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Melissa J Evans
Genre: Pop, Roots
Region: South East Country, QLD
Members: melissa j evans - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, sue drummond - percussion, backing vocals
Sounds Like: Natalie Merchant, Tracy Chapman
Influences: Indigo Girls, Carol King, Heather Nova
Artist Website: www.melissajevans.com

Melissa Evans is a singer /songwriter from South East Queensland. Her voice is unique and her music is refreshingly unforgettable.
Melissa started singing when she was 4, and although it was just to the chooks on the farm, she believes they were the perfect audience – her first paid gig, 3 warm fresh eggs. In high school Melissa was inspired by her year 12 English teacher to write poetry. It was from there that she traded her student model trumpet in for a steel string guitar and started her love affair with songwriting.
Playing solo at first, Melissa supported local Brisbane acts,such as “Spot the Dog”, then moved on to form the duo “JUTE” with Anjela Iltners in 1993. The two were a great success and were instrumental in the live music scene for playing only original music. Anjela moved on to sound recording and still works with Melissa’s current band “Florence’s balcony” - recording their two albums to date,“No Ordinary Life” and “Fine Lines”. They have performed for audiences all over Australia, supported artists such as Vika and Linda Bull and continue to flourish on the Brisbane live music scene.
2006 sees Melissa take the solo road. She is all set for the new challenges while still maintaining the flow with Florences balcony. Already this year Melissa has played to packed houses including Brisbanes Premier womens venue “The Mint Cocktail Bar” , the Brisbane Powerhouse, the Verve Cafe, the Troubadour, the Living Room and the Pavilion.
Melissa, has been songwriting for just on 20 years… perfecting the art and sculpting every song with fine precision. She is an observer of Life. Melissa Evans has captivated audiences for over a decade with her insightful lyrics. Many comparisons have been made but she is truly an individual. Her writing talents are only equalled by her delivery – a charismatic performer who inspires others. Melissa’s songs resonate across age and genre, attracting a universal audience, her style has been dubbed emo-acoustic.
Melissa's new ep "Melissa J Evans" is her best work yet!


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skin deep
rating:  5/5
Wow!! What a voice and song writter. Bring it on Melissa.




skin deep
rating:  5/5
Why haven't we heard more of this musician - this song got me from the first line... i've checked this woman out - she has three albums on the go and...




skin deep
rating:  5/5
Brilliant!!! What a great song, and voice.......




skin deep
rating:  5/5
This girl has so much talent and will one day be a megastar (if she wants to be). I love this song. Along with your others this is moving, inspiratio...
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This project is supported by the Australia Council, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, through its Music Board Section.