603 Melody

Hello World! Mustang Sally

July 10, 2018July 10, 2018

Hello World! During my last visit to AZ, I enjoyed a trail ride with some friendly guides at Saguaro Lake Ranch Stables. I was told that my horse had been a wild mustang. And yes her name was Sally! Of course, Mustang Sally popped into my head. On the way back to Fountain Hills, I spotted something we don’t get to see in the 603 – wild horses! Very cool! This naturally got me “singing” Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones.

Just have to add this updated version of Paula Cole’s Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? too. Who remembers the original?!

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Stephanie

Hello World! New to Me-Mobley!

June 3, 2018June 3, 2018

fullsizeoutput_858f — Mobley’s Notes (photo by Stephanie Wright 2018)

Hello World! I met Mobley after he opened for Bob Schneider at the Brighton Music Hall. He thoughtfully jotted down what he has been listening to. Maybe you have been listening to these songs as well?

Vulfpeck Back Pocket

Tei Shi “Bassically”

Nina Simone “See-Line Woman”

Curtis Mayfield Move On Up

Rhianna “Consideration”

Click below to take a listen to Mobley’s music:

Tell Me

Young Adult Fiction

Hound the World

Nice to meet you Mobley! Thanks for the extra lighting for the picture Brooke!

Visit Mobleywho.com to learn more about his music.

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Stephanie

Hello World! Movies and Music

May 28, 2018May 28, 2018

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?

May 21, 2018May 23, 2018

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

Hello World! Mr. Charlie Mars

May 12, 2018August 2, 2018

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! Mr. Nick Fradiani

April 28, 2018December 15, 2019

Hello World! What’s on Nick’s Spotify? I caught up with Nick Fradiani (an American Idol winner) after his recent performance at the Tupelo Music Hall. So lucky I know! He opened for another one of my favs, Delta Rae. Nick told me that he got into Derek and the Dominos after he saw an Eric Clapton documentary. He was also enjoying Delta Rae’s music. If you missed Nick at the Tupelo, you have another chance as he opens for Bon Jovi on May 5th at Mohegan Sun. Hmm… CT is not far! I was also excited to see Eric Donnelly, of the Alternate Routes, perform with Nick. Lots of great music at the Tupelo Music Hall! Thank you so much Nick for taking the time to talk! It was super nice to meet you!

Click below to hear Nick sing…

Beautiful Life Blue Ain’t Your Color (cover)

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Stephanie

Hello World! “One of Those Days”

April 18, 2018April 20, 20181 Comment

קומיקון בולגריה — 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.

yehuda_maya_devir — Thank you Yehuda and Maya for another fab photo!

Hello World! Overnight Success

April 15, 2018April 16, 20182 Comments

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! Soy Yo!

March 6, 2018April 16, 2018

Hello World! The song, Soy Yo, was in the Goldie Hawn/Amy Schumer movie Snatched. The music is catchy so I looked up the video. It was not what I expected! See for yourself- Soy Yo! Love the positive message- Be Yourself!

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Stephanie

Hello World! “Freshie Squeezed” Orange Juice

March 1, 2018April 16, 2018

Hello World! I will briefly jump on the recipe blog bandwagon. This one, for a refreshing glass of OJ, is from Luke (his family sometimes calls him Freshie). Luke plays the piano, violin, and trumpet. Some of his favorite bands include The Beatles, Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Queen, and Imagine Dragons. This sixth grader also likes Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven.

Freshie Squeezed Orange Juice

First, pick a bagful of fresh oranges.

Wash and cut them in half.

Put an orange half, one at a time, on the juicer. Press down.

Repeat until you have enough juice to fill a pitcher (about 20 oranges).

Strain as you put the juice into the pitcher to get the seeds out.

Put in the refrigerator to cool down.

Then it is ready to drink.