Westfield Announcements

The Coffee With Conscience Concert Series continues its TENTH SEASON by presenting the powerful Melissa Ferrick, in concert at the First United Methodist Church, 1 East Broad Street (corner of North Avenue) in Westfield, on Saturday, November 21st. Doors will open at 7:30 PM and the concert begins at 8 PM. Admission is $18.00 on line and $23.00 at the door.

This concert will benefit the Plainfield Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.  Advance purchase of tickets is highly recommended by going to melissaferrick2.eventbrite.com

A veteran of the acoustic narrative tradition, Ferrick's musical journey actually started in a different vein - as a brass musician. After studying horn music at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., Ferrick set out on her own. But her instrument focus had changed. Rather than pursue a career as a flugelhorn musician, she turned to the acoustic guitar.

In 1991, she landed a last-second addition as a support act for Morrissey. This first big break not only led to more dates with the popular British rock crooner, but also laid the foundation for Ferrick's reputation as a dynamic live act. A recording contract with Atlantic Records followed in 1993, as did her debut album, "Massive Blur." The album garnered glowing reviews, as did her sophomore effort two years later, "Willing to Wait." Although she enjoyed success with Atlantic, Ferrick elected to go in another direction in the wake of "Willing to Wait." She released five studio albums and four live albums as an Indie artist over the next 12 years. Her second live album during this period, "Live at the B.P.C." (2000), marked the first release on her personal label, Right On Records.

For more info about this concert and the featured artist, please visit melissaferrick2.eventbrite.com

The Coffee With Conscience Concert Series is a ten-show series running from September through June at the First United Methodist Church of Westfield. The Series supports the following charities: Contact We Care (Westfield), Homefirst (Plainfield), Habitat for Humanity (Plainfield), the Community Food Bank of NJ (Hilside) and the Keith Knost Special Needs Trust (Mountainside). Each beneficiary has two concerts dedicated to it during the season.

The Coffee With Conscience Concert Series is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Westfield Service League, and other private donations – which are enthusiastically encouraged.

For more information about the Coffee With Conscience Concert Series, the upcoming performance, or ways in which to get involved with the series, please visit www.coffeewithconscience.org. You can also call the Concert Hotline at 908-412-9105 or send an e-mail to ahrre@ahrre.com. Volunteers are always appreciated!