Guitarist plays Neighbors in Need benefit show
<p>Missoula guitarist John Floridis will perform a benefit concert for Neighbors in Need in Whitefish Dec. 15.</p>
Missoula guitarist and singer-songwriter John Floridis will perform a benefit concert for Neighbors In Need at 4 p.m. Dec. 16 at Whitefish United Methodist Church, 1150 Wisconsin Ave. in Whitefish.
Floridis will perform material from his two seasonal releases, “December’s Quiet Joy” and “The Peaceful Season,” both of which feature his fingerstyle acoustic guitar arrangements of traditional Christmas and winter melodies, as well as original compositions.
Floridis will also include uplifting and positive vocal songs in the performance. The concert invites the audience to escape the frantic stress that too often pervades the holiday season and relax in an intimate listening environment with music to warm the heart and soul.
Floridis is a 20-year Montana resident who has been recognized as one of the state’s most popular and respected musicians, having performed in a wide variety of venues, festivals and concert halls in support of his six independently released CDs. He was recently chosen as the artist who will be featured in the premiere episode of the eighth season of “11th and Grant with Eric Funk” on Montana PBS, and is also the host and producer of the weekly program “Musician’s Spotlight” on Montana Public Radio.
A former registered music therapist and clinical social worker, Floridis has also served as the concert promoter for the Missoula Folklore Society.
The concert is free, but donations will be accepted at the performance.
The mission of Neighbors in Need is to provide “funds of last resort” for emergencies such as temporary shelter, rental assistance, utilities, food and gasoline for people with limited income.
For more information about Floridis, visit www.johnfloridis.com, email john@johnfloridis.com or call (406) 203-2242.