From New Jersey, John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who got his start at a neighborhood coffeehouse in eastern Pennsylvania. Though small, Godfrey Daniels was and is one of the oldest and most venerable music institutions and has long been a hangout for music lovers and aspiring musicians. In the late 1970s, John was was one of these aspiring musicians. Although his academic coursework at Moravian College lay in Philosophy and History, music began to offer paramount enticements. Soon he found himself living in the clubs basement and acting as resident MC and sound man, encountering legendary folk troubadours like Canadian singer-songwriter Stan Rogers, Eric Andersen, Tom Paxton and Claudia Schmidt. Their brand of folk-inspired acoustic music inspired him, and before long he was performing his own songs mostly as an opener for visiting acts. Soon he started traveling to New York City, where Jack Hardys 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. Those who had at one time inspired him Suzanne Vega, Bill Morrissey, Nanci Griffith, Christine Lavin, Shawn Colvin had become his peers.
Many well known artists have recorded and/or performed John Gorka songs, including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Mary Black and Maura OConnell. John has graced the stage of Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, etown and has appeared on CNN. His new song Where No Monuments Stand is featured in the upcoming documentary Every War Has Two Losers, about activist and Oregon Poet Laureate William Stafford (1914-1993).
John Gorka lives in Minnesota and when not on the road, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He continues to tour, playing festivals, theaters and clubs all over North America and Europe.
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| Friday May 04, 2018 7:30 PM - Friday May 04, 2018 10:15 PM | $12.00 - $25.00 |
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LocationUnitarian Church - North (View)
13800 N. Port Washington Rd.
Mequon, WI 53097
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Carmel S.
Rhinelander, WI United States
May 03, 2018 10:54 AM |
Carmel S.
Rhinelander, WI United States
May 03, 2018 10:54 AM |
Austin S.
Oak creek, WI United States
May 02, 2018 4:14 PM |
Austin S.
Oak creek, WI United States
May 02, 2018 4:14 PM |
Mary M.
Milwaukee, WI United States
May 02, 2018 12:15 PM |
Mary M.
Milwaukee, WI United States
May 02, 2018 12:15 PM |
Cheryl G.
Wauwatosa, WI United States
May 02, 2018 6:13 AM |
Cheryl G.
Wauwatosa, WI United States
May 02, 2018 6:13 AM |
Dana E.
Green Bay, WI United States
May 01, 2018 9:14 PM |
Dana E.
Green Bay, WI United States
May 01, 2018 9:14 PM |
Austin S.
Oak creek, WI United States
May 01, 2018 7:38 PM |
Austin S.
Oak creek, WI United States
May 01, 2018 7:38 PM |
Mary K.
Theresa, WI United States
May 01, 2018 6:40 PM |
Mary K.
Theresa, WI United States
May 01, 2018 6:40 PM |
Matthew J.
Glendale, WI United States
May 01, 2018 1:29 PM |
Matthew J.
Glendale, WI United States
May 01, 2018 1:29 PM |
Joseph H.
Fox Point, WI United States
May 01, 2018 12:01 PM |
Joseph H.
Fox Point, WI United States
May 01, 2018 12:01 PM |
Naomi M.
Lake Forest, IL United States
Apr 30, 2018 5:47 PM |
Naomi M.
Lake Forest, IL United States
Apr 30, 2018 5:47 PM |
Naomi M.
Lake Forest, IL United States
Apr 30, 2018 5:47 PM |
James K.
Milwaukee, WI United States
Apr 30, 2018 8:05 AM |
James K.
Milwaukee, WI United States
Apr 30, 2018 8:05 AM |
Robert S.
BUTTE DES MORTS, WI United States
Apr 28, 2018 12:51 PM |
Robert S.
BUTTE DES MORTS, WI United States
Apr 28, 2018 12:51 PM |
Mary And Dan H.
Green Bay, WI United States
Apr 27, 2018 7:30 AM |
Mary And Dan H.
Green Bay, WI United States
Apr 27, 2018 7:30 AM |
Steven O.
Madison, WI United States
Apr 26, 2018 8:27 PM |
Steven O.
Madison, WI United States
Apr 26, 2018 8:27 PM |
Amy G.
Menomonee Falls, WI United States
Apr 26, 2018 5:30 PM |
Amy G.
Menomonee Falls, WI United States
Apr 26, 2018 5:30 PM |
Timothy M.
lake bluff, IL United States
Apr 26, 2018 5:05 PM |
Timothy M.
lake bluff, IL United States
Apr 26, 2018 5:05 PM |
Mark K.
Mt. Prospect, IL United States
Apr 18, 2018 9:03 AM |
Kathy A.
Franklin, WI United States
Apr 05, 2018 4:59 AM |
Kathy A.
Franklin, WI United States
Apr 05, 2018 4:59 AM |
Kathy A.
Franklin, WI United States
Apr 05, 2018 4:59 AM |
Jacqueline G.
Whitefish Bay, WI United States
Apr 03, 2018 4:57 PM |
Richard G.
Whitefish Bay, WI United States
Apr 03, 2018 4:57 PM |
Jerry L.
Sheboygan Falls, WI United States
Mar 25, 2018 9:02 PM |
Jerry L.
Sheboygan Falls, WI United States
Mar 25, 2018 9:02 PM |
Karen R.
Milwaukee, WI United States
Mar 16, 2018 7:35 PM |
Karen R.
Milwaukee, WI United States
Mar 16, 2018 7:35 PM |
Meredith B.
Kenosha, WI United States
Feb 14, 2018 7:29 AM |
Meredith B.
Kenosha, WI United States
Feb 14, 2018 7:29 AM |
Michael M.
Danbury, WI, WI United States
Jan 12, 2018 5:47 AM |
Michael M.
Danbury, WI, WI United States
Jan 12, 2018 5:47 AM |
Michael M.
Danbury, WI, WI United States
Jan 12, 2018 5:47 AM |
Michael M.
Danbury, WI, WI United States
Jan 12, 2018 5:47 AM |
Michael M.
Danbury, WI, WI United States
Jan 12, 2018 5:47 AM |
Michael M.
Danbury, WI, WI United States
Jan 12, 2018 5:47 AM |
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