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> 5.16.13
Dio has been a musical inspiration to me since I was very young and I wanted to commemorate three years of his passing by doing a cover of "Too Late" from his days with Black Sabbath. Hope you enjoy my acoustic version of this beautiful, haunting song. Please help support the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund at diocancerfund.org. Thanks for watching and click here to download a free MP3 of my version! ❤
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> 5.3.13
Just posted a new video! A cover of the beautiful song "Stay" originally performed by Rihanna featuring Mikky Ekko. Hope you enjoy and please share if you do! Click here to get a free MP3 download of my version. Free downloads of some of my other cover songs are available on my Reverbnation site as well!
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> 4.21.13
Great show last night at Global Libations in Kutztown, PA! Thanks to everyone who came out. Debuted lots of new songs and it was also my first time playing harmonica in public. ☺
Performing at Global Libations in Kutztown, April 2013
> 4.17.13
SO much fun playing at House of Vans last week in Brooklyn! Awesome venue, atmosphere and crowd. Click here to see a few shots from the show on the official Vans website!
Performing at House of Vans in Brooklyn, April 2013
Also, click here to see the full list of guests that have graced the set of Renman Music & Business! From presidents of record labels and successful managers to some of my musical inspirations (such as the amazing Brandon Boyd), it is very humbling to be in such great company. Check out my biography on the list of guests! Tune in to "Renman Live" M/W/F at 1pm ET for priceless music industry education, knowledge, and insight. Here's an article from Secret Sound Shop called "Behind The Music: An Interview with Steve Rennie" which discusses the ins and outs of the business and what he's doing to help musicians through his website.
Today my song "Martyr" was played on It's A Frog's Life Acoustic Podcast with Graham Holland. Based out of Liverpool, England, Graham's show features some of the best independent acoustic music from around the world. Listen to the podcast here!
> 4.2.13
As a longtime wearer of Vans shoes, I am excited to perform at the House of Vans in the Greenpoint area of Brooklyn tomorrow night (4/3)! Starting at 8pm, I'll be playing an acoustic set on guitar in the VIP Lounge. Free beer will be served starting at 7pm, and if you're a skateboarder, they have open skate in the indoor skate park as well. Free show...hope to see you there! Click the flyer below for the Facebook event.
Last week I posted a new cover video of POP ETC's "Speak Up". I've been pretty obsessed with this song since I heard it on the Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 soundtrack, so I decided to put the piano aside temporarily and record my first video playing acoustic guitar. Hope you enjoy my version and thanks for watching!
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> 3.18.13
Just wanted to say a quick thanks for the kind words and messages I've been receiving about my cover video of W.A.S.P.'s "Sleeping (In The Fire)" that I posted last summer. This song has been a favorite of mine since I was a little girl and it means a lot to hear all of your thoughts on my version. Written by W.A.S.P. lead singer/guitarist Blackie Lawless, it is such a beautiful, haunting song with a touching melody that certainly has been an influence on my own musical style. Here's the video again if you'd like to watch it!
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> 3.16.13
Been spending lots of long, exhausting hours in the studio lately working on new music and creating new videos! Can't wait to share everything with you. Stay tuned! ❤
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> 2.27.13
Thank you to Donna Mair at nightMair Creative for the honest and well-written commentary on my EP "Stars In My Eyes"! Check out the review in its entirety here!
"Alternative Pop artist/songwriter Melissa VanFleet may have stars in her eyes, but unlike many other young artists starting out, Melissa
already sounds like a seasoned pro, both musically and lyrically. Not many women singers hold our attention these days–many have
the pipes to do the job but lack the depth and resonance–that warm buttery tone of voice that endears us to listen again and again. Honesty
is the one word that we keep coming back to with VanFleet’s tunes– honesty of writing, of emotion, of effort. This may be Melissa’s
debut album, but this is no ‘beginner’ offering. The fabulous writing is matched by equally fabulous melodies and solid
production to make this album a joy to listen to. Over and over."
-- Donna Mair, nightMair Creative
> 2.18.13
Busy weekend! Saturday night we played at The Independent Space in Kutztown, PA, and yesterday I had the pleasure of taking part in an awesome event in Brooklyn called The Free Marketplace. I had a blast performing and meeting some of the area's most unique and talented artisans. The Free Marketplace is held once a month at Freecandy, so I suggest you check it out if you're in the vicinity!
