A GURU NAMED FRANK: Music and Lyrics by John Henry McDonald
From the streets of San Francisco to the jungles of Vietnam, from drug addiction and alcoholism and homelessness, to finding his strength and becoming a leading figure in Austin’s financial services sector for over 40 years. John Henry McDonald has lived many lives. A GURU NAMED FRANK is the story of struggle, perseverance, and transformation, told through his inimitable songwriting and storytelling. He will be accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Oliver Steck.
A GURU NAMED FRANK Music and lyrics by John Henry McDonald
From the streets of San Francisco to the jungles of Vietnam, from drug addiction and alcoholism and homelessness, to finding his strength and becoming a leading figure in Austin’s financial services sector for 40+ years, John Henry McDonald has lived many lives in one. A GURU NAMED FRANK is John Henry’s story of struggle, perseverance, and transformation, told through his inimitable songwriting and storytelling. He will be accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Oliver Steck. All proceeds benefit Austin Classical Guitar Juvenile Justice Services. Donations gratefully accepted with this ticket purchase, and during the event.
Honor Flight of Northern New Mexico Benefit Concert
The concert is free, but we hope you support this worthy cause with a tax-deductible donation.
Honor Flight of Northern New Mexico is a 501c-3 dedicated to providing veterans with honor and closure by taking them free of charge to reflect upon their memorials in Washington, D.C.
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A Guru Named Frank, to Benefit Austin Recovery
Join us for an evening of original songs and story telling.
John Henry McDonald with Oliver Steck performing an Original One-Man Show called “A Guru Named Frank”.
Doors open at 5:30
Proceeds benefit Austin Recovery
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Come December
Newly recorded and never performed songs. Music and lyrics by John Henry McDonald. Lets support Austin Classical Guitar at this CD release event. The CD, “Cuz That’s What Old Friends Do” will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to Austin Classical Guitar.
There is no cover charge. If you enjoy the show, join me in supporting this amazing non-profit which keeps kids in school by making a check out to Austin Classical Guitar, or donate online here.
Doors open at 7:00.
A Guru Named Frank. An original one man show written and performed by John Henry McDonald.
Lets support the North Austin Foundation’s 24-Hour Club which provides a safe, alcohol and drug-free environment for people trying to recover from the disease of addiction.
There is no cover charge. If you support this worthy cause and/or enjoy the concert, please bring a check made out to the North Austin Foundation, a non-profit organization.
Door open at 7:00.
Do The Laws of Attraction Actually Work?
Come to this early afternoon gathering for a presentation on the powers of positive attitude and the results of John Henry McDonald’s 35 years of DreamQuests. The DreamQuest journey is a 21-day discipline in positive affirmation and visualization he originated and has been following since 1984. By creating the vision of a perfect life, you will find that you will tend to attract that life to you over time.
Learn how to create your own most perfect world.
Changing The World Six Strings at a Time
A concert benefiting Austin Classical Guitar Education
Featuring music from A Guru Named Frank and John Henry’s newest CD, I’d Do it All Over Again – (there will be a CD giveaway!) as well as his newest song, Because That’s What Old Friends Do.
Joining John Henry will be members of the Austin Texas Starvation Army Marching Band: Oliver Steck, and Mark Rubin as well as a special guest performance from Austin Classical Guitar student, Angelica Campbell.
It will be a true night to remember!
Friday, November 15th
The Townsend (718 Congress Ave, Austin, 78701)
Doors at 6pm – show starts at 7:00
Please RSVP here. Admission is free, but if you would like to make a contribution to support ACG’s education services, click the link. There will also be an opportunity to donate at the event.
If you have any questions, email James or call (512) 300-2247.
I am such a strong believer in ACG for several reasons: the guitar made it so my life on the streets was less dangerous, my life in early recovery was a joy, and my life post retirement from financial services has been given great meaning. All because of a little six string box.
“Changing the world, six strings at a time.” JHM 2019
12 Creeds: A 21-Day Discipline - The Dream Quest Journey
Living a life that attracts all that you might wish? Sound impossible? John Henry McDonald will be talking about how he has done just that very thing over the last 34 years. And you will be given guidance and instruction as to exactly how to do that.
A Guru Named Frank: Benefit for Austin Classical Guitar
John Henry McDonald performs original songs and tells stories of redemption.
