CHIT CHAT: The Music of Peter, Paul and Mary

Trey Warner, Marilyn James and Bill DeLoach are the members of the tribute band dedicated to the music of world-famous folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, who will perform this weekend in Norwell.

Peter Yarrow, Noel (Paul) Stookey and the late Mary Travers came together in the 1960s in New York City, and during their 45-year career they amassed five Grammys and produced 13 Top 40 hits.

Trey Warner talks about the show and the music.

Q: How did you get involved in the band?

A: This group has changed members a couple of times. In Las Vegas, the community has a couple of pretty tight groups of musicians. I am by trade an acoustic musician and a balladeer, and Peter, Paul and Mary’s folk music sits so well into the genre, the harmony and the guitar work make it a natural fit for me.

Q:And the other members?

A: When we were looking for a new Mary in the group, she was referred to us from another musician. Marilyn James was a child star on television and has performed in Las Vegas. We also met Bill through the same process. He’s a talented professional who played keyboards with Franki Valli and the Four Seasons. We all enjoy a nice chemistry.

Q:Peter, Paul and Mary were social activists and saw their music as a way to spread a message. Do you relate to this?

A: For us it’s just carrying on the musical tradition. We all have different experiences with folk and acoustic music and we all came up through the ’60s and ’70s. We love the harmonies and the guitar parts, but as far as the political side goes, we try not to get involved.

Q:What is the show like?

A: We sing the big hits – everyone recognizes “Jet Plane” and the Dylan songs. Peter, Paul and Mary also recorded plenty of religious songs, and we do a few of them, but we don’t stray too far from what people recognize. We find our target audience is baby boomers, who are the best audiences in the planet. They seem to know every word to every song, so it keeps us on our toes. As far as the history goes, they probably know it better or at least as well as we do. Peter, Paul and Mary did not just stand up and sing – they talked. They had a message to send. So in our show there is a bit of banter and history and interaction.

WHAT: The Music of Peter, Paul and Mary

WHERE: The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7

TICKETS: $30; 781-871-2787, www.companytheatre.com.