Performing at Freecandy in Brooklyn, February 2013
> 2.6.13
Had a great time last week at WDIY 88.1 FM on Mona Rodriguez's show "Assorted Women"! I performed unplugged versions of "Stars In My Eyes" and "Play By The Rules" live on the air. Thanks to all who tuned in!
At WDIY 88.1 FM Studio, February 2013
Also, for a limited time, half of the proceeds from every download of my song "Stars In My Eyes" purchased through Reverbnation will be donated to Love Hope Strength, the world's leading rock 'n' roll cancer foundation. Click here to download and help out this awesome charity. Thank you!
Tomorrow night in NYC, we are playing an acoustic set with drums at Caffe Vivaldi from 8:30-9:30pm. It's a free, all ages show. They have a beautiful Yamaha recital grand piano there and I'll also be performing a few songs on the guitar. If you can't be there, you can watch the live streaming webcast here! Click the flyer below for the Facebook event and additional information.
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> 1.20.13
Lots of hometown fun coming up in the next few weeks! First, I'll be returning to WDIY 88.1 FM and joining the lovely Mona Rodriguez on her radio show "Assorted Women" this Saturday 1/26 at 6:30pm ET. You can tune in to 88.1 FM in the Lehigh Valley, but you can also click here to listen live online from anywhere in the world! I'll be performing a few songs on-air as well.
Mona and I will also be chatting about my upcoming show on Friday 2/1 at SteelStacks! The ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks has quickly become one of my favorite venues to play in the Bethlehem area. The show is from 8-11pm and we will be playing lots of new songs, cover songs, original songs...and I'll even be making my public debut on acoustic guitar! Click this flyer for more information via the ArtsQuest website.
Last but not least, below is a new video of an acoustic piano version of "Play By The Rules", off of my EP "Stars In My Eyes" (available on iTunes and in my online store)! Hope you enjoy, and if you do, please feel free to share with your friends! Thanks!
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> 1.8.13
Happy 2013 everyone! Really excited to kick off the new year with a fun, free show in NYC. Next Tuesday (1/15) at 7pm we are performing an acoustic set (piano/drums) in the Map Room at The Bowery Electric! Come out to the show and I'll give you a free copy of my EP "Stars In My Eyes" as a token of my appreciation. ❤ Click on the flyer below for more information!
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> 12.23.12
Happy Holidays! My rendition of "Christmastime", originally performed by The Smashing Pumpkins, is now available on iTunes, Amazon, and in my online store! Also below is the brand new official "Christmastime" music video! Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching. ❄
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> 12.13.12
Kicked off December by playing three fun shows in NYC: Two Moon Art House & Café in Brooklyn, "LIVE! @ ZirZamin" presented by L Rock Entertainment and The Bud and Roach Show, and last night at Wicked Willy's in Greenwich Village. I'm continuously adding shows to the Tour section of my website and you can also keep up with upcoming performances on Facebook and Reverbnation!
Below is a quick highlight reel from the show at ZirZamin, courtesy of The Bud and Roach Show. Also, If you missed the live radio broadcast, click here to check out the archived episode!
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> 11.30.12
A remastered version of "Cold As Ice" is available now on iTunes, Amazon, and in my online store! Special thanks to Steve Corrao at Sage Audio. All proceeds benefit harp seals. ❤
> 11.22.12
So much to be thankful for this year! Just got back from LA and had a great time with Incubus manager Steve Rennie and the crew when I was a guest and performed a few songs on "Renman Live" last week. If you missed the live webcast, you can watch clips in the YouTube playlist below or see the show it in its entirety here!
Thanks also to everyone who came out to the "Living Room Unplugged" show at W Hollywood! It was a blast and I can't wait to return to California. Hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving! ☺
With Incubus manager Steve Rennie on "Renman Live", November 2012
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> 11.8.12
This Wednesday 11/14 at 1pm ET (10am PT), I will be joining Incubus manager and founder of Renman Music & Business Steve Rennie on the new season of "Renman Live" to chat and perform a few songs! Click here to tune in to the webcast live!
If you're in the LA area this Tuesday 11/13, I'll be playing at Living Room Unplugged in the W Hollywood Hotel from 8-9pm! Visit the Tour section of my site for details. Hope to see you there!
> 11.5.12
Just found out that my version of Great White's "The Angel Song" won first place in the October OurStage Cover Song Competition! Thanks to everyone who judged and voted. Click here to see the standings and listen to the song! ♫
> 10.28.12
So excited to head out to California in November! I'll be playing at Living Room Unplugged in the W Hollywood Hotel from 8-9pm on Tuesday 11/13. Another awesome event in LA is in the works as well...stay tuned for details on that to be posted very soon!
