Willie “Loco” Alexander

Please join us on Friday, August 8th in front of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church 50 Middle Street for Gloucester’s Willie ‘Loco’ Alexander as he 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 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.

The non-profit for this event is The Open Door, who works directly in the Cape Ann community and who alleviates the impact of hunger in our community by connecting people to good food, advocating on behalf of those in need, and engaging others in the work of building food security.    Our food vendor for the night will be the Lobster Roller, serving up delicious lobster rolls and seafood for all to enjoy.

 

Reception Tonight! | Willie Alexander at Jane Deering Gallery

Come celebrate with us tonight at the opening reception for Willie Alexander: Goya’s head found on Half Moon Beach at Jane Deering Gallery (19 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA) from 5:00 to 7:00PM! It’s the first solo exhibition at our gallery for the artist!

WILLIE ALEXANDER
Goya’s head found on Half Moon Beach
Opening Reception Tonight, 5:00-7:00 PM

The exhibition continues through November 3, 2024. Gallery hours: Friday & Saturday 2-5 PM. Sunday 2-4 PM and by appointment williesalexander@comcast.net

art is art, process is process…it’s about communicating with the world

Willie Loco Alexander

“Growing up I was encouraged to make art and music. I remember my mom–she played violin in the Cape Ann Symphony–showing me how to cross hatch to give my drawings more depth.

“My Grandpa Doggett sent us the Currier and Ives calendar every Christmas and I remember enjoying the illustrations. We had Van Gogh and Grandma Moses on the wall. In 5th grade I won the “Clean Up, Fix Up, Paint Up” poster competition with my drawing of a Native American. Miss Wentworth, my classroom teacher, told me that she wouldn’t have picked mine.

“Moments in life have significance.

“It was a the Museum School and then Goddard College that I started playing rock n’ roll with my first band, The Lost, in 1964.

“Through my entire musical career, I have never stopped making visual art. In the sixties and seventies, I filled my “Holy Babbles” with scribbles, pinups and drawings.

“Making art is something I’ve always done–like brushing my teeth, tying my shoes, walking in the woods.”

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