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Melissa (UK)
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I'm a singer/songwriter from Southampton UK, my songs cover a broad spectrum of genre. Folk,Rock,Acoustic,Pop,Jazz and Country to name a few.
I started playing the flute classically at about seven years old, then I started on the piano writing music before my teenage years. My lyrics are about life and love, my own experiences and those of others.
The music and sound has been likened to that of Kate Bush, Joni Mitchel, Stevie Nicks and Joan Baez.
I have fronted and written for many bands. In 2004, I teamed-up with Dave and we started performing along the south coast as a duo, myself taking vocals and playing keyboards/ flute and Dave on electric and acoustic guitars. Now with Jerry on bass, and Pete on drums, we perform at many venues and festivals.
I have released three Ep's to date and am hoping to record a long awaited album as soon as possible, then a few more, and then some more... I have written a few songs to put it mildly.
Our new site is up and running www.melissaandmore.com
Why this name?
I couldn't think of calling myself anything other than my name (lack of imagination I suppose)
Do you play live?
I love playing live, I have performed at summer festivals and local pubs and have recently done a gig for my local radio station, Original 106 Fm, at HMS Collingwood in Portsmouth. I would love to perform anywhere as I love it !!.I'm a bit of a show off
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I think it helps bands,(only if they have a computer)its a good way of being heard by people who would never have a chance of hearing new music, only via the terestrial radio and thats owned by the big boys not new artists. At least bands can say that someone the other side of the world likes their music, and that is only possible due to MP3's
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes I would
Band History:
I have been a musician since the year dot playing classical music on my flute as a kid.When I got a bit older I started song writing I had allways sung so I put the two together on piano and that soon progressed to keyboards.I perform live with the keyboards and flute and Dave on guitar and Jerry on bass and Pete on drums.
Your influences?
Folk rock,acoustic, pop,jazz and country and then more pop,dance,rock and a bit of classical as well. The songs are quite lyrical and I try to tell a story in them. Sort of Kate Bush, hint of Queen (earlier stuff)Prince (ish), Dolly Parton meets Annie Lennox sort of thing
Favorite spot?
The cornish coast on a very stormy day.Wrapped up warm on a rock with a flask of tea or something stronger
Equipment used:
Flute, keyboards,Dave on guitar, electric and acoustic,. Pa system oh and a pair of lungs as well as a pint of Guiness...or 4
Anything else...?
If you are on the following sites, give a hello
http://www.melissaandmore.com
http://www.boostindependantmusic.com/artist/melissa
http://www.noisehead.com/mypage/melissa
http://www.xsiteradio.com/melissa
http://www.soundsurf.co.uk
http://cdbaby.com/all/melissauk

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