Arts & Entertainment

Acclaimed Musician to Play Holiday Concert at Holy Name

Raymond Gonzalez will play festive music on his guitar Saturday at Church of the Holy Name in Swampscott.

 

Master guitarist, singer, songwriter Raymond Gonzalez will perform a holiday guitar concert at the Church of the Holy Name on Saturday. Dec. 8.

He'll play songs from his latest release "Carols," a collection of Olde English and Renaissance Christmas songs as well as some original tunes.

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The music starts at 7 pm. The church is located at 60 Monument Avenue, Swampscott.

Gonzalez has been hailed as a terrific composer and musical performer.

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  • “One of America’s finest guitarists and composers," said Dave Palmater of WUMB Radio, Boston. 
  • The Boston Globe called his playing "dazzling guitar work." 
  • Neil Fagan of Performing Songwriter said of Gonzalez, “It’s hard to say which is better, his way with a six string or his way with a pen.” 

To hear a sample of his playing and songwriting check out this number, Red Leaf.

Admission: $10 (suggested donation).

Please call 781-595-1674 for more information or visitraymondgonzalez.net.     


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