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Concert Tonight at the Gazebo

MEMO's summer concert series continues tonight at 6 p.m. at the town gazebo.

 

Tonight will be the first of this year's MEMO summer concerts. It will feature the Medfield High School Jazz Ensemble and will be hosted by Noon Hill Grill.

The concert series -- sponsored by Needham Bank -- was scheduled to start last week with the June 13 performance of the "Infractions" but was delayed to today because of the weather. 

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Tonight's concert will be held at the Town Gazebo (between the library and the Zullo Gallery) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  In case of rain cancellation, the library will host a family movie night starting at 6:15 p.m. and the notice of cancellation will be posted on MEMO's website and on Medfield TV (Verizon 47 and Comcast 8).

The schedule includes:  

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June 20: Medfield High School Jazz Ensemble (Hosted by Noon Hill Grill)

Medfield High School’s top jazz band – performed twice at the National Charles Mingus High School Bigband Competition and three times at the Essentially Ellington National High School Bigband Competition hosted by Wynton Marsalis. This spring they performed at the National Chinese Language Conference and also performed in Beijing, Anhui and Shanghai. With it’s 11th CD released this spring, they will entertain any jazz enthusiast!

June 27: Jeri Bergonzi (Hosted by Prudential Page Realty)

Medfield High School’s top jazz band – performed twice at the National Charles Mingus High School Bigband Competition and three times at the Essentially Ellington National High School Bigband Competition hosted by Wynton Marsalis. This spring they performed at the National Chinese Language Conference and also performed in Beijing, Anhui and Shanghai. With it’s 11th CD released this spring, they will entertain any jazz enthusiast!

July 4: The Grass Gypsys (Hosted by MEMO)

This eclectic local band has toured throughout America playing their original roots music. Their music ranges from upbeat rock n roll to country ballad to soulful jazz. They have released 3 full-length albums, and always bring a toe-tapping performance.

July 11: Songs for Ceilidh (Hosted by Middlesex Savings Bank)

A local Celtic band, Songs for Ceilidh, pronounced “Kay-Lee”, blends Celtic classics with Cape Breton inspired originals. They’ve shared the stage with “The Glengarry Boys” and “The Town Pants”. Their name says it all, ceilidh, a high energy, foot stomping party!

July 18: Acoustic Fire (Hosted by Rockland Trust)

Featuring Norwood singer Maria Breen, this band plays a wide variety of familiar rock, country-rock and dance music. They play with passion and finesse, blending driving rhythms with sophisticated guitar work, tight harmonies and great song choices. Rockin’ fun for all ages.

July 25: The Stacey Peasley Band (Beginning Years Child Development Center, and New 'N Towne)

One of Metrowest’s favorite family acts. Their catchy original music has garnered awards from the Parents’ Choice Foundation and Creative Child Magazine, as well as airplay on Sirius XM’s Kids’ Place Live and children’s radio programs across the country. Adults and children alike will sing and dance to their favorite Stacey Peasley songs.

August 1: Route 109 (Hosted by West Mill Smiles)

Come check out the smooth Jazz with Medfield resident, Shane Wood on piano and vocals, Neil Kruszkowski on saxophone and vocals and Bruce Owens on drums. The Trio plays a unique blend of jazz arrangements, including songs from contemporary artists and classic composers as well as original compositions.

August 8: Shane Wood Jazz Trio (Hosted by Lowell Mason Foundation)

Come check out the smooth Jazz with Medfield resident, Shane Wood on piano and vocals, Neil Kruszkowski on saxophone and vocals and Bruce Owens on drums. The Trio plays a unique blend of jazz arrangements, including songs from contemporary artists and classic composers as well as original compositions.

August 15: Super Cool Beans (Hosted by West Mill Smiles)

A children’s/family concert, these Beans are ready to bounce as they bring their freshly grown brand of interactive entertainment to a new crop of sprouts. Enhanced with entertaining props and special guest characters, a Super Cool Beans concert is sure to please. Come one, come all to Super Cool Beans! 

 For more information, visit www.medfieldmemo.org.


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