Peter Mayer Tickets on Sale

Folk singer/songwriter Peter Mayer will perform Jan. 20 at the Church of the Resurrection in West End Alexandria.

Along with special guest the Copper Ponies, Mayer will play at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St.

Tickets are $18 general, $15 in advance at FocusMusic.org. 

A Minnesota native, Mayer is known for his earthy, intimate songwriting and fingerstyle guitar work. He has been recognized by such well-known folk institutions as the Telluride Festival and Lyons Folk Festival, and has been granted favorable reviews in publications such as Acoustic Guitar and Dirty Linen.

Mayer writes songs about interconnectedness and the human journey, about the beauty and the mystery of the world.

Mayer began playing guitar and writing songs when he was in high school. He studied theology and music in college, and then spent two years in seminary. After deciding that the priesthood wasn't for him, he took a part-time job as a church music director for eight years, while performing at clubs and colleges, and writing and recording his music. In 1995, he started touring full-time. Since then, Mayer has gradually gained a dedicated, word-of-mouth following, selling out shows from Minnesota to Texas, New England to California.

Mayer's ninth CD, "Heaven Below," was released in 2010 and continues his themes of spirituality and serenity, and occasional silliness.

The Copper Ponies duo consists of Annie Donahue and Erik Balkey, both of New Jersey. With a focus on lyrics, melody and harmony, the Copper Ponies’ songs are understated and unadorned, while still being compelling.