On Friday June 6, The Troubadour presents Garnet Rogers with Gordon Thomas Ward.

Garnet Rogers has established himself as ‘One of the major talents of our time.” Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “charismatic performer and singer,” Garnet is a man with a powerful physical presence – close to six and a half feet tall – with a voice to match. With his “smooth, dark baritone” (Washington Post) his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere. His music, like the man himself, is literate, passionate, highly sensitive, and deeply purposeful.

Heavily influenced by his rural roots, Gordon Thomas Ward is one of those rare artists whose multi-instrumental talents, vivid lyrics, mesmerizing stories, and distinctly personal vocal timbre makes one question whether singer-songwriter is an adequate description. His compositions do not follow the usual songwriter patterns, which, together with his other reserves, allows him to create compelling performances and albums. He’s been wowing audiences with his adult alternative/folk rock songs for many years.