John Gorka

JOHN GORKA

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OPENING: Lara Herscovitch

Tickets $30.00 ~ Children 10 and under $15.00
Doors open at 7:00 pm

Buy in advance! Remaining tickets will be available at the door if not sold out.
ALL TICKET SALES FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
JOHN GORKA & UPTOWN CONCERTS REQUIRE FOLKS TO BE MASKED

“Gorka is widely heralded for the sophisticated intelligence and provocative originality of his songs.”~ Boston Globe.

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.

“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. So for your next magical spell, just wave your wand and … “Gorka!!” ~ Baltimore Sun.

Lara Herscovitch

Lara Herscovitch

Lara Herscovitch is a singer-songwriter-poet-performer-author gem. As described in The Boston Globe, she brings “a luminous voice and a buoyant stage presence… big-hearted lyrics embrace the sum of life… Herscovitch’s music blows on the embers of a lagging spirit or a dormant creative life.” Lara leads with authenticity, integrity, humor and heart. Sound Waves Magazine described her music as “expertly written prose… songwriting at its best… good for your ears AND your soul.” Acoustic Live in New York City added, “She possesses not only a huge reservoir of musical talent and a voice with a bell-like clarity, but a keen sense of global concern and a fierce intellect… It might seem too good to be true, but true it is.”

Directions

Date

Jun 23 2023

Time

7:30 pm

Cost

$30.00

Location

Cellar Stage™ Timonium
Timonium United Methodist Church, 2300 Pot Spring Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
Uptown Concerts

Organizer

Uptown Concerts
Phone
443-540-0226
Email
uptownconcerts@gmail.com
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