The Mayor of MacDougal Street
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The Mayor of MacDougal Street

A MemoirBy Dave Van RonkNarrated by Sean Runnette
Length10h 24m

About this audiobook

Now the inspiration for a major motion picture written and directed by the Coen brothers Dave Van Ronk was one of the founding figures of the 1960s folk revival, but he was far more than that. A pioneer of modern acoustic blues, a fine songwriter and arranger, a powerful singer, and one of the most influential guitarists of the ’60s, he was also a marvelous storyteller, a peerless musical historian, and one of the most quotable figures on the Village scene. The Mayor of MacDougal Street is a firsthand account by a major player in the social and musical history of the ’50s and ’60s. It features encounters with young stars-to-be like Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs, and Joni Mitchell, as well as older luminaries like the Reverend Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt, and Odetta. Colorful, hilarious, and engaging, The Mayor of MacDougal Street is a feast for anyone interested in the music, politics, and spirit of a revolutionary period in American culture.

Audiobook details

GenreBiography and Memoir, Other
Length10 hrs 24 mins
Narrated bySean Runnette
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateApr 12, 2012
LanguageEnglish

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