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 versatility on guitar & piano keeps his sets musically interesting while his rich baritone effortlessly executes his bidding. “He weaves wry, slice of life observations . . . ”~Associated Press. John’s versatility on guitar & piano keeps his sets musically interesting while his rich baritone effortlessly executes his bidding. Rising from a milieu of lovelorn singer/songwriters, John Gorka illuminates instead with his trademark wordplay, twisting, tuning & typing words & phrases in the way a balloon artist creates complex creatures from simple balloons. Few contemporary songwriters coax language as deftly as Gorka. “Gorka is widely heralded for the sophisticated intelligence & provocative originality of his songs."~ Boston Globe.  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 & …“Gorka!”~Baltimore Sun.  (https://johngorka.com)Mask requiredhttps://uptownconcerts.com