Hootenanny will honor Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday

In honor of legendary folk singer Pete Seeger's 90th birthday, a wave of gatherings will be held to recognize his place among America's most well-known performers.

Remember Seeger's "If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)" and "Turn, Turn, Turn!"?

While a number of similar events will take place across the country, Richmond will host its own "For Pete's Sake, Sing" hootenanny Sunday from 6 to 11 p.m. at The Camel club, 1621 W. Broad St.

Ron Gentry, organizer of the Richmond show, said: "A hootenanny is pretty much a free-wheeling music event. And there are just two basic requirements: a variety of performers and audience participation."

Gentry is active in many of the old-time jams around the area and has long been a part of the bluegrass music scene. Included in the performance will be:

There is no cost to attend the event, but the organizers are requesting that hootenanny-goers donate $10, which will go toward providing assistance to members of the Richmond folk-music community.

For details, call (804) 353-4901. -- Walt Amacker