Messages in Harmony: The Story and Song of Peter, Paul and Mary

Peter, Paul and Mary came together as a result of auditions held by promoter Albert Grossman in 1961, and with their rich harmonies became one of the most influential groups of the sixties folk revival. Peter Yarrow, Mary Travers and Noel Stookey, whose middle name “Paul” Grossman insisted on using to complete the catchy group name, had top 10 hits with four of their first five singles, and introduced Bob Dylan to the world with “Blowin’ In The Wind” and “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right.”

This powerful program tells the story of Peter, Paul and Mary’s rise from Greenwich Village to the national spotlight, with live performances of their songs by Joan Friedenberg and Bill Bowen, who sing professionally as the PinkSlip Duo. Power Point photos illustrate the commentary of their story, and projected slides include lyrics for audience sing-along. Peter, Paul and Mary were credited by members of the Weavers with “taking the torch of folk music,” as evidenced by their performance at the 1963 March on Washington, on the same podium with Dr. Martin Luther King. PinkSlip’s music combines with stimulating photography and commentary for a unique and memorable interactive experience.