Saturday, September 12, 7 p.m., Donations Benefit Franklin Food Pantry

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse presents an online concert by John Gorka, on Saturday, Sep 12 at 7 p.m. to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry. Called “the pre-eminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk movement” by Rolling Stone, John Gorka possesses a commandingly beautiful baritone voice. His articulate guitar playing compliments his superb lyrics on songs that are romantic, cosmic, poetic, haunting in their imagery or hilarious. 

Many well-known artists have recorded and/or performed his songs, including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Mary Black and Maura O’Connell. With a tangle of songs that emotionally connect us all and leave a tender trace, John Gorka stimulates the cerebrum, keeps our smiles agile and fit and reconnects us with what really matters most in music: honesty. His atmosphere allows for the listener to feel his individualized attention, his lyrical tenderness, his care for the guitar and his true presence.  http://johngorka.com/

There is no fee, but donations will be accepted in a virtual tip jar and will benefit the Franklin Food Pantry.

You will be able to view this show on YouTube, Facebook, or you may join a Zoom meeting to interact with the performer. More information and links will be available on the Circle of Friends website closer to the concert date. http://www.circlefolk.org/

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin’s First Universalist Society.