Consummate folksinger, children's book author, and composer, Tom Paxton continues to look at life's ups and downs, sometimes poignantly, sometimes in hilarious detail. An integral part of folk music since arriving in Greenwich Village in the early 1960s, via Chicago and Oklahoma, Tom has been a primary influence on three distinct generations of folk musicians and is now being "discovered" by a fourth. Whether addressing issues of injustice and inhumanity, laying bare the absurdities of modern culture, or celebrating the bonds of family, friends, and community, Tom's songs—"Ramblin' Boy," "The Last Thing on My Mind," "Bottle of Wine," and "What Did You Learn in School Today," to name but a few—endure.

These days, Tom writes a bit more about growing older (inspired by his own life), as well as younger (inspired by his grandson). Several of his most recent albums, including the 2004 CD Looking for the Moon (Appleseed) and his recent Live in the UK were nominated for Grammies, and he just added Lifetime Achievement awards from BBC Radio 2 and the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance to his long list of accolades and honors. Last year's Live at McCabes Guitar Shop attests to Tom's superb artistry and the witty, genial spirit he always brings to the stage.