A legend from the 80s is coming to Somerville to play to help the Somerville Homeless Coalition.
Glenn Mercer is the former leader/vocalist/guitarist/songwriter of the Hoboken-based, alternative band, the Feelies. His current band also includes former Feelies Dave Weckerman (percussion) and Vinny DeNunzio (drums). The group is rounded out by Adam Berardo (rhythm guitar) and Bob Torsello (bass). They will perform at Johnny D's in Davis Square Saturday, May 17, at 9:30 p.m. Also included on the bill is Wild Carnation, fronted by another former Feelie, Brenda Sauter.
It has been more than a decade since Mercer last performed in the Boston area. In addition to performing new songs from his first-ever solo CD, "Wheels in Motion," several classic Feelies songs will be included in the set list. "Wheels In Motion" was released in June 2007 and features performances by many former Feelies. Jim DeRogatis, music critic for the "Chicago Sun-Times," named it his number two CD of 2007. WFMU (New Jersey) named it CD of the Year.
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The Feelies' debut album, "Crazy Rhythms," was voted number 49 of the top 50 albums of the 80s by "Rolling Stone" magazine and chosen by Spin Magazine as number 49 of the best alternative albums of all time. Other critical acclaim included a feature in "Time magazine." They performed on the "David Letterman Show" and on Broadway, and in concerts with Lou Reed, Patti Smith, REM, and Bob Dylan.
Mercer's music has been featured in the films, "Married to the Mob," "Something Wild," "Prelude to a Kiss," "The Truth About Charlie," and "The Squid and the Whale." His television credits include "Dawson's Creek," "Party of Five," and "The Real World." He has recorded with the Trypes, Yung Wu, the Willies and Wake Ooloo. It has also just been announced that the Feelies will be reuniting this summer to perform a few shows in the New York area.
Tickets for the show are $20 at the door. No advance tickets are sold, but Johnny D's takes dinner reservations that guarantee a seat for the show. For reservations, call 617-776-2004.
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