Outdoor performance at the Roxbury Library Gazebo. \; Bring your own lawn chair.
\nDennis King \;is a New Jersey-based indie singer-songwriter whose music blen ds intimate folk storytelling with the raw edges of post-punk\, Americana\ , and DIY rock. Having performed under the name \;SONOFDOV\, King buil t a reputation for deeply personal songs that explore loss\, resilience\, and the quiet beauty found in everyday life. \;Growing up in the shado w of New York City's music scene\, King cut his teeth in underground rock clubs before evolving into the reflective songwriter he is today. His cine matic songwriting has been featured in film and television\, including&nbs p\;Wander\, \;Coyote\, PBS\, and Discovery\, while his releases have e arned praise for their emotional honesty and atmospheric arrangements. Cri tics have described his work as "haunting\," "cathartic\," and capable of "composing ballads that transport us and pierce us."
\nNew Jersey so ngwriter Erik Balkey \;is a storyteller with a commit ted and intimate approach to delivering songs that compel you to lean in. He has written hundreds of songs and has earned recognition in over a doze n national songwriting contests including being named a 2005 Kerrville New Folk Winner. His song &ldquo\;Baseball in my Blood&rdquo\; has been featu red on NESN\, the Boston Red Sox TV Network. His songs have been heard on one 100 folk radio show around the world. \;Erik lives with the idea t hat the greatest gift we have to give each other is the gift of listening. As a performer\, he draws in listeners with an understated presence and a n inviting stage demeanor. As an artist\, he is an observer and listener w ith the human inclination to connect and learn. His songs are\, first of a ll\, direct and literal with a plain-speaking storyteller&rsquo\;s viewpoi nt. The layers of deeper meaning\, and an invitation to interpret\, become evident to the listener willing to go there. \;When Erik is not singi ng in his living room\, at the local open mic\, or in songwriter showcases \, he is busy slowly gaining wisdom and being humbled by his 12-year old s on. He has represented hundreds of artists in the folk scene for folk radi o promotion with his company Hudson Harding Music. He has made it his busi ness to inspire and foster the creation of meaningful topical songs for ou r times\, in the folk tradition\, and to make sure they are heard. https:/ /www.facebook.com/erikbalkeymusic/
\nRegister online or by c alling the library at (973) 584-2400. \; We need to know who' s coming for safe headcount purposes as well as our way to contact you sho uld mother nature require us to postpone.
\nSkylands Songwri ters Guild is an educational 501(c)3 dedicated to nurturing the c ommunity of Singer/Songwriters of Northwest New Jersey and the surrounding region. We seek to provide enlightenment for the public\, revealing the t alents of songwriters\, and to offer educational and performance resources for artists to advance their craft. \; \;SSG seeks to provide an open and supportive atmosphere for aspiring amateurs through accomplished professionals.
The Guild will host learning and sharing events such as Open Mics\, coffeehouses\, song-craft workshops and seminars\, as well as showcases and festivals for performances. The Principals of the SSG are well established in the local independent artist community\, hosting many of the events mentioned above. They seek to make the SSG a non-profit ent ity unto itself for the sole purpose of building community among those who create and those who appreciate!
\nFunding has been made possib le in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State\, a Partner Agency of the National Endowme nt for the Arts.
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