David Farrell Melton: “Valentine Vibes” Livestream Concert

Sheridan Music Studio of Chicago’s Blue Skies Concerts presents David Farrell Melton in a Virtual Concert on IN.LIVE, Friday February 12, 2021, at 8pm CST. Tickets are priced at $5-$500 on the Livestream platform, IN.LIVE at this link: https://in.live/event/details/wZOFc73IAC

David Farrell Melton has been playing music for as long as he can remember. Throughout his youth, he was recognized for his skills in classical piano with certificates of honors from both the Hartford Conservatory and the Hartt School of Music. He was recognized nationally as a two-­time Downbeat award winner for Best Composition and Outstanding Soloist and a two-­time Essentially Ellington award winner for Outstanding Soloist. By the age of 18, he had performed on stage with jazz legends Wynton Marsalis, Kurt Elling, Joe Temperley, Joe Lovano, and Phil Woods. In 2002, David packed his bags for New York City where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Music and Philosophy from NYU. Since the completion of his formal studies, he has been earning his living exclusively by performing, recording, and composing music of many styles and genres.

With a sound he describes as "pop, blues, and church infused," David’s music is as diverse as the people on a NYC subway. Drawing inspiration from Debussy to Dylan, his melodies reflect the melting pot that is New York, his home of many years. Over the last several years, David has also worked with various artists/bands of all styles and genres including Shaina Taub, Conrad Sewell, Elle Varner, Caleb Hawley, Gedeon Luke, and Milo Z to name a few. He has performed at Lincoln Center, the Apollo Theater, and the Delacorte Theater (Shakespeare In The Park) and gigs regularly at clubs all over NYC including Cafe Wha?, Rockwood Music Hall, The Red Lion, The Bitter End, and Bill’s Townhouse. He also has worked at various churches including Grace Congregational Church, Metropolitan Community Church, Bethany Baptist Church, and Marble Collegiate Church. His debut EP, Church Avenue, was released in 2015 and he has recently completed writing and composing a musical of the same title.
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Sheridan Music Studio LLC is the newest performing arts venue and teaching studio of Artistic Directors and Steinway Artists Susan Merdinger and Svetlana Belsky. Sheridan Music Studio offers premium private instruction, serves as a recording and performance venue. They also host an Annual Young Artist Competition and Festival, three Concert Series- Music with a View℠, Blue Skies Concerts℠ and SummerMusic℠, as well as two Livestream Talk Shows, Merdinger’s Musings℠ and Steinway Sundays with Susan and Svetlana℠, making them one of the most comprehensive and active music studios in the Chicago area.
Watch the livestream here on Friday February 12, 2021 8pm CST: https://in.live/event/details/wZOFc73IAC