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Garnet Rogers at the Homegrown Coffeehouse

Garnet Rogers is a man with a powerful physical presence - close to six and a half feet tall - with a voice to match. With his dark baritone, his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet has been a longtime fan favorite at the Homegrown and in venues across the country. His music, like the man himself, is literate, passionate, and deeply purposeful. Garnet sings extraordinary songs about people who are not obvious heroes and of the small victories of the everyday.

Garnet has written and recorded 18 highly acclaimed records to date; received a Juno nomination; and recorded either solo or with Grammy nominated American folk icon Greg Brown, as well as legendary Scottish singer Archie Fisher (recently made a Member of the British Empire at Buckingham Palace). He has been a guest on NPR shows All Things Considered, A Prairie Home Companion, Good Evening with Noah Adams, and Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

As memorable as his songs, his over-the-top humor and lightning-quick wit moves his audience from tears to laughter and back again. Longtime local and Homegrown favorite and regular co-performer with Garnet, Chris Pahud, will open.

The Homegrown Coffeehouse is located at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, at the corner of Great Plain and Dedham Avenue in Needham center. There is free parking and wheelchair access. Admission is $20 / $15 students & seniors to benefit the Church. For more information, call (781) 444-7478,or visit us at www.uuneedham.org for directions, performer links, and advance tickets.