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Guitarist Bob Rafkin's rich, musical life has taken him from the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s to working with Joni Mitchell and Arlo Guthrie in LA. Now, in his 60s, he's overcome illness to emerge more prolific than ever.

He's a musician who cut his teeth in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the '60s and has been on a personal and musical odyssey ever since. The result? A musician well worth listening to.

No one's life is without setbacks. For many, Growing Bolder means facing up to challenges: relationship issues, battles with illness, financial struggles, basically standing up to face the unexpected head on. We call it Overcoming Obstacles.

We uncover some unforgettable characters from the past who will inspire you for the future. Plus: Growing "Bull"der, a hero for the planet, songs of a lifetime and much more!

He learned his craft in the Greenwich Village scene of the '60s and like a fine wine has perfected with age. Introduce yourself to the music of this amazing songwriter/guitarist.

He played folk rock in Greenwich Village in the '60's. He was a sought-after session player in LA. Now, it's all Bob. His masterful guitar playing, heartfelt songwriting and earnest vocals make his material stand out. He's well worth listening to.

Woodworker and musician Bob Rafkin has chosen the path less traveled in his life and career. Growing Bolder gets personal with a musician who has played with some of music's greatest artists and still stayed an original.

One of our favorite musicians, Bob Rafkin, has dealt with a lot of ups and downs in the music business. But now, he's dealing with a life-threatening illness.