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Singer-Songwriter & author Dan May coming to Clymer Library

ricane. He has worked as a grave-digger, television cameraman, short-order cook, nuclear missile security guard, gas station attendant, ice cream truck driver, skilift operator, factory worker, furniture delivery man, amusement park worker and greenhouse laborer—all before the age of 25. While studying music composition in college, he inadvertently stumbled upon an international opera career that forced him to leave a promising future as a song- writer behind. Cut to 15 years later, and after a vocal cord surgery that left him no longer able to meet the demands of opera, Dan returned to doing what he does best— writing and performing his own songs.

Since his crossover from classical to popular music, Dan has hit the ground running, with six critically acclaimed albums already under his belt, including his 2011 release Dying Breed making The Philadelphia Inquirer’s list of Top 10

Albums of 2011.

In 2016, Dan added “Author” to his list of credentials, with the release of his first book, Adventures in Grocery Shopping, which made The Philadelphia Inquirer’s list of Best Books of 2016. He followed that up with his second book, again a compilation of essays about his life experiences, Street Urchins, Poets and Dream Visitors.

Learn more about him at danmaycd.com

Friends of Clymer Library presents singer-songwriter and author Dan May on Saturday, June 3, at 1 p.m. at Clymer Library, 115 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines. This family friendly event for people of all ages is free and open to the public. For reservations, visit danmay. eventbrite.com or call the library at 570-646-0826.

Dan’s live shows include readings from his books in addition to singing songs. The readings have become a fan favorite and a staple of his live performances. At the Clymer Library, he’ll read from his books: Adventures in Grocery Shopping, Street Urchins, Poets and Dream Visitors, and his most recent book, Coop the Magic Pug, a children’s book about his beloved dog Coop. The readings will be interspersed with songs from his six critically acclaimed albums, including Heartland, as well as from his new release, Legacy.

May’s career path has taken more twists and turns than a corkscrew in a hur-