Melissa Ivey - Gypsy Rocker

Rank #18 Denver, CO Pop / Indie / Blues Rock

About

Members: MELISSA IVEY - Vocals, Guitar

Sounds Like: P!nk, Vicci Martinez, Tegan and Sara, Pat Benetar, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

Label: Ivey Productions LLC

Bio: “Welcome to my Lady Lair,” says the diminutive Ivey, her famously huge brown eyes sparkling with a trademark combination of wisdom and mischief.

Equal parts laboratory, writing space, recording studio and sanctuary, the Lady Lair is packed with clues about what motivates the art, and heart, of M... See Full Bio

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“Melissa Ivey is a petite powerhouse of musical talent. ... Ivey's album is a snapshot of her musical abilities, a powerful combination of blues inspired ballads, catchy rock rhythms and even some fast paced Rockabilly sounds."”

— Meg Burd, The Scene

"Her trademark is a folk/punk hybrid propelled by a huge voice."

— Swallow Hill

"... despite a Lilliputian frame just under five feet, Melissa's stage presence has become nothing if not commanding. Of course, that's owed in no small part to her voice - a killer set of pipes that she sounds more at home in than ever, alongside pretty acoustic and driving, distorted electric rock alike. Best of all, it all sounds natural - not a forced or show-offy amalgam of styles and influences, but a coherent whole."

— John Zwick, University of Colorado-Denver Advocate

"... a kick ass vibe. ... I am always happy to assist when I see talent such as Melissa."

— Jerome Day, drummer with Uncle Kracker, Scene

“A five-foot, dark-haired spark plug of a singer/guitarist, Ivey ... packs a lot of panache into a little frame. ... there's a fieriness to her presentation ... saucy enough to smash the contrivances of the girl-with-a-guitar genre. ”

— Laura Bond, Westword

“Melissa Iveys live shows have always been something to behold: visually a petite young lady with an acoustic guitar, her vocal power and lack of timidity make her a captivating performer. ”

— Xposur Magazine

“I too am smitten with Melissa. She is a little powerhouse. ”

— Hazel Miller/ Singer (Big Head Todd & the Monsters), Westword

“Her sound and lyrics possess the soul and urgency of Jewel and Carole King, lyrical content echoing Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell, her music is so hypnotic and rescuing it is more than deserving of an atmosphere that compliments it.”

— Image Magazine

“Her songs seduce and beguile, entice and enchant a listener with distant yet comforting familiarity of small town Americana. ”

— Marquee Magazine

“Ivey is undoubtedly a talent, with a powerful, soulful voice that belies her physical stature. Her stage presence shows masterful confidence, and her songwriting and musicianship would send any pre-packaged pop star back to the stylist.”

— Colorado Springs Independent

"Melissa has a wide-open mind and a needle-sharp focus, which makes her as much of a pleasure to work with as she is to be around. I expect big things from her, and can't wait to hear what she comes up with next."

— Berton Averre, The Knack

"Lovers and Stars owns me. I can't stop playing it. Although I've always dug Ivey, this delicious pop ditty hits a sweet spot with me like no recording since The Fray's early demos. It's a quantum leap beyond anything she's produced before."

— Dave Herrera, Westword

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NEW ALBUM SPEED OF LIFE - A...
Mar 13, 2013
The NEW ALBUM "SPEED OF LIFE" Reminiscent of Janis Joplin and pop rock icons Joa... [more]

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Aug 24, 2012
Please join us for the launching of my NEW ALBUM "SPEED OF LIFE" SATURDAY SEPTE... [more]

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Play ""What Is and What Should Never Be" - LIVE [Led Zeppelin cover from 99.5 The Mountain Homegrown Vol 5]"

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Play ""Heart Beats The Same" [unmastered acoustic distortion mix] from the upcoimg album 'Speed of Life'"

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Videos

Melissa Ivey - Heart Beats The Same // COMCAST Pilot "The Stage"

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Shows

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Fri
May 17

TEACHING: Activate and …
New York City, NY, US | 3:00pm
Private Show: TEACHING: Activate and El...
New York City, NY, US
Fri May 17 3:00pm
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Private Show: in Collaboration with Her Many Voices Organization
Thu
May 16

TEACHING: Activate and …
New York City, NY, US | 3:00pm
Private Show: TEACHING: Activate and El...
New York City, NY, US
Thu May 16 3:00pm
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Private Show: in Collaboration with Her Many Voices Organization
Wed
May 15

TEACHING: Activate and …
New York City, NY, US | 3:00pm
Private Show: TEACHING: Activate and El...
New York City, NY, US
Wed May 15 3:00pm
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Private Show: in Collaboration with Her Many Voices Organization
Tue
May 14

TEACHING: Activate and …
New York City, NY, US | 3:00pm
Private Show: TEACHING: Activate and El...
New York City, NY, US
Tue May 14 3:00pm
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Private Show: in Collaboration with Her Many Voices Organization
Fri
Mar 29

La Peña Cultural Center
Berkeley, CA, US | 8:00pm
La Peña Cultural Center
Berkeley, CA, US
Fri Mar 29 8:00pm
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Skarred Kage
Astounding work! Alex Skarred Kage
TeraBlu
Great sound Melissa, here's wishing you an Awesome 2013...may it bring lot's and lot's of gigs...maybe a tour too! ~Hugs~ Tera~ I love your look and sound!
Still inlimbo
You are incredible!!!!
mr gilmore
Awesome job, Best wishes to u :)
BadgerStatic
Great Tracks!
ORTIZROCKS
Great guitar work and vocals!

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Q: Ohhh Im the first to ask a question! ;/ We're in a showcase together 2011-Walnut room, Im Colin Patrick. My secret ?? is..what do u think bout the Sure Super55? Im shopping for a label to rep me..

A: Hey Colin, I remeber that show Love the Walnut Room. Thanks for asking a question,pretending i'm "Dear Abby" is fun so i'm gonna run with it. It appears you want to know about the Sure Super 55 I used in my Video for Heart Beats the Same. Guitar Center sponsored the video and lent me the mic for the day. Since Video shoots are cued to a track the microphone was (bom bom bah bomb) never plugged in but sang into for every take. I always hate when i watch music video's and you can tell it's lip synced, just because I wasn't being recorded live or actually playing doesn't mean I didn't sing to the track. So there you have it. I'm sure it's a great Shure and I love their products. I have been using their SM58 for years and it has always done me right. Keep playing your tunes and pleasing yourself and the muse. Good luck with a Label and get a good lawyer.

Asked by Colin Patrick. Answered on Fri Mar 15 2013

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