Dear Noel, My first PP&M concert I can recall was about 1963 or so at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Now, following your concert on February 23 at Oasis, I got to meet and shake hands with you outside the green room. My wife Julie and adult daughter Jennifer and I were very moved by your music that evening (literally to tears at times). And we're so sorry for your loss of your friend and compatriot Peter Yarrow, whose passing was so recent. We were fortunate to have seen you and Peter play together on April 27, 2024 at the Cerritos Center, and I'll always treasure the memory of that performance too. And now the CD/DVD of your Maine tour (NPS At Home) is playing almost constantly at our house since the Feb 23 show. So thanks for all you do to keep the faith (you might say) in these very troubled and difficult times. As you must know, you are and have been truly a lifetime inspiration for so many of us. Bob Phelps

Hi Paul - I was the crazy old Groupie who came into the Green Room at the 2/25/25 Oasis concert! Forgive my brashness, but I couldn't refrain from connecting with you. As I mentioned, I grew up minutes away from you in Birmingham, MI, and we are exactly one month apart. Also connected by Michigan State. I have been writing songs since I was eight years old - over 100 now - and lately I'm writing political ones that match your views. I would absolutely love to send you one. Would that be possible? (Like they say, "If you don't ask, you don't get!") Absolutely loved your concert and your very genuine and likeable personality. Thanks for just being you! Marlene

Hello Mr. Stookey, As well as most remember you in concert at a venue, you gave us our own concert at Goss Park in little Lyndeborough, NH when I was about 6 years old or about 1970. As a matter of fact, I sat in your lap when you played Puff The Magic Dragon and Stewball. You also picked guitar with my older sister. I didn't know you were famous then, I just knew I loved the music. The album you produced that came from the locals in that era is still a favorite. Our kids bought me the CD called "No Moulding" for my birthday a few years back. My 2 record albums were worn out. The first album was bought at the Village Store. The second one I requested to you in 1985 and Stu Davis sent it to me in California. PP&M has always been a part of us. I love the song "Lemon Tree"! Something so simple came out brilliant. "The Wedding Song" is just plain beautiful. Music like yours is still a real feeling. It isn't just noise and words. It has meaning, heart and rhythm. So very sorry for the loss of your friend, Mr. Yarrow. The world has lost yet another voice that was heard while they were here and will always be remembered when we listen.

Dear Paul, In these depressing times I have taken to listen to the music of the 60's and 70's in which I grew up and, of course, that led me to listening to Peter, Paul and Mary. I also just listened to your interview on 'The Goodness Exchange". You inspire me! In 1970 or 71, I forget which, I went to one of our concerts in Columbus, OH. Afterwards, I went backstage with some of my friends and heard you speak about your faith. I was so inspired, I asked you if you would come our our "small college for small Christians" and share your story? That school was Capital University. You paused, and then said, "I tell you what, if it is raining tomorrow, call me at my hotel and I'll come out and speak"! I couldn't believe it! The next morning, it was raining buckets! I called the hotel. It took me three tries to get through to you, but you answered. You remembered our conversation and you came! It was one of the highlights of my life. Thank you!

Hi Paul,I have a Question, How did you meet Mary and Peter?

I am so sorry about the passing of Peter. You and he (and Mary) created such magic together. I notice your upcoming events do not include anything in the Northeast. I had hoped to see you in CT and MA last year. Any plans for any events in this part of the country? Thank you

I am only 35 years old but I grew up on y’all’s music. I thought you were from Maine.

Hi Noel. I'm a lifelong PP&M fan-- my first record was your "In Concert" in 1964. Truly sad to hear about Pater's passing a short while ago. Over the years I've been to about 10 PP&M concerts, the first 2 or 3 were at Yale Bowl in New Haven. I recall riding my bike out to the Bowl to buy a single ticket one year, and when I got back to the house, my father said he saw you three walking through our new housing project. How could I have missed that!! But my most memorable concert was in 2009 at the Bushnell in Hartford. Mary was battling with the Leukemia return and was seated in special chair, along side an oxygen tank. As was your custom, your second act started with Peter leading the audience in "Oh, Rock My Sole". That was the one he did on my first album. Then you did your piece at the front edge of the stage, with the curtain down behind you... presumably to let Mary get help to get back to her special chair. Then Mary beautifully sang "The First Time, Ever I Saw Your face", singing to the left backstage area. She lived in CT, and her husband was standing in the wings. It was very emotional; a very memorable experience for my wife and I. A few months later we learned of Mary's passing. Quite an experience. Thank you for decades of wonderful and inspirational music. We could really use your inspiration today! Hope you are well, love to see you again some time. Ed

Noel- long, long, long ago, 3rd year of college and my introduction to Faith--1973. Grew up "None". Jesus was a swear-word and was in the same box as the Easter Bunny and Santa. I had been listening to PPM through the late sixties. I wrote you a letter, hoping that you could sing There Is Love. You wrote back, explaining that the song was for Peter. I've lost family members, and a few friends from college. Never one so close as Peter. Thankfully, you will be singing with Mary and Peter again. I will enjoy that. Marty, mjarts.com