UUCB Concerts for a Cause presents Matt Nakoa at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13. This is the final concert of the season to raise money for Oasis Free Clinics and Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project.

Nakoa is a charismatic songwriter, singer, pianist and guitarist who has garnered many songwriting awards, including Kerrville Folk Festival’s prestigious New Folk Competition and “Most Requested” at The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival.

A modern troubadour, he makes his home on the highways and concert stages of America, touring regularly with folk music icon Tom Rush in addition to his many solo concerts.

Nakoa grew up on a goat farm in central New York state and trained to be a concert pianist before accepting a scholarship to Berklee College of Music as a vocalist. After college, he moved to New York City and further developed his guitar chops while playing with his alt-rock band at local bars, then became the star of Manhattan’s famous Brandy’s Piano, with fans lining up around the block every Saturday night.

His remarkable piano skills transition from Chopin to beer-soaked honkytonk in one set. His heartfelt original compositions on the guitar are nothing short of awe-inspiring. He has developed an uncanny ability to command the attention of any audience.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and $10 for students/children, and will be available at the church office, Gulf of Maine Books or online at ticketstripe.com/mattnakoa.

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