melarou + Musician in Chicago, IL

SEEKING

ABOUT

.melanieonstage (pardon the website construction)

Dynamic & Soulful are words that have been used to describe the vocal style and presence of Melanie Roussell. A New England native, Melanie has been performing for audiences since the tender age of 12. She brings a combination of raw talent, outstanding energy, and a silky smooth groove to center stage.

New to the Chicago area by way of Phoenix, Arizona, Melanie has performed in various venue-types from bars, clubs, and smokey holes-in-the-wall, to weddings, corporate parties, fund-raisers, and outdoor events. Genre shifts have been a regular part of her routine as well, performing with small 4 piece classic rock bands, to a 10-piece horn band, to 2-piece acoustic projects.

Screen name:

melarou

Member since:

Nov 19 2005

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

5

Gigs played:

50 to 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Influences:

Etta James, Bonnie Raitt,
Brenda Russell, Toni Braxton,
Gladys Knight, Jill Scott,
Janet Jackson, Joss Stone,
Pink, Mary J Blige, Stevie Nicks.

Genres:
Blues, Jazz, Soul, Funk, Pop, Bluesy Rock

EQUIPMENT

Shure Beta 187a condensor mic

MUSIC