Dreamed up by 2024 WeHo Artist recipient and sociologist Caroline Nagy (carrienagy.com), “Melomaniacs” is a project that transverses arts research, advocacy and live performance by showcasing the stories and musicianship of independent musicians living and working in West Hollywood, CA.
MELOMANIACS PROGRAM
Free of charge; tickets required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/melomaniacs-tickets-1020148741347?aff=oddtdtcreator
7:00pm
Welcome + Melomaniacs Introduction
7:15pm
“Please Stop Asking Me What My Day Job Is” Melomaniacs Panel:
Defining Authenticity + Discovering Legitimacy as a Career Musician
8:00pm
Melomaniacs Musiking
(performance details will be announced soon!)
8:30pm
After-party around the corner
FEATURING
Nora Germain • Jazz Violin
Ernest Harrison • Music Director + Conductor, Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
Keri Kelsey • Singer + Host, Gardenia Open Mic (L.A.’s oldest open mic)
Lyman Medeiros • Upright Bass + Electric Bass
Phil Popham • Composer, Conductor + Oboist; Co-Founder, Helix Collective
Sarah Robinson • Flute; Co-Founder, Helix Collective
whatever mike • Singer + Songwriter; Hope Pop
Melomaniacs is fiscally sponsored by Fulcrum Arts and supported by an arts grant from the City of West Hollywood.
