Loren Barrigar & CNY Songbirds in Concert to Support Addiction Recovery

World-renowned virtuoso guitarist Loren Barrigar and fan favorites CNY Songbirds will perform in concert at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society in Syracuse on Friday, October 11, 2024 to benefit Ready2RecoverCNY, which helps fund long-term inpatient treatment for opioid addiction for CNY adults.

“This is a terrific opportunity to enjoy a world-class concert,” explains Road2RecoveryCNY co-founder Darlene Endy, “while helping to battle opioid addiction in our backyard.”

$25.00 advance tickets may be purchased at Eventbrite
(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/r2rcny-fall-2024-concert-tickets-965397177947)
or by visiting https://www.r2rcny.org/concert/
Tickets will be $30.00 at the door. There will be refreshments available and a chance auction at intermission. All proceeds will be used to help save lives in Central New York.

Loren Barrigar was born to play the guitar, almost literally, appearing on the stage of Nashville’s hallowed Grand Ol’ Opry at the ripe old age of six. His gift was evident from the start, and he has since gone on to fulfill that promise with a career of star-studded performances and recordings, touring the world with the International Guitar Duo (Loren and Mark Mazengarb), and being hand-picked by guitar sensation Tommy Emmanuel to be Tommy’s opening act. Loren’s son, LJ, is fast following in his dad’s footsteps as a gifted musician, and now, performing together, they are creating the best guitar music in Central New York.

The CNY Songbirds (Maureen Henesey, Joanna Jewitt, and B.Kelly Wilcox) have emerged as Central New York’s premier vocal group—three powerful voices blending into one amazing sound, backed by an all-star band of top Syracuse musicians. Their range is broad and deep, covering everything from Crosby. Stills, Nash & Young and Steely Dan to Fleetwood Mac and Linda Ronstadt. The Songbirds have that rare gift of capturing the essence of the songs they cover while making them distinctly their own. Audiences have said they literally get chills listening to them.

Ready2RecoverCNY (R2RCNY) is a CNY nonprofit that helps fund long-term inpatient substance use disorder treatment for qualified CNY adults who have tried outpatient and short-term inpatient options and have been unsuccessful, and who do not have the insurance or financial resources to pay for long-term treatment. The organization helps fund long-term treatment based on a physical, emotional, and spiritual solution, leading to a lifetime path of recovery and freedom from addiction. Long-term treatment includes 90 days of inpatient treatment, followed by 90 days of sober living and coaching. So far, they have helped 33 people. Donations accepted at www.r2rcny.org and on their Facebook page.