After announcing a funding gap in May that posed an existential threat to the environmental organization, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater raised $350,000 in a few weeks, allowing them to build a sustainable basis for ongoing operations.
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The festival features musicians and storytellers as well as activists. The line up this year includes Tom Chapin, Thomasina Winslow, Tiokasin Ghosthorse, the Trouble Sisters, Betty and the Baby Boomers and more. For a full list of performers, go to clearwaterfestival.org/performers.
Last year s performances are still available through Clearwater s website, clearwaterfestival.org/schedule.
The festival was founded in 1966 by late singer, activist and Beacon resident Pete Seeger. In 1969, Seeger founded Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, which aims to educate the community about the environment in and around the Hudson River. In years past, the festival featured performances by Seeger, Bela Fleck, Old Crow Medicine Show, Grace Potter and more. Proceeds from the event benefit the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater and the festival.
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