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In reply to the discussion: Joan Baez diffuses right wing protest at Idaho concert. [View all]WinstonSmith4740
(3,143 posts)Some friends and I went to a concert she gave in South Jersey at a summer "Theater in the Round" venue. Bob Dylan showed up and sang along with her. We almost had a stroke (hey, we were teen-agers...what can I say?). The best part though, was that after the concert on our way home, we saw her car (she was driving and XKE at the time, so it was pretty obvious) parked outside a local farmer's market. So, being teen-agers with more enthusiasm than manners, we stopped and started talking to her. The poor woman was just trying to buy some fresh, local fruit & veges and we kind of descended on her. She was warm, gracious, and welcomed us like we were her own kids. We talked with her for at least 15 minutes...she asked us about school, our interests, folk music...pretty much "stuff" in general. She then signed our programs for us, told us it was a pleasure talking to us and we parted company. A class act, and a HUGE influence on my life. Glad to see she's still spreading the word.