystery of life.

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