Milford participates in global celebration of making music on the longest day of the year
Milford’s second annual Make Music Day will take place this Friday, June 21, 2019 on the summer solstice. Make Music Day is a one-day event where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music and other musical events take place around the world on the longest day of the year. Musical festivities in Milford are part of a global celebration of music making in over 750 cities inspired by France’s Fête de la Musique. We currently have over 30 performances with more to come. There is still time to sign up and find a corner to strum, drum or sing. Milford invites everyone from professional musicians to people who have never picked up an instrument to join in the global music celebration by signing up here http://www.makemusicday.org/milford/ and choosing your location or email Julie Nash at jnash@ci.milford.ct.us.
Music abounds from 10AM-5PM on the steps of City Hall. We encourage the public to pop by with a bag lunch, lawn chairs and enjoy the music.
City Hall schedule is as follows:
10:00 - 11:00 Steve Bettencourt Singer/Folk
11:00 - 12:00 Elba with Cantando y Jugando Folk/Latin/Kids
12:00 - 1:00 Adrenaline Rock
1:00 - 2:00 Billy Ruegger Rock
2:00 - 3:00 William Trotman Jazz Guitarist
3:00 - 4:00 Elana Zabari Indie-Folk/Country
4:00 - 5:00 Peter Cardella Rock
Citywide events as follows:
11:00-12:00 Noel Burke Indie-Rock, Blues Milford Public Library
11:30-1:00 Chris Kinsley Folk/Country Café Atlantique
11:30-12:00 Kevin Gunther Bagpipes Milford Photo
11:45-1:00 William Trotman Jazz Guitarist The Corner Restaurant
12:00-12:30 Kevin Gunther Bagpipes Chamber of Commerce
1:00-2:30 Noel Burke Indie-Rock, Blues Milford Photo
2:00-3:00 Tommy D Rock/Folk Café Atlantique
3:00-4:30 Steve Bettencourt Singer, Folk Café Atlantique
3:00-5:00 The Sabbs Brothers Folk, Pop Milford Photo
3:30-4:30 Noel Burke Indie-Rock, Blues Chamber of Commerce
4:00-4:30 Richard Mount Scottish Milford Boat Launch
4:45-5:30 Noel Burke Folk, Pop Café Atlantique
5:00-6:00 William Trotman Jazz Guitarist Firehouse Gallery
5:00-6:15 Steve Bettencourt Singer, Folk Milford Arts Council
5:45-9:00 Lil Anchor Hip-Hop Milford Boat Launch
6:00-7:15 Whabendos Pop, Country Gazebo on the Green
6:00-7:00 Noel Burke Indie-Rock, Blues Gazebo on the Harbor
6:15-7:15 The Sabbs Brothers Folk, Pop Milford Arts Council
7:00-8:00 Steve Bettencourt Singer, Folk Milford Public Library
7:15-8:15 Noel Burke Indie-Rock, Blues Milford Arts Council
7:15-8:00 Harmony on the Sound Choral Gazebo on the Harbor
Look out for pop up events and stay tuned for more locations and follow us on Facebook at @MilfordCityHall for updates.
“To fill our streets with music on the summer solstice will give an opportunity for friends, neighbors and others to come out and enjoy our community. Milford is filled with phenomenal talent and I look forward to hearing and seeing it all,” said Mayor Blake.
Music has been shown to strengthen social connectivity, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, stimulate memory, and is integral to a well-rounded, enjoyable life. By participating in Make Music Day, Milford encourages every form of music making.
National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) members and partners from coast to coast, including Milford will open their doors, joining in their communities’ celebrations of Make Music Day. June 21 is the perfect day to stop in to a local music store for some gear or to go out and play – whether it’s for the first time or the thousandth.