Name: John Gorka
Start: 2025-05-14T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-14T21:30:00-04:00
Location: Caffe Lena

John Gorka

Caffè Lena presents extraordinary music in an intimate setting steeped in history. It is widely recognized as the longest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States. The Library of Congress calls Caffè Lena “An American treasure,” and we have been recognized by The GRAMMY Foundation for our important contributions to the development of American music. Caffe Lena's programs are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Caffe Lena

A leader in the New Folk movement, John Gorka brings his rich voice & masterful songwriting to our listening room.

Join us for an extraordinary evening with John Gorka, one of the most respected voices in contemporary folk music. From his humble beginnings at the legendary Godfrey Daniels coffeehouse in Pennsylvania to international acclaim, John has spent decades crafting songs full of heart, humor, and wisdom. With a baritone voice that’s both rich and intimate, Gorka’s music has earned him comparisons to artists like Nanci Griffith, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Shawn Colvin—many of whom have also recorded his songs. His career took off after winning the New Folk Award at the Kerrville Folk Festival, leading to a celebrated catalog of albums on Red House Records and Windham Hill/High Street Records.Fans know John for classics like Land of the Bottom Line, I Know, and Jack’s Crows, as well as collaborations with folk luminaries. His song Where No Monuments Stand was even featured in the documentary Every War Has Two Losers. Whether you’ve followed his journey from the start or are discovering him for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to experience John Gorka up close in the intimate setting of Caffè Lena—the perfect venue for a storyteller of his caliber.<a href="https://youtu.be/KQFAZJ1fWxM?si=chUklaKgECM79-2D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SAMPLE SONG</a>Unable to make the show in person? Stream this show live at <a href="https://caffelena.tv/categories/live-streams" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CaffeLenaTV</a>. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. <h2>Tags</h2>Singer Songwriter

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