Category: music

Hello World! Movies and Music

Amber Rubarth, Jay Nash, Matt DelVecchio, Joe Purdy photo by Stephanie Wright 2018

Hello World!  Do you love movies?  Do you love music? Amber Rubarth and Joe Purdy toured in February to promote their new movie American Folk. Joe has been listening to Roger Miller (I had a “Musical Flashback” with Joe to England Swings ) and Townes Van Zandt.  Amber told me I probably would not be familiar with her musical interests- Maria Gadú (see Maria Gadú and Tony Bennett Blue Velvet ) or Salif Keita. 603 Melody is all about discovering new music.  So I looked up Salif and was interested to find him on the 2001 Ali soundtrack. It was a pleasant surprise to see musician Jay Nash in the audience at the Tupelo (love The Contender’s song  Lincoln, 1958). Jay is loving Iron & Wine’s Epic Beast. I will have to get bassist Matt DelVecchio’s and producer Matt Miller’s(not pictured) favs next time! So glad I got to meet these talented people!

 

Take a listen to Amber, Joe, and Matt performing

Someone Singing With Me

 

 

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Stephanie

Hello World! Where in the World is Rockapella?

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Rockapella 2018 (photo by Stephanie Wright)

Hello World!

Met the guys of  Rockapella a couple weekends ago. They put on a fun show at the Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, NH.  They each kindly took the time to tell me what they have  been listening to.

Calvin Jones (Retro Music/Bruno Mars)

Bryant Vance (Nat King Cole/Harry Connick Jr.)

Mitchell Rains (Jazz/Michael Buble)

Scott Leonard (Basia)

Jeff Thacher told me what he found on Shazam.  I was not familiar with this app but it sounds pretty cool.  For all the times you listen to a song and wonder what it is, this app could be a help.  Recently Jeff had looked up “Down the Road” by C2C, and “Get Stupid”  by Aston Merrygold.

I learn something new every day! Click here to find out more about  Shazam.

Thank you so much guys!  It was nice to meet all of you!   Hope to catch one of your Christmas concerts!  But for now  I will get ready for summer with  Sunburnt Sucker.

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Stephanie

 

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Jeff Thacher with Shazam tutorial  (photo by Stephanie Wright 2018)

Hello World! Mr. Charlie Mars

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Charlie Mars (Boston 2018 photo by Stephanie Wright)

Hello World!  603 Melody’s first ever celebrity video features Mr. Charlie Mars!  I was fortunate enough to catch his show in January. My apologies for posting this so late.  Of course, I think he is awesome, but don’t just take my word for it- just ask Aaron Rodgers (Go Packers!). After the show, Charlie thoughtfully told me about what he has been listening to in the car and at home (see video Charlie Mars). He got me tuned into  Cold Little Heart.   Thank you for your time, Mr. Charlie Mars!

Check out one of Charlie’s many songs.  I had not heard Lazy River until he performed it in Boston (complete with the story behind it).  You’ll find it on his latest album Beach Town along with  She Ain’t Coming Back. Dream Kitchen strikes a little bit too close to home for someone who lives in a constant state of “construction chic”.  I have a few more lyrics to add to that honey do list!  

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Stephanie

PS Thanks to Logan for helping me get to Charlie’s show in Boston.  It’s a long story, that I won’t make any longer.  Let’s just say you can’t get far without your wallet.    

Hello World! “One of Those Days”

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Thank you Maya and Yehuda Devir for sharing this great photo!  

Hello World! I am so excited to share the first ever 603 Melody post from overseas. You may know Yehuda and Maya Devir from their comic book take on their married life (One of Those Days). Learn more about these two talented Israeli artists on  Yehuda and Maya i24.  They were so sweet to let me share a couple of pics and musical interests. Yehuda wrote that he and Maya enjoy a variety of music styles, so it is hard for them to say exactly which one they like the best. Yehuda loves Hip Hop, Rap, Classical, Techno, Jazz, 80s-90s music, Rock, Latin, and more. Maya enjoys 90s music, Gothic Metal, Rock, Jazz and Classical music. Yehuda added that his wife is a very good pianist as well. They are both big Bon Jovi fans too!

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Stephanie

PS To view and/or purchase Yehuda’s artwork please visit  Yehuda’s website.

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Thank you Yehuda and Maya for another fab photo!

 

Hello World! Overnight Success

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Hello World!  Break out the party hats! 603 Melody is going live (again)!  603 Melody debuted January 1st, 2018. Thanks to Olivia for helping with its initial start.  However, I quickly put the blog on hold as I came to realize I needed more how-to info. So I cajoled my husband into taking a local blogging class.  Yes, I really did bring my own personal tech support.  That way we could be on the same (blogging) page.  He is much more tech savvy and I have the crazy ummm creative vision.  In the process, I have gained some tech independence.  You really are never too old to learn new things!  So when this blog goes viral and is an overnight sensation (in 10 years- so few things are really overnight sensations) you will know that it took a leap and some hard work to get 603 Melody going.  Thanks for joining me on this journey.

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Stephanie

Hello World! Hard Rock Cafe

 

Hello World! Time for some food, fun, and friends at the Boston Hard Rock Cafe. I spent a great evening out with some KSC friends and family.  Among the talented Berklee performers taking the stage were Tony Ni Evans and  Jace.

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Flashback Photo (just a “few” years ago): My first trip to a Hard Rock Cafe (London)

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Hello World! A Million Dreams…

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Hello World!

The other day I had the chance to talk with musician Tony Ni Evans about blogging.  Tony is currently studying at Berklee in Boston (Check out his video Born Under City Lights ). He patiently listened to me and gave some pointers.  Best of all Tony told me to EMBRACE who I am.   I am currently obsessed with The Greatest Showman.  I have been “singing” it around the house.  The idea of  “A Million Dreams” is definitely part of me. I have loads of ideas!   I think MidCentury Eclectic may sum it up too.  My aunt just calls me “spunky”.

 

Anyway if you have not seen the movie or listened to the music for The Greatest Showman what are you waiting for?

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Stephanie

Hello World! I love Hozier too!

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Photo credit- Logan Wright

 

Hello World!  Libby Keller (a Smith College sophomore) is currently digging Hozier, Amber Run, and Kesha.  Amber Run is new to me; I will have to check them out.  Thanks Libby!   I hope your classes are going well!

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Stephanie