For the past twenty-eight years, Geoff Kaufman (geoffkaufman.com) has been … Read Full Bio ↴For the past twenty-eight years, Geoff Kaufman (geoffkaufman.com) has been leading audiences to find truth, humor, and beauty in folk music. Whether singing sailor songs with his quartet, Forebitter; or environmental songs on board the Sloop Clearwater in the Hudson River; or in solo performances at coffeehouses throughout the Northeast United States and festivals in Europe, Geoff has entertained and touched audiences near and far.
Songs of the sea, songs of the earth, songs of the heart and the spirit—all of these are in Geoff Kaufman's ditty bag. Ancient ballads, work songs, and songs of love; poignant songs of people in struggle, humorous glimpses of human foibles, and insights into history—all of these are likely to be woven into one of Geoff's concerts.
Above all, at the core of Geoff's performance is his rich tenor voice and an exuberant love of singing. And part of that love is to entice audiences to sing along, to share in the exhilaration of full-throated vocalization if they wish. In this age of electronic overload and passive media pabulum, Geoff likes to stress the "live" in live performance, promoting participation, be it by voice or heart or mind.
Songs of the sea, songs of the earth, songs of the heart and the spirit—all of these are in Geoff Kaufman's ditty bag. Ancient ballads, work songs, and songs of love; poignant songs of people in struggle, humorous glimpses of human foibles, and insights into history—all of these are likely to be woven into one of Geoff's concerts.
Above all, at the core of Geoff's performance is his rich tenor voice and an exuberant love of singing. And part of that love is to entice audiences to sing along, to share in the exhilaration of full-throated vocalization if they wish. In this age of electronic overload and passive media pabulum, Geoff likes to stress the "live" in live performance, promoting participation, be it by voice or heart or mind.
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The Arkansas Traveler
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JulianZeezer
Very cool to see the frailing banjo! It sounds wonderful.
John Saroyan
Thank you!
Mark Cox
The finest 3 finger guitar player I have ever heard and his guitars are masterpieces. He impressed me 45 years ago and his even better today.
Kevin Devine
love how a camera mic can pick up his guitar so clean and loud from across the room with everyone else play loud too.
Addicted ToTheWrittenWord
Finally! Been dying to know what this song sounded like ever since "Pa" played it in the little house books.
John Saroyan
Thanks Julian! It was blast to play with this crew.
Evan Seymour
Kicking butt this is a great version!
Schmody19
Hooooweee! Pick 'n grin! Great playing all!
Judith Montel
Love this! But could I have the names of the rest of you?
John Saroyan
John Saroyan (banjo), Wayne Henderson (guitar), Andy Stein (fiddle), Bob Jones (bass).