Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 20, 2022 FREE CONCERT: Second annual Bread of Life benefit concert in Melrose June 5 Special to Th e Advocate F ormer Malden resident Howie Newman and Joe Kessler, also known as Knock on Wood, are anything but a typical folk combo, performing well-known rock covers and funny original songs (suitable for all ages). Their varied repertoire includes everything from Tom Petty to the Eagles to the Kinks. It’s a family-friendly show that may include some children’s music and songs for senior citizens. No matter what they play, it features excellent musicianship, pleasing vocal harmonies and … lots of fun. Knock on Wood (www.howienewman.com/knockonwood) will be playing their second anANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $4.659 Mid Unleaded $4.779 Super $4.959 Diesel Fuel $5.999 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 Diesel $5.799 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! 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Newman (guitar, harmonica, vocals) is the songwriter and his engaging manner, which includes G-rated comedy and lots of audience participation, has charmed audiences all over New England. Song topics include Smartphones, not-so-graceful aging and his wife’s inability to parallel park. A former sportswriter for the Boston Globe, Patriot Ledger, Melrose Free Press and other newspapers, he will also be performing one or two of his many baseball songs, which include “It’s the End of the Curse and We Know It,” an R.E.M. parody. Kessler, who plays fi ddle and mandolin, has an energetic improvisational style that includes folk, rock, jazz and bluegrass. He has toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada as well as eight other counHowie Newman (left) and Joe Kessler, a.k.a Knock on Wood, will perform an outdoor concert of well-known covers and funny original songs on Sunday, June 5, at the First Baptist Church in Melrose. tries, performing with Morphine, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, the Boogaloo Swamis and many others. The duo will be joined by Newman’s daughter, Jen, on backup vocals. She is a Malden High graduate. “We’re not the traditional guitar-and-fiddle group,” says Newman. “Joe and I like to keep things up-tempo, do some rock covers and get the audience involved. The idea is to play some great music and have fun.” For more information about Knock on Wood, including videos and music samples, visit www.howienewman.com/ knockonwood. 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The Commission is comprised of seven individuals with varied backgrounds who have knowledge of existing resources and an understanding of how regional systems function, and who have experience with fair housing and discrimination issues. Three members are appointed by the Mayor and four are appointed by the City Council and include a representative of the Malden Housing Authority, a Malden-based representative of the National Association of Realtors, a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, a representative of a Malden-based disability advocacy organization, a representative of a Malden-based organization providing services to elders, and two resident members, one appointed by the Mayor and one by the City Council. The representative of Malden disability advocacy organization will serve at the pleasure of the City Council until a successor is appointed and qualifi ed. The Commission is currently meeting remotely on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Applicants should email a letter of interest and resume to the Clerk of Committees – lcagno@ cityofmalden.org – on or before May 27, 2022. Each candidate is subject to a successful CORI report. Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
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