Marty Rudnick wrote:
> Very sad.   For the curious uninitiated, especially folk buffs, I'd make
> three recommendations:
> 
> California Bloodlines (LP)
> The Phoenix Concerts (2LP)
> Wherever We May Go (DVD / PBS Documentary on the Kingston Trio)
> 
> One thing the Phoenix Concerts in particular may reveal, (our Mr. Coxe will
> probably recall from the old Chuck's Cellar days); Stewart had a delightful
> dry wit.

Absolutely! A skill he certainly possessed before replacing Dave Guard
in the Kingston Trio, as those guys were by far the classiest performers
I've ever seen. Starting in 1960, they performed yearly @ NC State as
part of its Friends Of The College series, which I attended with my
parents each & every time. The between song patter was as nearly as good
as the music - ad libs, banter with the audience (~7000 strong), stories
from the road, jokes - even a few "dirty" ones. I expect hanging with
the comedians at the Hungry I rubbed off in a big way.

What I remember most about the Chuck's Cellar evening is the regulars
way outnumbered us first timers. I felt like I'd crashed a private
party, though a very warm & friendly one.

  - Michael