Artist description Fred Starner, a hobo minstrel, plays traditional and topical folk songs. Fred plays his own compositions as well as those from a wide variety of artists. He has performed with many folk music luminaries including Pete Seeger and Larry Penn.

Music Style Folk

Musical Influences Pete Seeger, Larry Penn, Luther the Jet

Similar Artists Utah Phillips, Bob Bossin

Artist History Fred has been playing folk music since the early 1970s. Based in Wisconsin for many years, he now lives in Los Angeles.

Group Members Fred Starner

Albums Patchwork Quilt, Hobos & the Wind

Press Reviews Road Stories: Fitzgerald's offers glimpses of hobo music, folklore Fred Starner opened on five-string banjo with a homey rendition of

Location Winnetka, CA - USA

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