The UUCB Concerts for a Cause series presents the renowned singer-songwriter, Fred Small, on Saturday, Nobember 8th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle Street, Brunswick to raise money for local charities.
Fred Small is a singer, songwriter, and songleader whose music inspires, heals, and empowers. Powerful, affecting, and inviting, Fred’s songs illuminate the goodness and courage of all kinds of people.
A Unitarian Universalist parish minister for nearly two decades, Fred is also a singer-songwriter and environmental lawyer. In 2015 he left parish ministry to devote his energies to organizing for environmental, racial, and social justice. Currently he is the Minister for Climate Justice at the Arlington Street Church in Boston and is once again doing concerts for his many fans.
Named by Pete Seeger as one of America’s best songwriters, Fred Small “sings songs of conscience in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, Phil Ochs, and Tom Paxton. Powerful, affecting, and inviting, Fred’s songs illuminate the goodness and courage of all kinds of people,” according to one of his many fan websites. Sharing the message of love, unity, and respect for others and the environment, you will be lifted and moved by his words and music.
Fred’s inclusive lullaby of unconditional love, “Everything Possible,” has become a standard of LGBT choruses worldwide and is now a celebrated children’s picture book. His anthem “Peace Is” is sung in worship, in schools, and on the streets. Fred’s classic “The Heart of the Appaloosa” celebrates the enduring spirit of the Nez Perce.
“The Heart of the Appaloosa” was elected to the All-Time Bluegrass Hit Parade by WAMU Radio in Washington, DC In 1992, Heart Strings, the nationally touring AIDS-benefit musical, chose Fred’s “Everything Possible” as its grand finale. In 2000, the National Organization of Men against Sexism (NOMAS) honored Fred for his contributions to gender justice. In 2017, UU Mass Action presented him with the Ruth Rowan Award for his musical contributions to social justice movements.
Fred has released seven albums and two songbooks. He has performed at prestigious folk festivals throughout the United States as well as in Japan, Australia, England, and Canada.
Tickets are $20in advance, $25 at the door, and $10 for students/children. Available at the church office (729-8515), Gulf of Maine Books, or online at http://ticketstripe.fredsmall.com.
Listen to Fred Small
Peace Is
Heart of the Apaloosa
Everything Possible (book trailer)