Fred Holstein

Fred Holstein was one of the mainstays of the Chicago Folk Music scene throughout the 1970s. He and his brother Ed co-owned the folk club Somebody Else’s Troubles along with Steve Goodman, Earl Pionke and Bill Redhed. Fred and Ed eventually opened their own club called, appropriately enough- Holsteins. Fred had a very gentle approach to his performances and as one fan told me “He just made you feel all warm inside”.