Day: June 4, 2026

Gloucester Meetinghouse and Cape Ann Pride present Jessye DeSilva, June 14, 2026

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation and Cape Ann Pride proudly present sensational vocalist Jessye DeSilva and her band on Sunday, June 14, at 3:30pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church in celebration of Pride Month. Jessye DeSilva seamlessly blends theatrical pop elements with traditional folk and roots music to form her piano-driven alt-americana sound.  Advance tickets (recommended) online with more info at: www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org

Jessye DeSilva infuses hope into songs about religious alienation, mental health struggles, and societal injustice to create a uniquely queer and unholy ruckus. Jessye’s newest album Glitter Up the Dark, produced by Aaron Lee Tasjan, is getting rave reviews. She writes about the album “Aaron and I came up with the idea to write an album that would center the idea of joy, in a broad sense…specifically, the joy of marginalized communities…joy is something you have to fight and work for. Standing strong in the sense of yourself…”  Glitter up the Dark is an astonishing and nuanced meditation on community, memory, resistance and survival arriving at a necessary and vital time.  To learn more about Jessye, visit: www.jessyedmusic.com

Reviewers give Jessye and her new album high marks:

“…razor sharp lyrics, paired frequently with an almost ethereal vocal…”
American Songwriter

“Utterly tender hearted. Warm and sincere. At times, uncomfortably honest…”
The Ark of Music

“…important and timely compositions about issues related to identity and empowerment”
No Depression

Pride Celebration Concert info: general admission $20, students $5, under 12 free. Our historic Meetinghouse, the home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, is located at the corner of Middle and Church Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street).  Parking is available on the green (enter between the granite pillars) and at other locations around the Historic District. The side entrance at 10 Church Street offers an elevator to the main level.