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Picture for song 'As I Sing' by artist 'Melissa Forbes'
As I Sing

Melissa Forbes

Ever woken up on a Monday morning with that sinking feeling about the work week ahead? Former commercial lawyer Melissa Forbes felt it so strongly she decided to become a singer. In March 2005 she released her debut album 'No More Mondays' on her own label, Kitten Kong Records. An outstanding vocalist capable of singing anything from Aretha Franklin to Ella Fitzgerald, Melissa seamlessly integrates her conservatorium jazz training with R&B grooves. Featuring a dynamic band including jazz legend

Acoustic - Acoustic General

Picture for song 'The Weekday Sun' by artist 'Melissa Forbes'
The Weekday Sun

Melissa Forbes

Ever woken up on a Monday morning with that sinking feeling about the work week ahead? Former commercial lawyer Melissa Forbes felt it so strongly she decided to become a singer. In March 2005 she released her debut album 'No More Mondays' on her own label, Kitten Kong Records. An outstanding vocalist capable of singing anything from Aretha Franklin to Ella Fitzgerald, Melissa seamlessly integrates her conservatorium jazz training with R&B grooves. Featuring a dynamic band including jazz legend

World - World General

Picture for song 'Thinking You Over' by artist 'Melissa Forbes'
Thinking You Over

Melissa Forbes

Ever woken up on a Monday morning with that sinking feeling about the work week ahead? Former commercial lawyer Melissa Forbes felt it so strongly she decided to become a singer. In March 2005 she released her debut album 'No More Mondays' on her own label, Kitten Kong Records. An outstanding vocalist capable of singing anything from Aretha Franklin to Ella Fitzgerald, Melissa seamlessly integrates her conservatorium jazz training with R&B grooves. Featuring a dynamic band including jazz legend

R&B - Soul

Picture for song 'Broken Wings (For Chet)' by artist 'Melissa Forbes'
Broken Wings (For Chet)

Melissa Forbes

Ever woken up on a Monday morning with that sinking feeling about the work week ahead? Former commercial lawyer Melissa Forbes felt it so strongly she decided to become a singer. In March 2005 she released her debut album 'No More Mondays' on her own label, Kitten Kong Records. An outstanding vocalist capable of singing anything from Aretha Franklin to Ella Fitzgerald, Melissa seamlessly integrates her conservatorium jazz training with R&B grooves. Featuring a dynamic band including jazz legend

Jazz - Smooth Jazz

Picture for song 'Blackheart Blues' by artist 'Melissa Forbes'
Blackheart Blues

Melissa Forbes

Ever woken up on a Monday morning with that sinking feeling about the work week ahead? Former commercial lawyer Melissa Forbes felt it so strongly she decided to become a singer. In March 2005 she released her debut album 'No More Mondays' on her own label, Kitten Kong Records. An outstanding vocalist capable of singing anything from Aretha Franklin to Ella Fitzgerald, Melissa seamlessly integrates her conservatorium jazz training with R&B grooves. Featuring a dynamic band including jazz legend

Blues - Blues General

Picture for song 'Crippled Heart Blues' by artist 'Lana Martino-Smith'
Crippled Heart Blues

Lana Martino-Smith

is punctuated by the moaning guitar work of blues guru Dave McGuire and driven by a hypnotic rhythm section comprised of some of Australia's best jazz/blues specialists. Add to the mix Lana's sometimes sweet, sometimes guttural vocal performance and the result is blues with both grit and sparkle.

Blues - Blues General

Picture for song 'Cry Baby' by artist 'Lana Martino-Smith'
Cry Baby

Lana Martino-Smith

is punctuated by the moaning guitar work of blues guru Dave McGuire and driven by a hypnotic rhythm section comprised of some of Australia's best jazz/blues specialists. Add to the mix Lana's sometimes sweet, sometimes guttural vocal performance and the result is blues with both grit and sparkle.

Acoustic - Acoustic General

Picture for song 'Cinderella Sings the Blues' by artist 'Lana Martino-Smith'
Cinderella Sings the Blues

Lana Martino-Smith

is punctuated by the moaning guitar work of blues guru Dave McGuire and driven by a hypnotic rhythm section comprised of some of Australia's best jazz/blues specialists. Add to the mix Lana's sometimes sweet, sometimes guttural vocal performance and the result is blues with both grit and sparkle.

Jazz - Jazz General

Picture for song 'Cross The Line' by artist 'Nedra Johnson'
Cross The Line

Nedra Johnson

Nedra's self-titled sophomore release is a joyful mix of R&B, funk, rock and gospel. Honest in integrity to the music as well as the lyrical content, each song

in a singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist born & living in New York City.  Her unique style of guitar playing is unmistakibly informed by her many years as a professional bassist and keeps her live solo acoustic performances more on an R&B tip then what one might expect of a 'girl with a guitar.'  
Nedra's self-titled sophomore rel...

