MAC Concert: Folk-Rock Trio Gathering Time

GATHERING TIME

 Stuart Markus, Gerry McKeveny and (since 2022) Christine Sweeney evince deep roots in '60s folk-rock, with a  dash of traditional folk in the mix. Their stage chemistry makes clear that they take the music (if not themselves) very seriously, yet their infectious energy wins over even fans who never considered themselves folkies.

Gathering Time is one of few acts to have two successive #1 and four successive top-5 albums on the Folk Alliance International Folk DJ chart. Their most recent album, Old Friends, was #1 for September, 2020, which with 5 songs in the top 25, made them the #1 artist as well; their advance single, “Get Together,” was #1 song for July. Their previous release, Keepsake, swept the chart in March, 2016, earning them #1 album, #1 song and #1 artist. These followed on the heels of When One Door Closes… (#3 album, January 2014) and Red Apples and Gold (#5 album, September 2012).
 

Program Description:

For this very special performance honoring the legacy of famed folkie and Port Washington resident Jean Ritchie, Gathering Time will be doing a very special program leaning heavily on traditional and old-time folk music, with songs with roots dating back to the 19th century and before, sea chanteys, and songs they've written influenced by the style.

Sponsored by the Music Advisory Council. These Sunday afternoon concerts are free and are made possible thanks to donations to the Port Washington Library Foundation. Priority seating is given to PWPL cardholders.