JOHN GORKA New CD Release Concert

JOHN GORKA

CD Release Concert

Tickets $25.00 - www.uptownconcerts.com - 410-922-5210/410-521-9099

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.

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.

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