Our Next Concert:
May 18th
Garnet Rogers
Garnet Rogers, hailed as one of the major talents of our time, will perform at the Princeton Folk Music Society Concert Series, on Friday, May 18th. The concert will be held at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ. Doors open at 7:30pm. There will not be an opening act and the show will start promptly at 8:15pm.
At age 6, Garnet and his brother Stan used to listen to the country music broadcasts from the Grand Ol' Opry, and practice their harmonies. At eight years old, Garnet was playing a version of "Desolation Row" on his ukulele. When barely out of high school, Garnet Rogers was on the road as a full-time working musician with his older brother Stan. Together they formed what has come to be accepted as one of the most influential acts in North American folk music.
Hailed by the Boston Globe as a "charismatic performer and singer," Garnet is a man with a powerful physical presence - close to six and a half feet tall - and a voice to match. With his "smooth, dark baritone" (Washington Post) his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere. His music, like the man himself, is literate, passionate, highly sensitive, and deeply purposeful. Cinematic in detail, his songs "give expression to the unspoken vocabulary of the heart" (Kitchener Waterloo Record). An optimist at heart, Garnet sings extraordinary songs about people who are not obvious heroes and of the small victories of the everyday. As memorable as his songs, his over-the-top humor and lightning-quick wit moves his audience from tears to laughter and back again.
Admission to this event is $20; $10 for students aged 12 - 22; $5 for children age 11 and under, and special rates for Folk Society members. There are no advance sales; ample free parking is available. For more information about these and other Folk Music Society events, please call 609-799-0944.
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The Princeton Folk Music Society has encouraged the growth of folk music in central New Jersey for 40 years. We sponsor a monthly house sing for members on the first Friday of each month and a monthly concert by visiting folk singers and songwriters, usually on the third Friday of each month. Non-members are welcome to attend our monthly concerts - we hope to see you at the next one! Contact us if you'd like to be added to our email list for concert announcements. View a Welcome Message from our President. |
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Directions
Unless otherwise noted, the monthly concerts are held at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ (at Houghton Road & across from Princeton High School - see map).
From Route 1: Take Washington Road (Rte 571) into Princeton and cross Nassau Street. When road ends in a "T" turn right onto Wiggins. At fourth left, turn left onto Walnut Lane (to the right the street name is Chestnut). Proceed about two blocks to the church on the left, and turn left onto Houghton for parking, which is plentiful.
Other Useful Information
Unless otherwise noted, concerts start at 8:15 pm. Coffee and desserts are served during the intermission. These concerts are a wonderful way to hear your favorite folk musicians or to hear new singer-songwriters and singers of traditional music, all in an intimate, friendly setting. In addition, house concerts are occasionally held in members' homes.
Ticket Information
Concert admission for most shows is $20 for non-members, $15 for members, $10 for students aged 12 - 22, and $5 for children eleven years of age and under. Tickets for most shows are not available in advance - they are sold at the door starting about 40 minutes before the performance.
Becoming a Member
Besides a reduction in concert admission fees, members also receive a monthly newsletter which highlights the performers and area events. Another benefit of membership is that you can attend the monthly sings. You can become a member at any concert or send your membership fees to the address below.
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