Lineup Announced For Make Music Day In Norwalk

NORWALK, CT — Norwalk is set to participate in Make Music Day, an annual global celebration of music occurring on the summer solstice. The celebration is set to take place Friday, June 21, with over 5,000 free indoor/outdoor concerts, music lessons, jam sessions and other magnificent music-making events being held in more than 80 cities across the country.

According to a press release, the event is a worldwide phenomenon observed by hundreds of millions of people in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries. Norwalk's celebration is spearheaded by the Wall Street Neighborhood Association and supported by Norwalk Now.

The day will consist of free, non-ticketed music events happening all over Norwalk. The city recently announced its preliminary music line-up via Norwalk Now, which includes:

• (East Norwalk) 12-12:30 p.m.: Town Hall Green Norwalk Make Music Day Commencement Ceremony with Mayor Harry Rilling
  • Music by Jim Clark and friends featuring Neddy G. Smith

• (East Norwalk) 12-1:30 p.m.: Harbor Harvest Market
  • Joni Wallace

• (SoNo) 12-1:30 p.m.: Caffe Social
  • Nick DuPuy

• (SoNo) 12-1:30 p.m.: Donovan’s
  • Ecoustic Rock Monster

• (Wall Street) 12-3 p.m.: BJ Ryan's Banc House
  • Sam Gironda

• (Wall Street) 1-2 p.m.: Cafe Aroma
  • Gabi & Cash

• (SoNo) 1-5 p.m.: Lockwood Matthews Mansion
  • Annalisa Ewald and Friends

• (Wall Street) 2:30-4 p.m.: Burger Bar & Bistro
  • Dandelyin

• (Wall Street) 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Bar Sugo Cukes
  • Ukelele Class/Concert

• (Wall Street) 4-10 p.m.: Mad Lab Music
  • MADness Featuring Avenue, Hosemen & Andrew Alarcon

• (Wall Street) 4-5 p.m.: 64 Wall Street
  • Mary Shaw

• (Wall Street) 4-5:30 p.m.: Norwalk Public Library
  • Christina Conners: Dream Bigger in Concert

• (East Norwalk) 3-5 p.m.: Mr. Frosty’s
  • Norwalk High School Jazz Combo

• (East Norwalk) 5-7 p.m.: Knot Norm’s
  • Jeff Fox

• (SoNo) 5-7 p.m.: O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant
  • Jeff2E

• (SoNo) 5-7 p.m.: The Spread
  • Joni & The Keepers

• (SoNo) 5-7 p.m.: Burger Bar & Bistro
  • Paul Green Rock Academy

• (SoNo) 5-7 p.m.: Donovan’s
  • Al Rivoli

• (Wall Sreet) 5-7 p.m.: House of Katia
  • Melody Manning

• (Wall Street) 5-9 p.m.: Freese Park
  • Smokin' Charlie - Juicy Grapes - Brian Larney

• (Wall Street) 6:30-8 p.m.: Norwalk Public Library
  • Moses Brothers

• (SoNo) 6-8 p.m.: Public Wine Bar
  • Bar Velez

• (Wall Street Green) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Norwalk Historical Society Museum
  • Spirit of Black Rock Fife and Drum Corp

• (Wall Street) 6-8 p.m.: Troupe 429
  • Acoustic Happy Hour Hosted by Ivy

• (Calf Pasture) 6-9 p.m.: Ripka’s Cafe
  • Sam Gironda

• (Wall Street) 7-10 p.m.: Rene Soto Art Gallery
  • Acoustic Gems & Folk Singalong

• (Wall Street) 7-8 p.m.: BJ Ryan's Banc House
  • Steve Ferentzy

• (SoNo) 7-8 p.m.: El Segundo
  • Danny Evans

• (Route 7) 7-8 p.m.: 12 Union Street Porch Concert
  • Ritzy Chickens

• (Waypointe) 8 p.m.-12 a.m.: Bobby Q’s Cue & Co.
  • Stomp Box Relics, Ed Train Featuring Tom The Suit Forst

• (SoNo) 8-10 p.m.: Donovan’s
  • Joni Wallace

• (Wall Street) 8-10 p.m.: Norwalk Boat Club
  • Juicy Grapes

• (SoNo) 10 p.m.-1 a.m.: The Spread
  • DJ Party

• (Wall Street) 10 p.m.-1 a.m.: Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint
  • 80's DJ Party 'Darlings of CBGBs'

"When I became aware of Make Music Day I asked 'Why not Norwalk?' We have more live music here than practically any other city in Connecticut," Wall Street Neighborhood Association spokesman and Norwalk Arts Commission Co-Chair Marc Alan said in a release. "Make Music Day is going to consist of free, non-ticketed music events happening all over the city. Everything from solo instrumentalists, singer-songwriters, vocal groups, classical ensembles, music students - you name it - in every possible style, by musicians from all walks of life, from kids and hobbyists to professional touring artists. It's a city-wide celebration of music!"

Visit www.makmusicday.org for more information.

Contributed press release.