The MusicKidz program is moving and will be hosted the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Salem YMCA from 10-11A.M.
The Salem YMCA is located at One Sewall Street Salem, MA 01970
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Derby Square Series: Sarah McKenzie – Sat. August 9th, 5-7 p.m.
 Sarah McKenzie
Saturday, Aug. 9, 5-7 p.m.Sarah McKenzieSarah McKenzie is a pianist, vocalist, and composer who attends Berklee on a full scholarship. Her second album, “Close Your Eyes,” won the ARIA award for Best Jazz Album 2012. McKenzie was mentored by legends like Graeme Lyall, Jamie Oehlers, James Morrison, and, most recently, JoAnne Brackeen, the first and only female member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. In 2010, she won the James Morrison Scholarship (Vocal) and was the only finalist to be nominated in both vocal and instrumental sections. McKenzie also sang backing vocals for Michael Bublé on the multiplatinum artist’s Call Me Irresponsible tour and was the opening act for five-time Grammy nominee Chris Botti in 2011. |
Derby Square Series: The Frotations – Sat. July 12th, 2014 5-7 p.m.
Forged in 2011 by singer-songwriter Chris Kazarian and bass player Pedro Ribiero (Pedro Zappa), the Frotations were originally called K.A.Z. — A musical experiment centered around the up-and-coming singer songwriter aimed at bringing all of the worlds people together under one sound. Today the Frotations are a concrete blend of Neo-Soul and Rock ’n’ Roll with a little drop of Hip-Hop. If you like face melting solos, cold beats, headbangin’, or just simply getting your groove on, chances are you’re a professional Frotator and didn’t know it.