THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Page 7 Concert of the Week By Laura Eisener T he Memorylaners played at Saugus Iron Works last week (July 17) with a special guest singer, Steve Rich, coming up to perform one song. It was pleasant and breezy on the upper lawn, although late in the concert threats of a storm, and a few actual sprinkles of rain, forced the event to a slightly early end. This band plays a variety of music from the 50s, 60s and 70s and has a good following, as they have fairly often also played at the Senior Center. At the Iron Works Concert, they managed to time the song “Blue Moon” to the appearance of the moon over the trees. When playing Jimmy Buff et’s iconic song “Margaritaville,” one of the singers actually “blew out her fl ip-fl op”! There was an amazing chorus of animal sounds during “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (also known as “Mbube”). Many of the audience members sang the choruses and clapped along to their popular tunes. The concerts at the Iron Works were organized by the Saugus Public Library and will continue each Wednesday evening through the summer from 6 to 8 p.m. That’s three down and fi ve more Wednesday nights to go in the program cosponsored by the Saugus Public Library and the Saugus Iron Works. Performing at next week’s concert (Wednesday, July 31) will be Sweet Soul Sounds. This band is focused on Motown hits, R&B, oldies and soul. Artists like the Temptations, The Flamingos, The Drifters, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Aretha Franklin, Rev. Al Green, Bill Withers, Whitney Houston, James Brown and others have fascinated audiences for decades. Sweet Soul Sounds endeavors to keep this music alive! Here’s the remaining performances of the 2024 lineup: August 7: Atwater~Donnelly (Trad. American & Celtic Folk & Dance). Saugonian Steve Rich joined the Memorylaners for a song at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) August 14: Ditto (Folk & Rock: 60s and 70s). August 21: Headlands (Folk, Country, Americana Pop). August 28: JumpStreet (Rock, R&B, Blues, & Jazz). The concert series celebrates local musical talents in Essex County and creates opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the Iron Works Historic Site during evening hours. There will be a free concert RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM The Memorylaners played at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site on July 17. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) at the park every Wednesday at 6 p.m. through August 28, weather permitting. The concerts will be held on the upper lawn located at 244 Central St. in Saugus. Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy live music at the Iron Works.
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