Published July 26, 2019
MELROSE — The lineup has now been set for the Melrose Music Festival on July 27.
The centerpiece of the festival will be Peter Parcek’s distinctive music, and the other performers who will be taking the two stages at the festival include Jeremy Van Cleave, Artisan Cheese, Salinger, Sam Chetkin, Molly Corr, Jesse DeLaurier, Eddie Miller, Samantha Zysk, Broken Leg Productions Casts, Sammy McQuaid and Ray Kochanski.
The Melrose Music Festival, formerly the Four Corners Music Festival, will take place on Saturday, July 27 from 2-7 p.m. It’s a family-friendly, outdoor event that will include children’s activities, a community art project led by Follow Your Art Community Studios, and a food truck for refreshments. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and the family for an enjoyable day of local live music at the Cabbage Patch field, located in front of the Middle School at 360 Lynn Fells Parkway.
We’re expecting great weather for Saturday evening, but the event will be held in light rain or shine. This event is a great way to help connect neighborhoods while also further supporting our fine arts community. The Melrose Music Festival is sponsored by the City of Melrose and Waste Management Inc.
Stay social with the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/musicinmelrose
EventBrite link for non-facebook users: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/melrose-music-fest-tickets-65192842547 Here are the bios of the performers:
Performers include:
Broken Leg Productions
Created in 2017, Broken Leg Productions (BLP) takes its name from the age-old theatrical saying, “Break a leg!” BLP is the result of Artistic Director Adam Schuler’s desire to continue to produce high-quality theatrical productions in unique ways. We strive to use theatre and education to make a real difference in people of all ages in the North Shore area. Upcoming shows incude “Frozen Jr.” Aug. 9 and 10 followed by “Amelie” Aug. 15 and 16. https://brokenlegproductions.com/
Samantha Zysk
Samantha Zysk is an MHS graduate who has been writing and composing music for over a decade. She recently performed her original “Growing Up” as a tribute to her graduating class. This fall she will be attending Syracuse University. Find her music at https://soundcloud.com/samantha-zysk.
Salinger
Salinger are an art punk band from Boston. Their debut LP “Drink to Me” will be released this fall. https://www.facebook.com/SalingerMA/
Jesse DeLaurier
Jesse DeLaurier is a young singer-songwriter from Melrose. His influences range from The Beatles to Steve Earle to Jason Isbell, but he likes performing his own songs best. He’s been playing music, writing songs, and performing since he was 5 years old. Now, at 15, he’s been described as an old soul in a young body. His original songs, both fun and wise, reflect this perfectly. www.facebook.com/JesseDelMusic/
Rats of Rose Project
A fun band project made up of teens and adults featuring Sammy McQuaid, Ray Kochanski, Molly Corr, Julie Unger, and Tim Ko.
Sam Chetkin
Sam Chetkin is a 15 year-old actor, singer, and songwriter from Melrose. He has performed at such popular venues as Bill’s Bar, Loretta’s Last Call, and The Hard Rock in Boston. He has performed title roles in local theatre groups, and most recently, the role of Roger in “Rent.” He has been performing in and around Boston for the past three years and will be recording original music in the near future. www.facebook.com/SamChetkinMusic/
Artisan Cheese
Working hard so you don’t have to. Artisan Cheese uncovers musical gems from all the best decades and then covers them again for the people to enjoy at all the best block parties and BBQs around the world of Melrose and beyond. Will play for food. https://www.facebook.com/artisancheesetheband/
Molly Corr
Molly Corr is an entering senior at Melrose High School and has participated in several Four Corners festivals. She performs with various school and community music groups, including the Melrose Symphony Orchestra.
Peter Parcek Trio
Peter Parcek’s daring, incendiary and soulful style is a distinctive hybrid. He weaves rock, gypsy-jazz, country, folk, and blues—especially blues—into a tapestry of melody, harmony, and daredevil solos that push those styles to their limits without sacrificing the warmth of his own personality. https://www.peterparcekband.com/
Eddie Miller
Eddie Miller is a Melrose based singer/songwriter and father of three, hailing originally from Long Island, New York with several twists and turns in between. He’s been playing original rock and folk for nearly 30 years.
J. Van Cleave
An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, with tenures in The Bridge Builders and Air Traffic Controller, Jeremy steps to center stage with songs that evoke universal feelings of love and fear, loss and joy. https://www.facebook.com/J-Van-Cleave-Music-1868982193321428/