I'm also looking forward to performing at an adorable fairly new venue in Brooklyn, NY called Two Moon Art House & Café on Saturday 12/1! From 9:30pm-12am, I'll be playing acoustic original and cover material on vocals/piano alongside my fabulous drummer Tyler Allen. Click on the flyers below to view the Facebook events!
 
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> 10.19.12
It's been a busy week of radio interviews! This past Tuesday I had a great time on air with Mark and Carol on Butterflies Radio. If you missed the live broadcast, listen to the podcast and read Carol's blog about the show!
Also, Pete Ringmaster of Ringmaster Review and London-based Reputation Radio wrote an eloquent commentary on my EP "Stars In My Eyes"...click here to read it! In the review, he breaks down the release by song and shares his thoughts and opinions. A special thank you to Ringmaster for taking the time to study my EP and for writing such a concise review.
"Stars In My Eyes is a wonderful release which marks Melissa VanFleet as one of the most instinctive and imaginative emerging songwriters and performers and sure to find a whole new audience to add to her already enamoured fans."
-- Pete Ringmaster, Ringmaster Review
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month quickly comes to a close, just a reminder that a portion of the proceeds from my EP is being donated to the NCADV! Grab your copy on iTunes and Amazon for under $5! Thanks! ☺
> 10.14.12
Had so much fun at WDIY last night on "Assorted Women" with Mona Rodriguez! Thanks to all who listened and called in! In addition to being a fabulous DJ, Mona is an amazing poet as well. Check out her books here!
WDIY 88.1 FM Radio Interview, October 2012
My radio interview mini-tour continues this Tuesday 10/16 at 8:00pm ET when I am a guest on Butterflies Radio's "Twitter Tuesday Live" show with hosts Mark and Carol. Find Butterflies Radio on iTunes Radio under Alternative Rock or click here to tune in! You can interact throughout the show by sending questions to @allindie or @melissavanfleet. More to come soon!
> 10.10.12
This Saturday 10/13 at 6:30pm ET, I'll be joining host Mona Rodriguez for an interview on her show "Assorted Women" on WDIY 88.1 FM. WDIY broadcasts from my hometown of Bethlehem, PA, but you can listen from anywhere online by clicking here! For those of you who attended my Musikfest concert this past summer, Mona was the host of the onstage interview.
Onstage with Mona at Musikfest, August 2012
Also, if you missed my interview with London's Reputation Radio last week, click here to listen to the podcast! Hosts Johnny and Pete are always a blast. It is so surreal to actually be promoting this EP that I put my entire life into for so long. I appreciate the feedback tremendously!
> 10.2.12
As promised, here is my brand new music video for "Martyr"! It was filmed by Tyler Allen and I directed and produced it. This song, cowritten with Brittany Moses, is one of the tracks on my new EP "Stars In My Eyes", available now on iTunes and here in my online store! Hope you like the video...thanks for watching. ❤ melissa
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> 10.1.12
My EP has officially been out for a week and I wanted to say THANK YOU for the overwhelming response I have received! I really, really appreciate it. Tomorrow my video for "Martyr" will be premiering and I can't wait to share it with you. It was shot in some of my favorite parts of New York City. I'll be posting it on my YouTube channel as well as here on my website.
Also, I am very honored to announce that "Lovestruck" from my new EP has been chosen as "Song of the Week" by Incubus manager Steve Rennie on his site Renman Music & Business! If you are a musician or want to know more about the music industry, I definitely suggest you join. I have learned so much since becoming a member!
Thank you again...check back tomorrow to see the new video! ♫
> 9.25.12
After a year and a half of relentless hard work and practically devoting my entire life to this EP, I am absolutely ecstatic that "Stars In My Eyes" has finally been released! It is available now on iTunes, Amazon, and physical copies can be purchased on Facebook and right here in the Store section of my new website, which also launched today. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the NCADV (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence), a non-profit organization and issue that is very close to my heart.
Next Wednesday 10/3 @ 4pm ET/USA, I will be a guest on the UK's Reputation Radio and they will be interviewing and featuring songs from the EP. Stay tuned as tour dates are announced and a brand new music video will be posted very soon as well! Thank you so much for listening...your support means the world to me. ❤ melissa
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