R&B - R&B/Soul/Pop

Picture for song 'Any Way You Need Her' by artist 'Nedra Johnson'
Any Way You Need Her

Nedra Johnson

Nedra's self-titled sophomore release is a joyful mix of R&B, funk, rock and gospel. Honest in integrity to the music as well as the lyrical content, each song

in a singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist born & living in New York City.  Her unique style of guitar playing is unmistakibly informed by her many years as a professional bassist and keeps her live solo acoustic performances more on an R&B tip then what one might expect of a 'girl with a guitar.'  
Nedra's self-titled sophomore rel...

Country - Christian Country

Picture for song 'Alligator Food' by artist 'Nedra Johnson'
Alligator Food

Nedra Johnson

Nedra's self-titled sophomore release is a joyful mix of R&B, funk, rock and gospel. Honest in integrity to the music as well as the lyrical content, each song

in a singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist born & living in New York City.  Her unique style of guitar playing is unmistakibly informed by her many years as a professional bassist and keeps her live solo acoustic performances more on an R&B tip then what one might expect of a 'girl with a guitar.'  
Nedra's self-titled sophomore rel...

Blues - Blues Rock

Picture for song 'Forever With Me' by artist 'Nedra Johnson'
Forever With Me

Nedra Johnson

Nedra's self-titled sophomore release is a joyful mix of R&B, funk, rock and gospel. Honest in integrity to the music as well as the lyrical content, each song

in a singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist born & living in New York City.  Her unique style of guitar playing is unmistakibly informed by her many years as a professional bassist and keeps her live solo acoustic performances more on an R&B tip then what one might expect of a 'girl with a guitar.'  
Nedra's self-titled sophomore rel...

Pop - Dance-Pop

Picture for song 'Let Go (It's All Right)' by artist 'Nedra Johnson'
Let Go (It's All Right)

Nedra Johnson

Nedra's self-titled sophomore release is a joyful mix of R&B, funk, rock and gospel. Honest in integrity to the music as well as the lyrical content, each song

in a singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist born & living in New York City.  Her unique style of guitar playing is unmistakibly informed by her many years as a professional bassist and keeps her live solo acoustic performances more on an R&B tip then what one might expect of a 'girl with a guitar.'  
Nedra's self-titled sophomore rel...

R&B - R&B/Soul/Pop

Picture for song 'Prozac (So Fun Living, Not A Moment Dull)' by artist 'Nedra Johnson'
Prozac (So Fun Living, Not A Moment Dull)

Nedra Johnson

Nedra's self-titled sophomore release is a joyful mix of R&B, funk, rock and gospel. Honest in integrity to the music as well as the lyrical content, each song

in a singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist born & living in New York City.  Her unique style of guitar playing is unmistakibly informed by her many years as a professional bassist and keeps her live solo acoustic performances more on an R&B tip then what one might expect of a 'girl with a guitar.'  
Nedra's self-titled sophomore rel...

R&B - R&B/Soul/Pop

Picture for song 'New Boy Blues' by artist 'Nedra Johnson'
New Boy Blues

Nedra Johnson

Nedra's self-titled sophomore release is a joyful mix of R&B, funk, rock and gospel. Honest in integrity to the music as well as the lyrical content, each song

in a singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist born & living in New York City.  Her unique style of guitar playing is unmistakibly informed by her many years as a professional bassist and keeps her live solo acoustic performances more on an R&B tip then what one might expect of a 'girl with a guitar.'  
Nedra's self-titled sophomore rel...

Jazz - Jazz Vocals

Picture for song 'So Good, So Far' by artist 'Nedra Johnson'
So Good, So Far

Nedra Johnson

Nedra's self-titled sophomore release is a joyful mix of R&B, funk, rock and gospel. Honest in integrity to the music as well as the lyrical content, each song

in a singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist born & living in New York City.  Her unique style of guitar playing is unmistakibly informed by her many years as a professional bassist and keeps her live solo acoustic performances more on an R&B tip then what one might expect of a 'girl with a guitar.'  
Nedra's self-titled sophomore rel...

Acoustic - Acoustic Folk

Picture for song 'Michfest Blues' by artist 'Nedra Johnson'
Michfest Blues

Nedra Johnson

Nedra's self-titled sophomore release is a joyful mix of R&B, funk, rock and gospel. Honest in integrity to the music as well as the lyrical content, each song

in a singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist born & living in New York City.  Her unique style of guitar playing is unmistakibly informed by her many years as a professional bassist and keeps her live solo acoustic performances more on an R&B tip then what one might expect of a 'girl with a guitar.'  
Nedra's self-titled sophomore rel...

Blues - Blues General