BARRY DRAKE 

Manhattan College, NY 1966. using my friends Gibson J-200 guitar!

Strolling down Haight Street in the Fall of 1968! I was there in both '67 & '68!

I played The Gaslight many times from 1966 to 1970! I wish I had all the ads!

At the Coffee & Confusion Coffeehouse in North Beach, San Francisco. I played here often in 1967 & 1968!

Hanging out at The Pike Street Market in Seattle, WA in the Fall of 1968 while pretending to be a graduate student in Oceanography at Humboldt State University, CA!!

This was one of a few weeks with Roger & Wendy & Emmylou! We were all learning from each other!

I should have spent more time working on my harmonica playing.

Joni Mitchell came in to hear us this week. And yes I was nervous. I actually had the nerve to sing one of her songs to her!

I think we were into hats that summer as we wandered around Europe!

I wrapped up a whirlwind summer in Europe and Africa with an appearance at The Cambridge Folk Festival in England!

I was one of 2 Americans at the festival that year. Mike Seeger (Pete's half brother) was the other American.

I was hired as an MC at clubs all over the Village! I guess I was reliable and kept the chaos in check.

My 1st Album for Capitol Records, "HAPPYLANDING", RELEASED IN JULY 1971!

My first long College Tour of the Midwest. At Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA! Fall 1970!

Legendary record producer John Hammond brought me into Columbia Studios to do a demo / audition session in July 1972! He was looking for the next Bob Dylan. He auditioned and signed Bruce Springsteen 6 months later!

A live recording session at Columbia Studios in NY! 3 songs, 2 hours! Wham, bam, in the can!

On the bluff at the NJ side of The George Washington Bridge overlooking New York City! A wandering, bohemian, gypsy, hippie folksinger!

On Stage at Sweetbriar College in the late 70s!

One of many performances at the legendary "Bitter End" in NYC in 1972

I spent many nights on this legendary stage with the famous brick wall at my back!

On Stage in front of the legendary brick wall of The Bitter End in NYC! Briefly playing a Guild F-50 Rosewood. Check out the fancy footwork.

I sang and lectured at William Paterson College many times over 40 years!

Released on my own record label "Catskill Mountain Records" CMR-1000!

This was taken in Kenosha, Wisconsin!

This was taken in Kenosha, Wisconsin!

A noon concert on the steps of The Ole Miss Union!

A noon concert on the steps of The Ole Miss Union!

Released on my own record label, "Catskill Mountain Records" CMR-1001!

Where they hide all the good "stuff"!

My 1st lecture show poster! 1984

I had many fantastic shows on this campus.

My 2nd Lecture show poster! 1987

Roger and I did a show together at The College Of New Jersey! It was fun talking about him while he watched!

Pat behind the soundboard at Bard College during one of the many Family Weekend Shows I did there!

I have 5 of these. I'm still very proud and honored!

Bringing Rock & Roll History to the Ivy League. I always loved watching parents and students reacting together to my shows!

3500 parents and students in Bailey Hall!

One of my favorite cities and Family Weekend shows!

I think I lectured at Newberry 20 times!

Being recognized by NACA South with Boyd Jones!

I love Mississippi! I spent all my free time finding legendary blues singers grave sites!
Clarksdale, Yazoo City, Rolling Fork, Rosedale, Indianola, Tchula, Morgan City, etc!

20,000 and counting!

This is me at home today in FL with my 1964, Brazilian Rosewood, Martin D-28! It has been my prize possession for the past 50 years!