SLC Arts musician Josh Barkley will present a holiday music tour featuring organ and piano this December.

Four performances during the week of Dec. 18 will begin at 6 p.m. and take place at different churches in St. Lawrence County.

The tour is free to the public, and performances will not include a religious service.

Tour schedule dates are:

• Monday, Dec. 18: Potsdam United Methodist Church, 26 Main St. Potsdam;

• Tuesday, Dec. 19: Waddington First Presbyterian Church, 13 Fenton St. Waddington;

• Wednesday, Dec. 20: Ogdensburg United Methodist Church, 627 Caroline St. Ogdensburg;

• Thursday, Dec. 21: Massena First United Methodist Church, 189 Main St. Massena.

Barkley was born and raised in Madrid, and is a graduate of The Crane School of Music, holding his Bachelors in Music Business.

He currently works with SLC Arts through the Creatives Rebuild New York Artist Employment Program.

Performing in many local venues, Josh has years of experience behind the keys as well as organ and bass.

He is a prolific solo performer, in addition to performing with many bands since high school.

He supplies bands with sound equipment and often does live sound for the regional ensembles.

This program is made possible with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.