The 1960's NYC Folk Scene: Author Talk with Terri Thal

Join The Folk Music Society of NY for an intimate conversation with author Terri Thal (My Greenwich Village: Dave, Bob, and Me) as she shares stories from her unique vantage point inside the burgeoning folk music scene of 1960s New York. An early manager of Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk, and many others, Terri reveals what it was like in the magical decade when music and social justice took center stage.

The conversation will include her reaction to the new movie, A Complete Unknown. Terri will be interviewed by Steve Suffet, who describes himself as “an old-fashioned folksinger in the People’s Music tradition,” who may also add a few comments along with performing two or three songs from the era.

Copies of Terri’s book will be available for purchase and signing.

Terri Thal grew up in Brooklyn. Then, in the 1960s and 70s, she lived in Greenwich Village, hanging out with and managing folk singers including Dave Van Ronk (then her husband and always a friend), Bob Dylan, the Holy Modal Rounders, and Maggie and Terre Roche. She was part of this vibrant music scene—as well as a member of socialist organizations.

Later, as a campaigner for social justice, Terri went on to work for not-for-profit organizations in New York City and New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley. Now retired, she spends her time writing and doing environmental and social justice work.

The evening will be hosted at a private residence in Lower Manhattan, address provided on registration (please check the "fine" print on the ticket for specifics).

Masks required. Please contact us before attending if you need to bring a service animal.

• General public: $20
• FMSNY, LITMA, & Brooklyn Contra members: $15
• Full-time students, & under 17: $12

Call FMSNY: 347-467-6720

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Grand Street, Grand Street, New York, United States