Melrose Downtown Stroll 2018

The 2018 Summer Stroll brought to you by the Melrose Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor LCM PLUS, with support from the City of Melrose and the Melrose Messina Fund for the Arts, will feature four area of live music on Essex Street and Main Street in downtown Melrose. 

Pedestrians will enjoy moving back and forth throughout the evening, shopping, browsing, eating and grooving to several types of music including, Jazz, Irish, Americana, Blues, Acoustic Rock, and Classical.  Several locations will offer free babysitting so adults can mingle care-free. See our list of fun music acts for more details.

We hope you will join us for this community tradition, which is made possible through the generous support of the Melrose Messina Fund for the Arts and the City of Melrose, as well as the following Summer Stroll sponsors:  

 

Presenting Sponsor:

LCM PLUS

 

Music Sponsors:

Bell & Izzi • Eastern Bank • Evolved Mechanical • Juliet & Co. - Compass • Melrose Glass • Wyoming Lodge, Masons

Featured Live Music

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 has been described as an old soul in a 14 year old body, his music--both fun and wise--reflects that.  

https://www.facebook.com/JesseDeLaurierMusic/

 

Kind Of Now

“Kind of Now” is a male/female duo blending piano and guitar within adult contemporary music. With strong vocals at the forefront, Terrance Reeves and Danielle Leigh, are full of stage-inspired melodies, piano ballads, and lyrical pop. Their covers range from Alicia Keys - Paramore, John Mayer - Phil Collins. 

Lech, Davis & Coyne 

Tina Lech, Ted Davis and John Coyne are Melrose residents who play traditional Irish music in the Boston area. 

The Lucky Fun

Under an Americana umbrella, The Lucky Fun cover music ranging from Old Timey, Celtic, and Bluegrass, plus modern roots artists. Boston-area musician, promoter, and open mic host, Tim Ko joins uprooted Alaskan, Katie Delvaux for blended harmonies with back-n-forth guitar and fiddle.

https://www.facebook.com/theluckyfun/

Music 101 Featured Performers  

A private music school located on Upham St. in Melrose, Music 101 specializes in instruction for Piano, Voice, Guitar, Bass, and Violin. They will feature some of their top talent at the Downtown Stroll.

http://www.music101studios.com/

Sam Chetkin

Sam Chetkin currently goes to MVMMS and has taken guitar for 7 years and vocal lessons for 3 years. He has performed musicals with the Melrose Drama Club and recently performed the title role in the WYRT production of Shrek.

https://www.facebook.com/SamChetkinMusic/