Wilder Atkins: Singer / Songwriter

Schedule

Tue Jun 27 2023 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

Location

St Andrew's Episcopal Church | Birmingham, AL

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Folk artist, and singer / songwriter Wilder Atkins will sing an acoustic set of his original songs.
About this Event

Wilder Adkins’ songwriting gleans as much from the earthy poetry of Wendell Berry and Mary Oliver as it does from the works of folk luminaries Richard Thompson and Bruce Cockburn. He’s a true theosophical spirit, arrestingly taciturn, but possessed of startling guitar skills, a wit as dry as October leaves, and a tremulous, dented voice that’s frankly mesmerizing. His courtly-but-witty lyrics evoke a Deep South Shelley or Yeats, riding a joyful guitar dexterity. Adkins hails from Marietta, GA, but now lives and writes in Birmingham, AL. He grew up listening to his dad play renditions of Neil Young and Van Morrison songs on an old Guild Jumbo Acoustic. Some time spent in India helped to expand his melodic sense and also provided a chance to learn Hindi. Adkins’ songs, steeped in natural imagery, frequently touch upon the subjects of faith, doubt, and as the title of his new album would indicate, hope and sorrow.

This event is part of the St. Andrew's Summer Concert Series, which benefits music programs at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Other concert offerings include classical voice selections from Leah Jones, contemporary voice selections from Steve Callaway, singer / songwriter Janet Simpson, and St. Andrew's organist and choirmaster, Cody Lawyer.

A Full Summer Pass for all remaining concerts in the series is available at a reduced price.

Sponsored by Red Door Arts at St Andrew's Episcopal Church, an ongoing event series celebrating the Holy Spirit's gift of Fine Arts. Find more information HERE.

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Where is it happening?

St Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1024 12th Street South, Birmingham, United States

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Tickets

USD 10.00

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