Unknown's penchant for giving back making a name for itself

Needless to say musicians have had a lot of downtime these days. I was speaking recently with Mike Lemons, frontman for the band Unknown, about what has been keeping him busy.

Not only has he been working with his band recording and working on new music, he has started raising money and awareness for a foundation "I AM ME" inc. to help children with social anxiety.

"With the stress that has been placed on our children, we need solutions," he told "Out and About". "Some kids out there can't afford the treatment and therapy they need."

Unknown has written a song about this called "I AM ME".

"I will be ensuring that any and all profits gained will be donated to this cause," Lemons said. "Our goal is to assist kids financially and spiritually to get through this large barrier placed before us. My goal is to be up and running fully by the end of March, as a non profit organization. So far, the support has been amazing. I truly appreciate everything my friends and family have done in support of my dream for our youth."

https://our-youth.org/?fbclid=IwAR38k2VqhTs-wIUuTDNWldJeoRw22Qoz4STMpPKS9PXfMGjrUb3Unw5CDn8

Lemons is also quite an artist. A design inspired by "I AM ME" and painted on a skateboard is on display at the Conway library and raising funds for yet another initiative for kids, a skateboard park, which is another project that his band has supported since they formed.

https://m.facebook.com/1451419891590100

Here is to hoping that Mikes good vibes and music spreads throughout Maine and New Hampshire.

Now here is what is happening this weekend!

Today

Mica Peterson w/Nate Comp on guitar & vocals will be performing at the Lilac City Grille in Rochester, NH 6-9 p.m. Queen of all things goofy...Mica is a singer/songwriter rooted in Groove/Rhythm and Blues.

Martin England returns to the Lu, Part 2 of January live stream series presented by Continuum Arts Collective. Starting at 3 p.m. Last week was a ball and he is giving it another go this week with all new songs. Tune in and help support underserved artists and musicians here in Maine and New Hampshire.

You can make request here https://fb.me/e/3eaL9ApII or email CAC at info@continuumarts.org.

Get out and about!

CC Bissett is a longtime Rochester music scene aficionado. She lives in Lebanon, Maine. You can contact here at ccbissett603@gmail.com