Tickets are $25, $20 for students and seniors, and are available online at FlagpoleProductions.org or by calling 203-364-0898.

Flagpole Radio Café performances are in the theater of Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street in Newtown.

Four decades into a stellar career of uncompromising musical integrity, Jonathan Edwards continues to deliver songs of passion, insight and humor, all rendered with his pure and powerful tenor voice. Mr Edwards remains a vital artist in today’s folk and Americana music scenes. His impressive repertoire includes classics such as ‘Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboy,” “Sometimes,” “One Day Closer,” “Don’t Cry Blue,” “Emma,” “Everybody Knows Her,” “Athens County,” “Shanty,” and of course the beloved anthem “Sunshine (Go Away Today).” After 40 years, “Sunshine” continues to be embraced by faithful followers and new fans alike.

Since 1971, Mr Edwards has released 15 albums, including Blue Ridge, his standard-setting collaboration with bluegrass favorites The Seldom Scene, and Little Hands, his collection of children’s songs which was honored with a National Library Association award. 

 “Jonathan Edwards …is a journeyman musician in the best folk and rock traditions with a strong following in Connecticut,” said Flagpole Radio Café Producer Martin Blanco. “Many people will immediately recognize his perennial favorite ‘Sunshine,’ but they will also recognize and enjoy the full depth of his repertoire.

“Like most everyone else,  The Flagpole Radio Café has been challenged by the atrocious weather in August. I believe our show with Jonathan Edwards will bring much needed joy and excitement to our community in the post-Irene days,” he added.

Now beginning its fourth season, The Flagpole Radio Café is an engaging show created by Jim Allyn, Martin Blanco and Barbara Gaines in conjunction with Newtown Cultural Arts Commission. It features music by Jim Allyn and The Radio Café Orchestra, a dynamic ensemble created for the show, and radio style comedy sketches by the hyperbolically named Flagpole Shakespeare Repertory Theatre.

Patrons who purchase tickets in advance are invited to a pre-show reception in the town hall’s Alexandria Room. There will be light refreshments, music, and a chance to chat with The Flagpole Radio Café performers prior to the 7 o’clock show.

Each show also features a musical guest artist. Past performances have included Tom Chapin, Peter Yarrow, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Christine Lavin, Roger Ball of The Average White Band, Vanesse Thomas and Yale’s internationally acclaimed male choir The Whiffenpoofs.

Future 2011-12 performances of The Flagpole Radio Café are scheduled for November 5, December 3, February 4, March 24 and May 19.