The Kingston Trio, the legendary folk/pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950’s and 1960’s, will perform at the Marion Palace Theatre on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. The opportunity to see these world renowned musical icons live comes on the heels of the group being inducted into the Banjo Hall of Fame in September in Oklahoma City.
The Kingston Trio, formed in 1957 by three college kids named Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds and Dave Guard, captured the attention of America when they revived folk music by giving it a comic twist. The group is credited with starting the folk boom of the era, beginning with their 1958 debut release featuring the hit “Tom Dooley,” a story of a murdered girl and the execution of her killer that occurred back in 1866. As unlikely as it seems, people really liked the tragic tale and it became a huge hit selling over six million singles. Their massive record sales paved the way for singer-songwriter, folk rock, and Americana artists who quickly followed. And in no time artists such as The Limeliters, The Brothers Four, Chad Mitchell and The Smothers Bros. were born. It was this “folk revival” that set the stage for Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Peter Paul & Mary, The Byrds, and the protest movement of the 60s.
The Two-time Grammy Winners and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients released nineteen albums that made BILLBOARD’s Top 100, fourteen of which ranked in the top 10, and five of which hit the number 1 spot. Some of The Kingston Trio’s most instantly recognizable hits include: “A Worried Man,” “M.T.A.,” “Scotch and Soda”, “Tijuana Jail,” “I’m Going Home (California),” and “Where Have All The Flowers Gone.”
None of the band’s founders are still touring. Guard died in 1991, Reynolds died in 2008 and Shane retired from the road in 2004 after having a heart attack. Today, Shane who turned 80 earlier this year owns and manages the group and often joins the band when they play within driving distance of his home in Phoenix
Today, The Kingston Trio consists of George Grove (banjo) who has been with the group since 1976, making him the current longest-serving member of the trio. He and his band mates, Bill Zorn (guitar) and Rick Dougherty (tenor guitar), carry on the tradition that began more than five decades ago and tours 30 weeks a year to sold out crowds.
The Kingston Trio concert will take the Marion Palace Theatre stage on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 3 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $20, $25, $30. Sponsored in part by United Federal Credit Union and funded by Ohio Arts Council
If You Go
WHAT: The Kingston Trio at the historic Marion Palace Theatre
WHEN: 3 p.m. – Sunday, October 5, 2014
WHERE: Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W Center St., Marion OH 43302
RUNNING TIME: approximately 90 minutes
TICKETS: Reserved seating $20, $25, $30. Charge by phone (740)383-2101 or online www.marionpalace.org
BOX OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The box office is closed Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Information for all Marion Palace Theatre shows and tickets is also online at www.marionpalace.org.
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