It’s hard to think that musician Michael Meldrum is no longer with us, raising our spirits and galvanizing a local music scene that just won’t be the same without him. Back in May of 2011 shortly after his passing, a friend of Michael’s, Celia White, recounted some of Michael’s true blue moments that made him the memorable person that he was (see here). To this day, Michael’s legacy continues to inspire area musicians to rally together and play (just as he would have done back in the day).
“Michael held the first essential quality of any great teacher–get them started, and then keep getting them to do it. He didn’t have to be an expert to encourage all he met to improve, innovate, persevere, and grow. During the 28 years of his Monday night open mic at Nietzsche’s, I never saw him be impatient with the out of tune kids who’d play too long, or the shy girl who had to start her song three times. Some of these people became famous. Some drifted away. I know all counted him as a friend.” – Celia White
Michael Meldrum Commemoration Celebration at Nietzsche’s on Sunday February 16th, 3-8 pm. (no cover charge)
Here are some of the artists that will be participating:
Andrew Delmonte
Luke Daly (poet)
Bobby Angel
John Brady
Savannah King
Delaney and Rob
Xander Meldrum
Julia Meldrum
Rojo Mojo
Tina Nastri
Tina Peel
Susan Rozler
Mike Sheffield
Erin Sydney Welsh
Ryki Zuckerman (poet)