Growing up in the late 50’s and 60’s, Art was greatly influenced by the folk music revolution. I was attracted to the simplicity of these performers using only their voices and acoustic guitars to tell their collective stories through their songs. Among my favorites are Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Don McLean, John Prine, Simon and Garfunkel, John Denver and Tom Paxton. I also admire artists of the 50’s like the Everly Brothers and the Kingston Trio as well as lesser known local talents such as Bill Staines and David Mallett.