Bob Melanson
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Well! ... thanks for dropping by and please listen to some tunes and enjoy your stay!!!

Leave a comment, or e-mail me ... I'd love to hear from you.


I've been busy the past few years, with my gigging band Skully and my family so I haven't written any of my own stuff in quite some time but hopefully I'll get back at it ... someday.





"...Sorta Purple, a razor-edged, instrumental hard rock album with a good variety of tones and a spectacular display of contemporary techniques. Melanson is not a shredder in the 'sweep licks and double picking' mold, rather a melodic guitar hero in the Joe Satriani vein (but who can also dish out flaming legato licks when called upon)"
- Dan McAvinchey, Guitar Nine Records.

"Bob can certainly play well. There are elements of fancy playing but he does not forget melody. I compare him to Joe Satriani in this aspect as Joe always ensured melody was a part of his songs."
- Chris Betteley, Gods Of Music.

"Bob Melanson is one of those gifted guitarists who can make his instrument speak many languages.... He?s a virtuoso of many styles and, yes, he can also write a song."
- Gail Worley, Starpolish.



Why this name?

It's just my name...
Do you play live?

I do, but with a local pubbing band doing cover tunes our way! ... 4 part vocal harmonies, talented musicians and some comedy thrown in!
Skully



How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

It allows indie artists, like myself, to get their music heard...
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

If the offer was right....

Band History:

Bob?s music career began on a drum kit when he was 5 years old, playing his first gig at age 10. Along with his Dad, he played in a country band on a local cable TV show and was given special permission to play some of the local bars. With a desire to play more aggressive music, he joined a rock band until his cymbals were stolen. He ?borrowed? his brother's guitar at age 13 and began playing.

In 1990, he won the Fender Guitar Warz competition regionally and placed in the top five in Canada. He moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1991 and did session work and live performances with many artists in various styles.

In 1995, He was given the opportunity to co-write the soundtrack for ?Works?; a locally produced children?s television show. This led to other opportunities in writing music for media.

With a strong desire to write vocal melodies, Bob began singing in 2003. ?It's always been something I've wanted to try but never had the guts to do?. He?s currently working on his vocal chops and will release tunes as they become available.

T.V. shows featuring his music include: "What The Canuck?", "This Hour Has 22 Minutes", "Made In Canada", "The Itch", "El Mundo Del Lundo", "Works", "Snakes & Ladders" and "A Bug And A Bag Of Weed".
Most of his music is available for licensing.

His CD "Sorta Purple" is a compilation of instrumental rock tunes written from '89 to '96. He has showcased many of these songs at trade shows while representing Yamaha as a clinician.

Other current projects:

Skully

Your influences?
Hmmm...I'm influenced by everything I listen to.
Major influences include Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Randy Rhoads, Dream Theatre etc....

Favorite spot?
between two speakers....
Equipment used:
Ohhh....some amps, some guitars, a few picks....
Anything else...?
My instrumental CD "Sorta Purple" is now available at iTunes, Napster and just about every other online music site ...
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