Chris Merenda is an honest songwriter who writes from the perspective
of today's common being. Traveling all over this great land with former
band mates, The Mammals, Merenda has used the power of music to
communicate and become one with audiences near and far. From his
home in the Berkshires, in Massachusetts, to the coast of Australia he
has traveled, and that is only a warm up lap in his great musical journey.
There is still a lot of ground to cover and plenty of songs waiting to be
performed and heard. Merenda has produced two impressively diverse
solo records, The Regimen in 2003 and more recently Hello Freedom
in 2005. His highly anticipated double album titled The Wheel, is due
to be released this winter with a tour in the works for the spring and
summer of ‘09. Founder of Northeast sugar/thrash rock favorites,
Chewy, and highly noted for his unforgettable, notoriously named Ska
band, Skarotum, Merenda has been entertaining audiences for just
under two decades now. Inspired by the likes of Tom Waits, J Mascis,
Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, The Clash, John Lennon and Bob Marley,
Merenda has songs to suit any occasion. With a banjo, guitar and a
diverse group of musicians on hand to accompany him, Merenda is
never predictable and always ready to put on a show.
“Merenda’s knowledge of how to write effective hooks, and his play on simple
Words - turning them into genius phrases - are his refreshing contributions to
The music world.” -The Portsmouth Herald
Loved the show last night man. I have to say I loved the fact you played Sally Two Step. I don't know what exactly it is about that song but I love it !!!!!!!! Thank you
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Friday June 26 21+ Boards 7:15, Departs 8pm Sharp, Returns 11pm $25
The Slackers and Destroy Babylon - Concert Cruise!
Aboard the Mass Bay Lines MV New Boston
Rowes Wharf (Behind the Boston Harbor Hotel)
Thanks for comin to Woostah for the show ... it was great to C U and a pleasure to meet Tammi (sp?). Thanks for the CD - I am looking forward to digging into it. BTW, the connection once again is with my Mom Lena (Lee) and your Grandparents Joe and Rose LaRossa ... Peace Cuz, GD
