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David's Music House Celebrates First Anniversary in Song

A bevy of talented women took the stage on Saturday as "Women in the Round," a contingent of female songstresses rocking out their favorite tunes for a packed house.

 celebrated its first year in business with an anniversary party on Saturday.

The music production/coffee house officially opened its doors on Oct. 10, 2010, but owner David Lindberg and his wife Anita celebrated early by opening the stage for “Women in the Round"—four talented area musicians each sharing the spotlight on stage simultaneously.

The women, Alicia Romano, Brooke Annibale, Judith Avers and Heather Kropf, are all local singers who took turns singing and playing their instruments.

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Amy Melissen, a classically trained vocalist, opened for the performers singing a selection of songs she wrote. Melissen played guitar and sang, while Lee Stivers backed her up on the mandolin.

One of Melissen’s songs, “$2.38,” is a humorous tune detailing her other life—a server at TGI Fridays. The auspicious number, $2.38, refers to the standard minimum wage servers receive while working in restaurants. Melissen also supplements her income by teaching singing and music at David’s Music House.

The singer/songwriter/server ended her show with a song entitled, “Kite’s Fly,” a moving ballad about her uncle who passed away.

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Melissen is fulfilling her dream while working at David’s Music House.

“As a kid I dreamed that one day I could own a place like David’s," she said. "I walked in and said, ‘I have to work here.’ And I was hired on the spot!”

After Melissen’s performance, Vicky Andreis took the stage. She is another area singer/songwriter who tore it up with a Rickie Lee
Jones cover, “Chuck E’s In Love.”

At the family-friendly venue, many men, women and children sang along with Andreis. She also played a few Christian folk songs, including an Alison Krauss cover.

Shortly after Andreis’ performance, Romano, Annibale, Avers and Kropf set up. They each strummed a guitar while singing, and Kropf played the piano during her set.

Avers opened with “Lord, He Shined.” Annibale sang, “It Feels Like Home.” Romano rocked out with “I Will.” Kropf sang a lovely new-agey ballad, “Rain Quilt.”

Rinse and repeat. Each player sang another song. The performers told a few anecdotes between songs, and went another round of singing. They ended the night by teaming up on a joyous version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

The performers sold copies of their CDs afterward, hung out and chatted with friends, family and newfound fans.

“This was awesome," said Anita Lindberg. "I think David’s Music House has been great for David and I. It’s been great for the community and great for the children."

The music house offers lessons for children and adults in singing, songwriting and playing various musical instruments.

Next up at David’s Music House is the Doo-Wop band, “The Streetlights,” on
Oct. 14.

Grab your guitar and visit on any Saturday from 8–11 p.m.; David’s Music House has an open-mic night every Saturday.

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