UNITARIAN CHURCH NORTH
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\n13800 North Port Washington Road - Mequon
Tickets: \; $20 in advance\, $12 for students ( at all times) \; \;or $24 at the door.
\n\nDiscounts of $1 (off door price) per donated food items ( up to maximum of 4) will be given at the door.
\nConcessions will be available during intermission. \; \;All seating is general admission. \; \; \; \;
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\n\n\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Sarah McQuaid is an internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter\, composer and multi-instrumentalist whose life and music span several cultures. Born in Spain\, raised in Chicago\, a longtime resident of Ireland and now based in rural Cornwall\, England\, she brings that varied background into music that blends folk\, Americana\, blues and atmospheric contemporary songwriting. Her rich\, velvety voice and accomplished playing on acoustic and electric guitars\, keyboards and percussion have earned praise for both their technical skill and emotional depth.
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\n\nSince releasing her first solo album\, When Two Lovers Meet\, in 1997\, McQuaid has developed a distinctive body of work ranging from traditional songs and intimate ballads to experimental arrangements and instrumental pieces. She is also widely respected in the acoustic guitar world as the author of The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book. In 2017\, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ards International Guitar Festival in recognition of her musicianship and contribution to guitar music.
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\n\nMcQuaid&rsquo\;s live performances are especially known for their warmth\, humor and intimacy. Critics have praised her &ldquo\;brilliant musicianship&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;captivating\, unorthodox songwriting\,&rdquo\; while audiences often describe her concerts as deeply personal and immersive. Whether performing a thoughtful ballad\, playful blues number or atmospheric instrumental\, McQuaid has a gift for drawing listeners into the story and creating a powerful sense of connection between performer and audience.
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\n\nWHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING
\n\n&ldquo\;A major statement in contemporary folk.&rdquo\; &mdash\; The Vinyl District
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\n&ldquo\;Spine-chilling ... The songs are exceptional: some of the lyrics here would look equally at home in a volume of poetry\, though it would be a pity to deprive them of Sarah&rsquo\;s voice and melodic flair.&rdquo\; &mdash\; Folking.com
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\n&ldquo\;Seeing a shared world in a new way\, from a different angle\, is the role of the songwriter. Sarah gets a gold star on that front. This is a fabulous album.&rdquo\; &mdash\; The Afterword
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\n\nCelebrating 35 YEARS of Presenting
\n\nSinger/Songwriter Concerts in Ozaukee County
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\n\nPRESENTING SPONSORS
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\n\nDeWitt Law Firm * The Muther Family * McCoy Contractors
\n\nVarious other individuals wishing to remain anonymous
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\n\nTickets on sale SOON!
\n\nGRAFTON.........................NORTH SHORE BANK...................262-377-2799
\n\nMEQUON...........................NORTH SHORE BANK..................262-240-0047
\n\nPORT WASHINGTON................VINES TO CELLAR................262-536-4544 \;
\n\nAlso On Line - visit wsss.org \; \;
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\n\nCOMING IN FALL OF 2026
\n\nSaturday\, September 19th -------- Sarah McQuaid
\n\nSaturday\, October 24th ------------ Rupert Wates
\n\nSat.\, Nov. 14th --- Deidre McCalla &\; Joe Jencks
\n\nSaturday\, Dec. 5th ------- Dana Cooper along with additional performers.
\n\nThis is a benefit for the Port Washington Food Pantry
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\n\nCOMING IN SPRING OF 2027
\n\nNO CONCERTS IN JANUARY
\n\nSaturday\, \; February 27 ----- Carol Montag
\n\nSaturday\, March 20th -------- Claudia Schmidt
\n\nSaturday\, April 17th -------- Kitty Donohoe
\n\nSaturday\, May 1st ------- Anne Hills
\n LOCATION:UNITARIAN CHURCH NORTH 13800 North Port Washington Road - Mequon UID:e.153.15572 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260904T203822Z URL:https://www.mtchamber.org/events/details/wisconsin-singer-songwriter-series-presents-sarah-mcquaid-15572 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR