By Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
originally published: 05/29/2025

Rolling Stone has called him "the leading singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement." New Jersey's own John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who is most comfortable with a guitar in hand.
You may hear him strum the guitar occasionally throughout the piece and not just during his live performances! That's right, this episode includes three live serenades, including "I'm From New Jersey" and "Oh Abraham."
This is an episode you won't want to miss.

John Gorka performs at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Wednesday, June 4th at 7:30pm. Click here for tickets.
About the author: Gina Marie Rodriguez is an award-winning screenwriter, director, and actress. Her foray into filmmaking began at a young age as a way to avoid public speaking in school. From there, it grew into a love of telling stories and creating new worlds. Gina Marie boasts a Bronze Remi win from Worldfest Houston, Best Female Filmmaker from the Cosmic Film Festival, and a Best Actress in a Comedy from the Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festival alongside nominations from the Golden Door International Film Festival, Official Latino Film and Arts Festival and Los Angeles Cinefest among others.
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