Walkabout Posts

Statement on Black Lives Matter

Walkabout Clearwater declares as strongly and unequivocally as possible our outrage at the wanton killing of black persons and other people of color by police throughout our country. During his entire adult life of over seventy years, our founder and mentor Pete Seeger never shirked from taking a direct and active role in the struggle for racial equality and justice in America and beyond. Whenever he was with us, Pete stressed and demonstrated, on occasions far too numerous to recount, his fierce opposition to all forms of racism.

 We urge all our friends and followers to become involved in whatever non-violent action they deem appropriate to end the carnage inflicted upon innocent, unarmed people of color by police. It has gone far beyond the outrageous, and the time has long passed that it be stopped once and for all.

 

Folk Musicians Need Help!

As you are aware, most folk musicians get a majority of their income from live performances. With the temporary suspension of our coffeehouse as well as that of other music venues due to the pandemic, the performers have taken a real hit. Many performers have been making Youtube videos to keep everyone’s spirits up. You can help by going to your favorite performers’ website and purchase their CDs, T-shirts, etc. Every bit will help, as we all ride out this storm.

And keep in touch with frequent visits to our website. We will be posting more information about upcoming events.

 

Walkabout Statement After The Fascist Violence in Charlottesville

August, 2017

In the wake of the fascist violence in Charlottesville, we continue to stand with our fellow environmentalist-activist organizations. Here’s the response from the Sierra Club’s Executive Director Michael Brune posted on their website:

“The Sierra Club condemns this act of white supremacist terrorism in the strongest possible terms. Our thoughts are with those injured and killed and our hearts are with those who are peacefully speaking out to stop hate from gaining another inch in our country and those who are living in fear because of that hate… Hatred and racism have long played a disgraceful part of American history, but there can be no doubt that those who spew white supremacy feel empowered right now when they see allies in the corridors of power…”