Willie Alexander Performs at Music on Meetinghouse Green Friday, August 19

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Willie Alexander, punk music legend, musical innovator, and artistic icon, returns to Music on Meetinghouse Green with his band for a free rocking evening at the corner of Middle and Church Streets at 6:00 p.m.

The stars come out on Meetinghouse Green as Gloucester's Willie "Loco' Alexander shares his legendary talent as a singer, songwriter, and keyboardist. With his roots in Boston's punk rock scene of the 70's and 80's, Willie's musical career has flourished for more than 50 years. Whether as a band member with the Lost, Bagatelle, Grass Menagerie, and the post-Lou Reed Velvet Underground, or as a front man for his own series of bands, Willie's enduring popularity is a reflection of his unique musical voice and artistic vision. A true artist, Willie has expanded his work to other mediums including soundtracks for local filmmaker Henry Ferrini, collage, and painting.

Free-will donations will benefit eh Grace Center, a day resource center for men and women offering a safe and supportive environment in Gloucester, Salem, and Beverly. The evening's food vendor is Crepes du Jour with freshly made sweet and savory crepes.