Vet Songs

Veterans have important stories to tell, and expressing those stories is both instructive for us and healing to them. Nine veterans revealed their hearts and histories to nine Folk Project songwriters, who put those messages to music. The resulting songs will be performed at Troubadour Concerts on Friday, August 28. They will be joined by Theresa Sareo, Veteran Advocate and Singer/Songwriter, in this consequential evening filled with meaning and healing.

Songwriters are: Sam Robbins, Tina Ross, Andrew Dunn, Dave Kleiner, Sharon Klein, Christine DeLeon, Jesse Ruben, Michael Arthur, and Barrett Ward, with Special Guest Theresa Sareo

Proceeds will go to benefit veteran healing programs.

PERFORMERS:

Theresa Sareo:Theresa Sareo’s soaring voice and heartfelt songwriting celebrate perseverance, gratitude, and resilience. After losing her right leg in a car accident, she dedicated her music to inspiring veterans and others facing adversity. Praised by First Lady Michelle Obama for her service, Theresa has performed for wounded warriors, military families, VA hospitals, and Army installations in the U.S. and Europe, as well as on the Today Show, Larry King Live, and Broadway’s 9/11 tribute with Blood, Sweat & Tears. She is a recipient of the Walter Reed Medal of Strength and Courage.

Sam Robbins: A Berklee College of Music graduate and The Voice alumnus, Sam Robbins carries the classic 1970s troubadour tradition forward with sophisticated acoustic guitar work and warm, intimate storytelling.

Jesse Ruben: Brooklyn singer-songwriter Jesse Ruben has toured with Jewel and Jason Mraz, charting hits and inspiring a global school curriculum with his deeply candid, hope-filled indie-folk anthems.

Barrett Ward: A consummate multi-instrumentalist and celebrated performing artist, Barrett Ward masterfully bridges classic Americana warmth and innovative contemporary folk with intricate sonic arrangements and magnetic, soul-baring vocal delivery.

Michael Arthur: A versatile singer-songwriter and visual artist, Michael Arthur is a staple of the acoustic circuit, renowned for capturing life’s beautiful complexities with razor-sharp lyrical wit and effortless grace.

Tina Ross: Award-winning folk artist Tina Ross delivers spellbinding live sets, earning top festival honors and widespread radio play for her luminous vocals, pristine guitar arrangements, and deeply evocative songwriting.

Andrew Dunn: Featuring a rich tenor voice and cinematic approach to storytelling, seasoned troubadour Andrew Dunn blends classic roots-rock with traditional folk to command stages with a powerful, timeless sound.

Sharon Klein: Sharon Klein, a born and raised New Yorker, now hails from Hudson Valley. An accomplished fingerstyle guitarist, Sharon has worn many hats in her long and varied music career. She has had a lifelong fascination with world music as well as home grown American roots music. To that end, Sharon has studied the Arabic oud, Indian raga singing and Appalachian clawhammer banjo. Her deeply personal story songs reflect her love of people, the human condition and the over 40 countries she has visited and toured.

Dave Kleiner: A legendary fixture of the regional folk scene, veteran craftsman Dave Kleiner masterfully balances laugh-out-loud humor with poignant beauty through intricate wordplay, sharp social commentary, and acoustic guitar.

Christine DeLeon: Past winner of the New Jersey Folk Festival Songwriter Competition, Christine DeLeon delivers joyfully infectious performances blending powerhouse operatic vocal control, brilliant wit, and vibrant theatricality. 

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