WAKEFIELD — Award-winning singer-songwriters Cliff Eberhardt and Louise Mosrie will be performing at the next Linden Tree Concert on Saturday, Oct. 21, taking place at 7:30 p.m. in the social hall of the Unitarian-Universalist Church in Wakefield.
Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is a founding member of the Fast Folk Music Cooperative in New York City. Eberhardt joined Red House Records in 1997 and has recorded 10 albums for the label.
“His 2009 record, ‘500 Miles: The Blue Rock Sessions,’ showcases powerful originals and unique covers and a reworking of his hit, ‘The Long Road,’ a song more poignant after his two decades of touring and recording,” Linden Tree Concerts spokeswoman Liz Freeman said. “In 2019, Cliff reunited with old songwriting pals John Gorka, Christine Lavin, Cheryl Wheeler and Patty Larkin to tour nationally again as ‘On A Winter’s Night’ – five great writers in the round. The pandemic interrupted the tour, but it began again in 2022.”
Freeman said Eberhardt released a new album of original songs, “Knew Things,” that received “critical acclaim and wide-spread folk and public radio airplay in 2021.”
“The single, ‘All the Things I Left Behind’ and ‘Room in the City,’ are stand-out tracks,” said Freeman. “Cliff”s songs have been recorded by many folks, including Richie Havens, Buffy Sainte Marie and Shawn Colvin. The New York Post said, ‘Eberhardt sings with passion and with wit…what makes his brand so rare is the self-assurance and poise he brings to his nearly flawless show.”
For more information about Eberhardt, visit www.cliffeberhardt.net.
Growing up on a cattle farm, riding horses and writing poetry, Louise Mosrie began writing pop and folk songs after college.
“With a move to Nashville in 2004, she began co-writing with country, bluegrass and folk artists, which led to her 2008 album, ‘Home,’ filled with stories and songs about Southern life,” said Freeman. “In 2014, Louise recorded 10 songs of love, loss, and surrender in her album, ‘Lay It Down.’ Collaborating with Cliff Eberhardt, the album was released to critical praise and made several Top 10 lists in folk radio. Her latest album, ‘Home,’ was released in 2022.”
For more information about Mosrie, visit www.louisemosrie.com.
Freeman noted that adult tickets to the Linden Tree Concert cost $25, which can be paid by cash or check at the door. Tickets for children under the age of 13 cost $10.
“Reservations recommended by calling 781-246-2836 as in our area, shows featuring Louise and Cliff are popular,” she added.
The Unitarian Universalist Church at 326 Main St. in Wakefield hosts Linden Tree Concerts.
“We thank the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Wakefield Chapter for supporting our concert series that has allowed us to bring quality programming to our community,” said Freeman. Linden Tree also supports Fair Trade Music Local 1000. For more information, visit their Facebook page or www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org.