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Marc Black's History of the 1950's and 60's through Popular Song
Program Categories
Educational Programs, Historical Programs and Characters, Music
Audience Age
adult
Join New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Marc Black, for a musical tour through these two historically defining decades. You’ll sing along with wonderful songs as diverse as Itsy Bitsy, Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka -Dot Bikini and Blowin’ in the Wind, as well as tunes by artists ranging from Dean Martin to George Harrison. In addition to the music and discussion, this popular program features a slide show that’s sure to slide you right back in time. Marc will also perform his own group’s top forty hit from 1967… ‘Happy’ by the ‘Blades of Grass’.
$400.
Some discount available for multiple bookings
Group Size
no limit
Program Length
70 minutes
Library must provide projector, screen and lectern. We provide sound
Last Modified
09/02/2022
Performer’s Contact Information
Marc Black
Marc BlackKatonah, NY 10536
Marc Black is a cultural historian with a guitar, as smart and savvy as he is entertaining. The audience was hooked from the second he set foot on stage.
Derin Tanya, Kleinert/James Art Center, Woodstock, NY
It’s like being in a rock n roll church service with everyone singing along from the sacred book of popular song. Willy Mason, singer/songwriter, Cape Cod, MA
Marc Black transported all of us back in time with his amazing voice, his guitar wizardry, funny stories, and heartfelt insights. Tom O’Brian, architect, artist and world traveler
The best musical program I’ve ever seen...and a remarkable reminder of American values and resilience.
Tom Charles Jr. Princeton Public Library