One of the leaders of the new folk movement, this engaging baritone paints a rich picture on his new album So Dark You See.

• Inspired by singer/songwriters Tom Paxton and Eric Anderson, Gorka started playing open-mic nights in college and before long was a peer among his icons, winning Kerrville Folk Festival’s prestigious New Folk Award in 1984.
• "Nobody turns a phrase like John Gorka, a beloved songwriter for nearly 20 years now. Whether he's writing about soldiers on leave or an elusive feeling of abandonment, his engaging melodies always say as much as his captivating lyrics." —CMT