Just announced! Special Show! John Gorka in Reisterstown!!!

John Gorka appears in a special Uptown Concerts show at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Reisterstown MD on Saturday, July 26, 2014.

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Northminster Presbyterian Church
705 Main Street * Reisterstown, MD 21136-2501
Concert information: 410-922-5210
Cell phone for info on day of show: 443-540-0226
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Tickets:

• By web: Available at Brown Paper Tickets. Use Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
• By phone: Available 24/7 from Brown Paper Tickets 1-800-838-3006. Use Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
• There is a modest service charge for all ticket sales via Brown Paper Tickets.

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Tickets $25.00 ~ Showtime 8:00 pm

John Gorka is an honored icon of folk tradition. Energetic acoustic music that is not a trend, not a fad, but an expression of everyday life, is his trademark. John’s rich baritone voice and unique songcraft weave a magical spell that can only be described as ‘Gorka.’

“He weaves wry, slice of life observations…” ~ Associated Press.

Rising from a milieu of lovelorn singer/songwriters, John Gorka illuminates instead with his trademark wordplay, twisting, tuning and typing words and phrases in the way a balloon artist creates complex creatures from simple balloons. Few contemporary songwriters coax language as deftly as Gorka. For over two decades, Gorka’s keen ear has picked up the stories of those along his path, folding them into poetry and song. His keen perceptiveness inspires people from all over the world to share their stories. By involving those tales in his music, he escapes the trap of introspection that hobbles less gifted singer/songwriters. John Gorka flies below the pop culture radar with an almost cult-like following that never fails to fill concerts. Speak with any of his fans and one instantly feel’s their enthusiasm and genuine affection. His shy, almost self-effacing stage presence rightfully focuses attention on the songs. John’s versatility on guitar and piano keeps his sets musically interesting, while his rich baritone effortlessly executes his bidding. And he’s never short of the sly comment or clever joke that invariably ignites his audience.

“The preeminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement.” ~ Rolling Stone.

Red House Records is proud to announce the release of the new studio album by John Gorka, “Bright Side of Down.” The first release in over four years from the acclaimed songwriter widely regarded as “one of contemporary folk music’s leading talents” (Vintage Guitar), the album’s 12 songs are beautifully produced and sequenced from beginning to end. With guest vocal appearances by Red House labelmates Lucy Kaplansky, Eliza Gilkyson, Claudia Schmidt and Michael Johnson, the collection resonates with the classic, “Gorka-esque” sound and lyrical insight that’s earned him generations of devoted fans and a career that’s found him gracing the stages of ‘PBS’ Austin City Limits, NPR’s Mountain Stage and venues worldwide.

Buy tickets for John Gorka at Northminster Presbyterian Church

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The music is brought to you by Uptown Concerts, Inc., a non-profit 501c3 organization affiliated with Folk Alliance International, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of folk and traditional music. Your tax deductible contributions are welcome.

All shows begin at 8:00 PM, doors open at 7:00 PM, unless otherwise indicated.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ~ PLEASE READ

• All ticket sales are final. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
• AT THE DOOR: CASH, CHECKS and now CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS are accepted.
• Sorry, we do NOT accept unpaid reservations.
• All shows begin at 8:00 PM, doors open at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
• No alcohol or smoking permitted.
• NO FLASH CAMERAS, NO VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING PERMITTED.
• Not responsible for typos.

Advance Tickets

• By web: Available at Brown Paper Tickets. Use Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
• By phone: Available 24/7 from Brown Paper Tickets 1-800-838-3006. Use Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
• Advance ticket sales via the website and via phone end 24 hours before showtime. Tickets will still be available at the door unless the show is sold out. Notice of sold out shows will be posted on this website and via Facebook and Twitter.
• Note: There is a modest service charge for all ticket sales via Brown Paper Tickets.
• Tickets will be held at the door.
• All ticket sales are final. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.