Folksinger to give concert at senior center

Acclaimed folksinger Tom May will perform Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Orcas Senior Center. In his 36 years as a professional singer/songwriter May has performed concerts across the U.S. and overseas and hosted a weekly radio program “River City Folk,” heard on more than 200 stations and XM satellite radio.

Acclaimed folksinger Tom May will perform Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Orcas Senior Center.

In his 36 years as a professional singer/songwriter May has performed concerts across the U.S. and overseas and hosted a weekly radio program “River City Folk,” heard on more than 200 stations and XM satellite radio.

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $12. Call 376-3613 for additional information.

May has performed in every state in the Union, as well as Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany and Belgium. His performing venues have included prestigious concert halls, small town auditoriums, and humble coffeehouses. He performs between 150-200 shows per year.

May has toured with and opened for many well known artists, including Gordon Lightfoot, Alabama, Willie Nelson, and many others. He currently performs and tours solo or with his acoustic trio, and has released 12 albums. You can hear samples of May’s work at his website www.tommayfolk.com.

In addition to his live concert appearances, he has appeared on dozens of radio and television programs: National Public Radio’s syndicated Mountain Stage; Radio Eirhenn’s (Ireland) Andy O’Mahoney show, and the CBC’s Ian Tyson Show.