Doors 2:00pm, Show 3:00pm

Meet The Trio

The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music band that emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene in 1957. With their unique sound and rich tradition of American folk music, the Trio quickly rose to fame during the late 50s and early 60s, influencing the musical tastes of a generation. Their unprecedented record sales and worldwide fame cemented their status as one of the most influential bands in music history. Today, The Kingston Trio continues to inspire and entertain audiences with their timeless music and captivating performances.

Mike Marvin: Taken in by the Reynolds family as a teen, Mike learned the craft of music directly from Nick Reynolds of the Kingston Trio and became part of the group’s inner circle. He later toured as a folksinger, then pioneered ski-film editing with the groundbreaking 1972 feature Earth Rider, one of the earliest works to sync music precisely to action.

An author, artist, and designer as well as a musician, Mike now splits his time between Los Angeles and the southern Oregon coast. He performs with the Kingston Trio and serves as the group’s CEO, playing Martin D-28 guitar and Deering Plectrum Banjo with his signature “Patron Tequila Baritone.” A native of Lake Tahoe, he has been performing for over 50 years.

Tim Gorelangton: Born in Hawaii like Bob Shane and Dave Guard, Tim grew up across the U.S. in an Air Force family and likes to say, “This whole country is my hometown.” He began on woodwinds in high school and later served in U.S. Army Headquarters bands in San Francisco and Stuttgart. With music in his blood—a ukulele-playing father from Honolulu and a mother who sang around the house—Tim went on to perform in folk and bluegrass groups throughout Northern California and Nevada.

A seasoned singer-songwriter, he wrote “Colorado Sun,” which reached No. 11 in the western U.S. Tim is also one of the few musicians outside the Kingston Trio that Nick Reynolds ever recorded with. As the Trio’s Chief Musical Director and arranger, he is dedicated to keeping the group’s music true to its roots. Tim plays the Martin J40, Vega Pete Seeger Longneck Banjo, and Guild F512 12-string.

Buddy Woodward: Americana veteran Buddy Woodward was practically born into folk music—his parents met in 1959 when his father auditioned for his mother’s folk group, The Mark III Trio, and even proposed onstage. His mother taught him baritone ukulele at age five, and Buddy soon dove into his parents’ Kingston Trio records. A lifelong fan and longtime friend of the group, he performed at their 45th Anniversary Tribute at the Birchmere in 2002.

An award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with Top 10 Bluegrass and Americana radio hits, Buddy has over 40 years of touring, recording, and studio experience. He’s also a producer, music director, and proud member of Actor’s Equity with appearances on stage and television. Buddy likes to say he’s been preparing his whole life to join The Kingston Trio—and hopes Nick, Dave, Bob, and John would approve.