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Firehouse Center for the Arts to Present John Gorka in Newburyport on August 26

Firehouse Center for the Arts to Present John Gorka in Newburyport on August 26 Image: Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport

The Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport will present singer-songwriter John Gorka on August 26 at 7 pm, with tickets starting at $37.50. The event listing describes the performance as ‘John Gorka Live Performance’ and highlights his new work ‘Where No Monuments Stand.’

According to the Firehouse’s event materials, Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter known for acclaimed albums, international tours and songs covered by other artists. The same listing notes that ‘Where No Monuments Stand’ appears in the documentary ‘Every War Has Two Losers.’ No further details about the program are provided in the source material.

The concert is scheduled for one night only at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, with the event date range given as August 26 from 7 pm to 10 pm. The venue information in the listing identifies the Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport, United States, and the ticket price begins at $37.50. The source does not specify a support act or additional programming.

Gorka’s appearance is one of several music events included in the Firehouse’s promotional email, which also advertises a Sinatra tribute and other performances. In the same message, the venue describes his show under the heading ‘A Folk Icon Returns: John Gorka Live,’ positioning the concert as part of its ongoing live-performance schedule.

The Firehouse Center for the Arts is located at 1 Market Square in Newburyport, according to the email footer. The organization’s materials present the venue as an active presenter of concerts and other events, but the verified source for this listing is limited to the performance announcement and ticket information for John Gorka’s August 26 date.

The listing does not include additional biography, set list details or a separate press statement from the artist. It does, however, clearly identify the new song ‘Where No Monuments Stand’ as part of the draw for the evening, linking the concert to Gorka’s current work and to the documentary mention provided in the Firehouse announcement.

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