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Created by New York City folk singers Steve Suffet and Pat Lamanna, Pete & Woody: An Unlikely Friendship is a one-hour multimedia presentation that explores the relationship between folk icons Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie.

After they first met in 1940, Woody Guthrie became Pete Seeger’s mentor, inspiration, and guide who set him on a journey that continued all his life. Over time, however, their relationship changed, and Pete became Woody’s champion, helping to promote Woody’s songs and story as Woody’s mental and physical health began to deteriorate. Pete continued to play this role after Woody passed away in 1967, and much of Woody’s worldwide popularity today is a direct or indirect result of Pete’s efforts.

Pete & Woody consists of 15 songs performed live, along with slides and narration. Pat and Steve originally developed it for the Walthamstow Folk Club in London, England, where it was enthusiastically received in October 2019. They have presented it several times since and look forward to presenting it anew for Golden Link, with Richard Mattocks delivering the narration.