<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.johngorka.com/"><em>John Gorka</em></a><em> is widely regarded as one of the leading voices to emerge from the contemporary folk revival of the 1980s. With a rich baritone voice and a gift for blending humor, empathy, and vivid detail, Gorka quickly established a songwriting style that feels both intimate and enduring. </em></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.jerseyshoreartscenter.org/splitlevel">Split Level Concerts</a> is back for its 3rd season at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove.<span> </span>The partnership between Split Level Concerts and JSAC brings critically acclaimed national and international touring Americana and contemporary folk musicians to the Jersey Shore. <span> </span>Perhaps no artist exemplifies what defines this singer-songwriter series more than the John Gorka who, in addition to having his songs covered by many well-known artists, continues to tour, playing festivals, theaters and clubs all over North America and Europe.<span> </span>Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.johngorka.com/">https://www.johngorka.com/</a> to learn more.</p><p>Net ticket proceeds from all Split Level concerts support the programming and arts education offered by the Jersey Shore Arts Center, a non-profit organization serving Ocean Grove and its surrounding areas.<span> </span>The second season of the series netted approximately $10,000, money that the Arts Center is using to help pay for the presentation of additional arts programs and improvements to its historic building.</p><p>In addition, Jersey Shore Arts Center and Split Level Concerts are proud to partner with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wbjb.org/">Brookdale Public Radio 90.5 The Night</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fd5u4yjab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001S2JL1sehLXUw1odZxnvBptNLx_E0V-PEAIzc3-ZCd--96BXGE2VzJR1Hb5vREoShmxtHIzJ-PIXnsdKjX3-XJzeJkKxsejbdmwvkujI-Q_QzIAxFKMjuynr77Lxk-LAK5d9h-QNSDH8wZ_WnuRFqzA==&c=WC2gvVfRIzgT6PqS5GSwLipvKLwZ2sKKri5e64p17yRyRpIafH89yw==&ch=hSf7iG-BNtqxIlL8rCVckQBzjgg1un5YvKk1PHOxhH7NiIp7HV_p4Q=="> </a>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.musiciansonamission.org/">Musicians On A Mission (MOAM)</a> to promote the concert series.<span> </span>Musicians On A Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating connection and inspiring giving through music. During the shows that made up season two, the volunteers from MOAM collected nearly $4,000 in cash donations and 587 pounds of non-perishable food items to benefit Fulfill (formerly the Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean County). For season three, MOAM has again chosen Fulfill to be the beneficiary of their fundraising efforts.</p><p>Here’s the full season 3 lineup:</p><p>Saturday, October 31st – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.willienile.com/">Willie Nile</a> (Solo Storyteller Show) w/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://robinsontreacher.com/">Robinson Treacher</a></p><p>Saturday, December 5th – An Evening with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.johngorka.com/">John Gorka</a></p><p>Saturday, January 9th – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://danbern.com/">Dan Bern</a> w/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.redbirdflyingsolo.com/">Redbird</a></p><p>Saturday, February 13th – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://catiecurtis.com/">Catie Curtis and Band</a> w/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mikemontreyband.com/">Mike Montrey Duo</a></p><p>Saturday, March 13th – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stephenkellogg.com/">Stephen Kellogg</a> w/TBA</p><p>Saturday, April 10th – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.abbiegardner.com/">Abbie Gardner</a> w/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.seankielymusic.com/">Sean Kiely</a></p><p>Saturday, May 8th – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.heathermaloney.com/">Heather Maloney and Band</a> w/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tinycitiesmusic.com/home">Tiny Cities</a></p><p>Saturday, June 5th – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kimrichey.com/news/">Kim Richey</a> w/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/sharon.lasher.7/">Sharon Lasher</a></p>
