Mel Monaco Full Bio – 513 words

“If you can’t be safe, be spectacular” is a phrase that sets the musical tone for Mel Monaco, a Canadian singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist born in Northern, Ontario. Influenced by her rhythmic dancing mother, and soulful singing and drumming father there is no doubt this broad mixture of creativity aided in the foundation of her musical fate. Having started out young on the stage, Mel was led to her artistic home and greatest passion- singing and song writing.

Mel travels to find inspiration within the people and experiences she encounters.

Continuing to develop her talents, Mel travels to find inspiration within the people and experiences she encounters. Also heavily inspired by the dark brassy notes of Amy Winehouse, the inspiring jazz of Nina Simone, and many more vocally powerful women, Mel produces a contemporary R&B soul pop sound enhanced by her unique alto voice that resonates from the depths of her spirit; which can be heard through her diverse and unique compilations.

Mel takes on the world and learns from every experience she has turning it into lyrical memories

In 2010 Mel entered into the Moosetrax MooseFM Writers Competition, stealing the show with her original song “Heartache”. She then went on to play for the grand opening of MooseFM 105.5, playing her music to devoted listeners of the Muskoka region. While studying and determined to write her music, in February 2012, Mel traveled to Memphis TN for the International Blues Challenge, not competing but getting the opportunity to take some of the stages on famous Beale St. accompanied by legendary musicians. It was later that year, in July of 2012 when Mel released her first EP entitled “Anything Goes”. Continuing with its success, Mel released her first unplugged music video for the spine-tingling track “Like an Ocean” in January of 2014. And it was in July of 2014 when Mel released the single “And Baby” accompanied by a full-length music video. In October of 2014, Mel road tripped down to Nashville TN again for the opportunity to record original music accompanied by multi- instrumentalist John Heinrich and Phil Valdez. Upon return Mel went into studio to begin recording “These Are Just Suggestions and later released the single “Cupid” and its complementing music video in November of 2014. Growing and expanding her horizons, Mel takes on the world and learns from every experience she has turning it into lyrical memories… “These Are Just Suggestions” released April 26, 2015 truly starts her story. Thus bringing her to her unique endeavour in the music industry- The Mel Monaco 2016 Pin Up Calendar, a fundraiser supporting her latest music video, NMA 2016 award winning “Single Again” released December 13th, 2015. On to the next, Mel has since recorded and released single/video for “You’re Mine”, “Hold Me Back” two tracks off the upcoming album “Falling for the Third Time" in addition to the fundraising 2017 Pin-Up calendar releasing November 2016! With a new sound, the upcoming album launches August 19, 2017. Keep an eye and ear out for Mel!

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