Let’s get back to enjoying live music outdoors! Free Music Fridays will provide live music, free of charge and open to the public, every Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Greenwich Common in downtown Greenwich, on the Avenue. Produced by Greenwich Forward, Re-Imagine Greenwich, and the Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation, Free Music Fridays will feature local artists with different performers every week, appealing to a variety of musical tastes. We hope people will enjoy the music before and after they shop, work, or have lunch in local restaurants, or order take out to watch the performances. The series will run for 14 weeks, from June 4 through September 4. Greenwich Magazine/Moffly Media is the exclusive media sponsor of Free Music Fridays.
“I applaud the efforts of Greenwich Forward, Re-Imagine Greenwich, and the Town of Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation for creating a way to bring our community together weekly,” said First Selectman Fred Camillo. “The Free Music Fridays program is a perfect example of Greenwich emerging stronger than ever. Music has the power of uniting us and raising our spirits as we celebrate this gradual return to normalcy. Free Music Fridays are weekly celebrations that highlight some of the qualities of life that contribute to what makes Greenwich a tremendous Town to live, do business, and to raise a family,” praised Camillo.
The performance schedule for June is as follows:
June 4
Mark Zelenz
Mark Zelenz is a popular Local Musician playing a variety of music from classic rock to contemporary music and pop. He was born and raised in Cos Cob. Mark has been known as the lead singer of the Short Bus; he has embarked on a solo career and has an impressive repertoire of popular songs.
June 11
Billy G. and the Boys
Bill Genuario is a well-known, multi-talented singer and musician playing a unique blend of standards from A to Z. From Sinatra to Tom Jones and the rest. Billy has several decades of experience performing with bands both large and small.
June 18
Cover story with Megan Tyre
Cover story is a local band lead by vocalist Megan Tyre; they play an eclectic mix of popular songs from classic rock and folk to dance music. Megan has been the Director of Alumnae at Greenwich Academy for 20 years.
June 25
Frank Rogers and The Sound Cats
Frank Rogers, Greenwich native, is a local musician known as the lead singer and guitar player for the Head Rattlers and having formed a new band, The Sound Cats playing a mix of Classic Rock and easy to love originals.
The Free Music Fridays series is seeking Sponsors, which will include signage at the event. Each sponsor will have their name credited to underwriting the hour of music, in conjunction with Greenwich Forward, Re-Imagine Greenwich, and Parks & Recreation, and other Sponsors. Sponsors can have a table at the event to promote their business and hand out promotional material.
Inquiries:
inquiries@greenwichforward.org
Facebook and Instagram – @greenwichforward
Twitter – @greenwichfwd
Artist Photos:
Mark Zelenz
Bill Genuario
Megan Tyre and Cover Story
Frank Rogers and the Sound Cats
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