Concert raises funds for Neighbors in Need

Missoula guitarist and singer-songwriter John Floridis will be performing a benefit concert for Neighbors In Need on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. at Whitefish United Methodist Church.

The concert is a fundraiser for Neighbors in Need with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to the local group.

The mission of Neighbors In Need is to provide “funds of last resort” for emergencies such as temporary shelter, rental assistance, utilities, food, gasoline, etc. for limited income persons in the Flathead Valley.

John Floridis will be performing 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 seasonal vocal tunes, both original and by other artists such as Bruce Cockburn, Patty Larkin, Ben Harper and John Gorka in the performance. Most of the songs feature lyrics speaking to the journey from darkness to light, seasonally, emotionally and spiritually. The concert welcomes 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 Missoula resident and has been recognized as one of the state’s most popular and respected musicians, having performed in a variety of venues, festivals and concert halls in support of his seven independently released CDs. Floridis has been featured on 11th and Grant with Eric Funk on Montana PBS and is also the host and producer of Musician’s Spotlight a weekly program on Montana Public Radio.

For concert information contact 862-3418 or whitefishumc.org. For Neighbors in Need referrals please call 752-8181.

For more about John Floridis visit johnfloridis.com.