This weekend, music fans have the opportunity to listen to one of the nation’s more noteworthy performers of traditional music. Jeff Warner brings a collection of community songs, 18th-Century New England hymns, and sailor tunes to the stage at First Parish of Watertown on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m.
The concert is presented by The Folk Song Society of Greater Boston (FSSGB), which produces an annual concert series of folk performers who otherwise would not have the opportunity to be heard in and around Boston.
“Jeff is a master of traditional music, which he presents with warmth and humor,” says Lori Fassman, the secretary/clerk of the FSSGB.
According to the FSSGB website, “Jeff has performed widely, from large festivals in the UK, to clubs, festivals and schools across America.”
During his shows, Warner plays a variety of instruments – concertina, banjo, and guitar – and several “pocket” instruments, including bones and spoons. His traditional songs are rich in local history and a sense of place, telling stories of 19th Century life in mountainous areas, lumber camps and fishing villages.
Admission for Saturday’s concert is $18 for adults, and $12 for FSSGB members and students. Children 17 and under are free. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, visit the Folk Song Society of Greater Boston website at www.fssgb.org.