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AUBURN — The Woman’s Literary Union will host talented performer Larry Gowell in concert as part of Auburn’s 2017 Winter Festival at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at 19 Elm St. Gowell, an Auburn native and exceptional musical talent, will be performing an array of songs.
Gowell has been singing since he was in his teens, performing in the school choir and band and as a trumpet soloist. After five years of trumpet lessons, he made his first recording at the age of 13. He grew up in a musical family, singing around the piano, organ and guitar at home. His brother is a singer, guitar player and song writer.
Music has always been Gowell’s second love, after baseball. He was signed to the New York Yankees as a fourth-round draft pick in 1967 as a pitcher and went on to play eight years in the pros, including a short stint with the big club in 1972.
Gowell has performed in many choirs and was song director for several churches. He started singing solo when he was 33 years old. He sang many solos in churches over the next 28 years. When he turned 61 he decided it was time to devote his life to music. He started performing in concerts at nursing homes all over the state of Maine. He was soon singing at all the major venues and events in central Maine, including the Franco Center in Lewiston, Sawyer Memorial in Greene, and the Poland Spring Summer Festival.
Don’t miss this cabaret-style performance. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Donations at admission will benefit the restoration fund of the Horatio and Ella Foss Mansion.
For more concert information, contact Tizz E. H. Crowley at tizzcrowley@yahoo.com. For more information about Auburn’s Winter Festival, contact auburnrec@auburnmaine.gov or 207-333-6601 x2101.
