Church plans guitar concert

VERNON — St. Thomas Episcopal Church will host internationally known guitarist Peter Griggs in a concert, “The Guitar In America”, on Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. In this program, Griggs will trace the history of the guitar in the United States, performing Spanish and English music from the Colonial period, American country dances and early classical works, spirituals, blues, ragtime, jazz, and several of Griggs’ own compositions on both classical and electric guitar.

A vocalist as well as an expert finger-style guitarist, Griggs will perform several songs by composers such as Robert Johnson, Duke Ellington and others. He also discusses the evolution of the guitar from its origins as a folk instrument through its gradual acceptance in the concert hall and recording studio, to its position today as an essential voice in American music. T

Griggs has presented more than 500 solo guitar concerts throughout the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the Low Countries, Scandinavia and eastern Europe at concert halls, art centers, festivals, museums, universities, cafes, clubs and other venues.

The concert will feature cabaret style seating in the Undercroft of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, which is located at 307 Route 94, Vernon NJ 07462. Tickets will cost $10 per person. Email vhm@embarqmail.com for tickets, or call Ginny at 973-919-3425. For parties of 8, a table can be reserved for $65. Five tables are available; reservations will be taken on a first come first served basis. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks. Complimentary coffee and dessert will be served.

For more information, visit: www.st-thomas-vernon.org