American folksinger Mayer in concert Nov. 14

VALPARAISO — The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Emerald Coast presents folk singer Peter Mayer in concert Nov. 14 at the UU Fellowship Hall, located at the corner of North Bayshore Drive and John Sims Parkway.

Mayer writes songs about the interconnectedness of life; about the beauty and mystery of the world and about the human journey.

Acoustic Guitar Magazine said, “Mayer’s songs are crafted like Shaker furniture, with no place for superfluous embellishments or throwaway lines … (his) world is bright and hopeful and the transcendent nature of his lyrics … explore the mysteries of life … Mayer’s fluid, clean, and tremendously intriguing guitar playing is topped with warm, rich, vocals. This is music for the soul.”

Mayer began playing the guitar and writing songs when he was in high school, and studied music and theology in college. In 1995, he quit his day job as a church music director, and started touring full time.

Since then he has steadily gained a word-of-mouth following, selling out shows from Minnesota to Texas, New England to California. He has eight CDs to his credit.

“Peter Mayer is a magician … (his) universe is full of metaphor and meaning, story and symbol—-everything contains more than meets the eye,” wrote Bill Reed, music editor, Colorado Springs Gazette. And his concerts are just plain fun.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling the church office at 678-7197 or by calling 217-8481. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Refreshments will be on sale at the concert.