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John Gorka performs at the Ivy Chord Coffee House
Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading, 239 Woburn St, Reading, MA | Get Directions »
$25.00
John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who got his start at a neighborhood coffeehouse in eastern Pennsylvania. His presence is warm and friendly, his songs are thoughtful, inspired, and human; you will laugh, cry, and beg for more.
Soon he started traveling to New York City, where Jack Hardy’s legendary Fast Folk circle (a breeding ground for many a major singer-songwriter) became a powerful source of education and encouragement. Folk meccas like Texas’ Kerrville Folk Festival (where he won the New Folk Award in 1984) and Boston followed, and his stunningly soulful baritone voice and original songwriting began turning heads.
His rich multifaceted songs full of depth, beauty and emotion gained increasing attention from critics and audiences across the country, and overseas. Many well known artists have recorded and/or performed John Gorka songs, including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Mary Black and Maura O’Connell. John has graced the stage of Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, etown and has appeared on CNN.
John still tours the world and continues his love of songwriting.
Event Details
| Where | Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading 239 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 8:00 pm–10:30 pm |
| Website | http://www.uureading.org/concerts |
| Phone | 781-229-9394 |
| ivychord@uureading.org | |
| Price | $25 |
| Tickets | Buy Tickets |
More About Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading is an active and inviting community that welcomes people of all ages, religious backgrounds, cultural origins, differing abilities, sexual preferences and political views. The UUCR affirms and advocates the following seven ideological principles:
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
- Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in its congregations;
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within its congregations and in society at large;
- The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all;
- Respect for the interdependent web of all which people are a part.
Join UUCR for one of its services followed by refreshments. Be sure to check out the website at uureading.org for more information and to watch or read one of Reverend Tim's sermons.
