I’ve never been the kind of person to build community on purpose. In fact, I’ve often fought the idea. I will never hesitate to help someone else, but I am a fiercely independent person, and I am often very resistant to asking for help. That said, we are heading into a very uncertain time, and the only thing I know with certainty is that we are going to need to support each other to get through it. For many years now people have been gathering together as a community at my shows to be part of the effervescence we experience when we hear live music in a group.

In January 2025, after a particularly fun show, I was struck with an idea… What if we leveraged these gatherings happening around live music into events where people could share their needs, and their offerings with the rest of the community?? From that MMAMM was born (Music and Mutual Aid Mondays w/ Meredith). I do love me some alliteration. :)

March 24th we will have our first gathering! Kristen & Briana Iosco have generously volunteered to host these ongoing events in their newly expanded space at Tap25, for which I am tremendously grateful.

I don’t yet know exactly how these events will unfold, but we are opening a door together, and we will see what can be created on the other side as a community.

Each event will feature a set of live music, volunteered by either myself, or another generous local musician, followed by a mutual aid discussion. I see these discussions centering around whatever needs, and offerings in the room feel most urgent, and most helpful to all in attendance.

So mark your calendar for 3/24/25, and come ready to connect with your neighbors over some live music, tasty beers, and that irreplaceable feeling you get from helping others in your community!

https://www.meredithmchenry.com/mmamm