Eric Gnezda\, award-winning singer-songwri ter and the creator and host of PBS&rsquo\;s Songs at the Center\ , visits the Bexley Public Library for a special concert and author visit celebrating the release of his memoir\, Stories at the Center: A Memoi r of Miles\, Music\, and Meaning.
\nAbout the Author/Ar tist:
\nEric Gnezda is an award-winning si nger-songwriter and the creator and host of Songs at the Center\, a TV series that airs on over 400 PBS stations across the U.S. He pen s and performs a wide range of songs\, both serious and humorous - from in spirational anthems and love songs that touch the heart and soul to countr y tearjerkers and comedic/satirical numbers. Gnezda accompanies himself on piano. Visit Eric's website to follow his work as a musician and author.
\nAbout the Book
\nChronicling Eric&rsquo\;s uncon ventional path in the entertainment business\, \;Stories at the Ce nter \;is set against the backdrop of his lifelong passion for di stance running as he jogs through the hometown he never left\, reflecting on a journey of resilience\, sacrifice\, persistence\, and artistic purpos e.
\nFrom a childhood with a disabled father\, through adolescence w hen he discovered his passion for songwriting\, and into adulthood\, he re mains true to his dreams\, all the while refining them with an openness to what life offers him. Ultimately\, he creates and hosts the PBS series\,& nbsp\;Songs at the Center\, which spotlights music legends such as John Oa tes\, Janis Ian\, and Ray Stevens\, as well as emerging artists\, giving v oice to the unsung heroes of the music industry&mdash\;the songwriters.
\nBlending humor\, tension\, and resolution\, he explores a life devot ed to serving others in an entertainment industry often driven by ego and money. His path is interrupted by the loss of loved ones\, mistakes\, and cultural resistance. He navigates his way through an increasingly transact ional world\, cherishing his family\, nurturing friendships\, and finding that investing in the dreams of others can lead to the fulfillment of one& rsquo\;s own.
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