Artist description Some say indie-alternative-Americana, others say folk-rock with a hint of blues.... whatever the description may be, this artist's unique style blending a wide range of generes has created something new, something fresh & something ultimately timeless

Music Style folk-rock with pop, blues and country

Musical Influences Pretenders, Steve Earle, Joni Mitchell, ELO, Los Lobos, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, Jimmy Scott, No Doubt, Serge Gainsbourg

Similar Artists Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, Chrysse Hynde

Artist History Emerging on to the Midwest rock scene only a couple of years ago, melaniejane has already begun to take the music world by storm. With her new CD release, produced by Michael Hoffmann (The Verve Pipe, Willy Porter, The Holy Ranger), this multi-talented rock songstress stands side by side with the nations finest talent. A pianist and trained cellist, melaniejane incorporates a wide variety of influences into her dynamic folk-rock compositions. She is a sensitive and powerful vocalist with driving guitar grooves. Without a doubt, time will prove her an important force to be reckoned with. melaniejane has performed in the US, Japan and Europe. She has appeared with and/or shared bills with such noted artists as: Sam Llanas (of the BoDeans), Victor DeLorenzo (of the Violent Femmes), The Silos, John Doe (formerly of X), Cathy Richardson, and Sally Timms (of The Mekons) to name a few........ melaniejane's talent has been recognized by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) with several nominations including: 1999 WAMI nominee -- String Performer 2000 WAMI nominee -- Female Vocalist of the Year 2000 WAMI nominee -- Folk Artist 2000 WAMI nominee -- Strings

Group Members melaniejane

Instruments vocals, guitar, keyboard, cello, accordion.....

Albums flower.

Press Reviews Nick Carter from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes melaniejane as "a charismatic writer of her own songs as well as an elaborate interpreter of other works........" The Shepherd Express writes..... "melaniejane writes arresting pop songs and has the guitar skills and plaintive voice to carry it off with charm, grace and gusto!" The Paper adds... "melaniejane's up-tempo songs take on a jangly, almost folkish quality... she really shines with slow-motion near-dirges....favorable comparisons to The Cowboy Junkies aren't out of line....." Jolynn Woehrer from OnMilwaukee.com describes melaniejane as a "passionate and graceful voice (with) powerful acoustic guitar effects....." Kathy McCann from The Shepehrd Express describes melaniejane as: an "ever-smiling.... confident performer and inspired songwriter...."

Location Milwaukee, WI - USA

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