NEW BEDFORD — Seth Glier brings his passionate songs, extraordinary singing and powerful command of both piano and guitar to the Music in the Gallery concert series on Friday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the James Arnold Mansion, which houses the Wamsutta Club.
For this concert, Glier will be performing with veteran musician Joe Nerney on harmonica, saxophone and harmony vocals.
Music in the Gallery concerts are presented by the music directors of the New Bedford Folk Festival, and are open to the general public.
Glier is a singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He has a burgeoning career that has included a Grammy nomination and touring with artists such as Ani DiFranco and Ryan Adams. Glier has gone from opening act to headlining his own shows and playing major festivals.
His live show places his melodic AAA-contemporary pop under a blanket of roots and blues. His music has also caught the ears of fans, industry and critics alike, with USA Today stating that his “exquisite tenor echoes Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel.”
His first session for the commercial indie music website Daytotter was called “a genuine revelation” by Blurt Magazine, and was praised by M Music & Musicians Magazine for its “shimmering, seductive melodies.”
Glier’s most recent album, "Birds," reflects grief and loss, but also strength and resilience; doubt and dismay, but also a sense of optimism as Glier confronts heavy topics and wrestles them into the daylight. The songs range from personal to political, and are bound together by the awareness that our world is a fragile place.
More than just a musician, Glier is an avid activist. In 2016, he was chosen as a 2016 ChildFund Ambassador and traveled to Guatemala bringing music to remote areas and schools. He took home Best Social Action Song for his track “The Next Right Thing” at the 11th annual Independent Music Awards, and is a national spokesperson for Autism Speaks.
Join this crowd-pleasing Music in the Gallery concert featuring Glier on Friday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wamsutta Club, 427 County St., New Bedford.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar and a limited menu is available. Ample free parking, open to the general public for this show, is also available. Tickets are $20 in advance online and $25 at the door. Due to the intimate setting for the concert, seating is very limited, so advance purchase is advised which guarantees seating.
For ticket purchase, go to www.brownpapertickets.com. For further information about the concerts, write to korolenko8523@charter.net.