Ukulele-strumming singer-songwriter Jeremy Messersmith recorded his last album, 11 Obscenely Optimistic Songs For Ukulele: A Micro-Folk Record for the 21st Century And Beyond, in a single day and even made a music video for each song in a day’s time as well.

A press release describes the album as “ridiculous songs about kittens, world peace, flying cars and the transformative power of love.” Messersmith’s micro tour, “15 minutes of unamplified music in a scenic and notable public place,” comes to town today. Attendees are encouraged to bring an instrument and sing along if they like.

He performs at 11:14 a.m. today at the Warner and Swasey Observatory at North Taylor and Brunswick roads in East Cleveland. Admission is free.

This article appears in Apr 26 – May 2, 2017.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.