FRYEBURG — Folk singer-songwriter Dave Mallett, known for his carefully written, poetic offerings, will perform at Fryeburg Academy on Saturday, July 2.

In a career spanning four decades, Mallett’s songs have been recorded by more than 150 artists, including Pete Seeger, Alison Krauss, John Denver, Emmylou Harris and even the Muppets.

His “Garden Song” has become an American folk classic.

Mallett has performed in town halls and folk clubs across America and Europe, as well as major venues such as Barns of Wolf Trap, Newport Folk Festival. He has appeared on numerous broadcasts, including National Public Radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion.”

He has recorded 14 albums, including “The Fable True” (2007), based on Thoreau’s last expedition in 1857, a spoken word CD with accompanying music.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. For tickets, call 935-9232 or visit www.fryeburgacademy.org.


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