An Evening of Storytelling and Songs with Andrew Revkin

An Evening of Storytelling and Songs with Andrew Revkin

Longtime journalist, author, educator and performing songwriter Andy Revkin will explore his dual-path journey aimed at connecting the public with ideas, issues and solutions using any means possible.

A prominent figure in the Hudson Valley for decades as both a New York Times environmental journalist and musician, Revkin now lives in Downeast Maine. He’s returning for this show to raise funds for the Chapel, which holds special meaning for him: he married Lisa Mechaley there in October 1996.

“Andy, send copies to all the folky mags and all the peacenik mags you know! And send CD’s to radio stations. Keep singing. Keep writing.”

—Pete Seeger

Revkin has split his professional life between prize-winning reporting and songwriting. His music has been featured on NPR, and he has released two albums of original songs. Released this year, “Wake Me up Martha” is described by Revkin as a “sonic survival guide for these crazy times.” The album mixes humorous and haunting songs about topics ranging from escaping social media to the challenges facing farming families, a skeptic ending up in heaven, and a mountain community grappling with an epic flood.

His 2013 album, “A Very Fine Line,” featured guest appearances by area musicians Dar Williams and Bruce Molsky. Pete Seeger helped tweak the lyrics to Revkin’s much-praised song about the space crunch at Arlington National Cemetery.

Revkin’s reporting has taken him from the burning Amazon rainforest to melting North Pole sea ice. Learn more about his journalism and music on his Sustain What blog on Substack at revkin.substack.com.

Andy Revkin and Pete Seeger along the Hudson River. (Russ Cusick photo)