On March 13, Jim Gary will bring his songs to Wesley’s Place as part of a two-act evening of music. Jim has been writing and performing for many years, with seven albums and more than 75 original songs to his credit, and what stands out most about his work is his commitment to the craft of songwriting itself. When I asked Jim to describe his live show in three words, he answered quickly: clever, upbeat, entertaining. That feels exactly right. Jim’s performances have a natural

At Wesley's Place March 13 with Jim Gary, hosted by Mark Dvorak One of the things I appreciate most about Wesley’s Place is that we are not trying to manufacture moments. We are simply creating a space where good music can unfold honestly. That’s one reason I’m especially pleased to welcome The Milkman’s Kids back on March 13. This will be their second appearance at Wesley’s Place, nearly three years after their first visit. I remember the warmth and easy chemistry they broug

Lil' Rev is great on blues harmonica Ahead of Lil’ Rev’s return to Wesley’s Place on March 6, I sent him a few questions about performance, songwriting, humor, and why intimate rooms matter so much to him. His answers offer a wonderful glimpse into how he thinks about music and connection. How would you describe your live show in three words? Edu-Tainment, because I love to share music history and I love being an entertainer. Heartwarming, because I like to sing songs that to

Lil' Rev is great on blues harmonica One of the things I’m paying close attention to this year at Wesley’s Place is how a night feels  from start to finish. Not just the music, but the welcome, the pacing, the way the room settles in and listens together. We saw that clearly at our recent Buddy Mondlock show. We had a big crowd, people really listened, and the night unfolded in a way that felt easy and connected. It confirmed something important for me. People like the room,