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Melanie Mason
Blues / Acoustic / Rock



Washington DC, Washington DC
United States

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Member Since1/8/2006
Band Websitewww.melaniemason.com
Band MembersHi everybody! Below is my FanBridge email signup list. You can sign up here or through my website at www.melaniemason.com. Please note, if you sign up using the form below, you may receive a standard "warning" message from MySpace because this is a FanBridge (not MySpace) form. Thanks! --Melanie

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InfluencesElectric guitar: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Danny Gatton, Carl Filipiak, Jimmy Johnson, Bobby Parker, Robert Cray, Smokin' Joe Kubek, Chet Atkins, Son Seals, J.B. Hutto, Albert Collins, Bo Diddley and John Lee Hooker.

Acoustic guitar: Robert Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Mississippi John Hurt, Mance Lipscomb and Keb' Mo'.

Other important music influences: Tina Turner, Billie Holiday, Fleetwood Mac, Beatles, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, The Band, CCR, Joni Mitchell, CSNY, Peter Paul & Mary, Bonnie Raitt, U2, Allman Brothers, Eagles and Santana.

Currently listening to the music of: Wynton Marsalis, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Coleman Hawkins, Kenny Burrell, Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong; also, Hawaiian slack key guitarists George Kahumoku, Owana Salazar, Ray Kane, Ledward Kaapana, Keola Beamer and Sonny Chillingworth.

Record LabelCurrently looking for a label..."Help."


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"Mason is a triple threat as singer, guitarist and songwriter, and she’s able to hold her own in both band and solo settings." Richard Harrington, THE WASHINGTON POST

Melanie Mason poses a triple threat to today’s blues-rock scene as the lead electric guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the Melanie Mason Band. She also performs and records traditional acoustic blues as a solo artist.

Mason has made repeat appearances at numerous venues, such as:

--Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival
--D.C. Blues Festival / Carter Barron
--The Birchmere
--BlackRock Center for the Arts
--Blues Alley
--National Capital BBQ

In addition, Mason has opened for these legends:

--Buddy Guy
--Taj Mahal
--Robert Cray
--Don McLean
--Robin Trower
--Little Feats’ Barrere & Tackett

Awards and highlights for Mason include:

--Top-Selling CD Baby Blues Artist for over 7 years, www.cdbaby.com

--2007 Best Blues Vocalist, Washington Area Music Association

--2007 Acoustic Blues Competition Finalist; Telluride, CO

--2005 Best Blues Recording award, Washington Area Music Association

--2004 Best Blues Recording Award, Washington Area Music Association

--2003 Winner, D.C. Blues Society’s International Blues Challenge Competition

--2003 Emmy award-winning PBS WETA-TV ads, promoting Scorsese’s "The Blues"

--2001 Best Blues Recording award, Washington Area Music Association

Mason performs in a variety of formats to suit each venues needs:

--Solo, traditional blues (acoustic guitar)
--Duo, traditional blues (acoustic guitar & harp)
--Trio, contemporary blues-rock (electric guitar, bass & drums)
--Quartet, contemporary blues-rock (electric guitar, bass, drums & keys/organ)

"An artist clearly on the rise."Elliott Gross, WPFW, 89.3 FM Washington, D.C.

DISCOGRAPHY

Live at Blues Alley (2005) The third release from Mason and her band; a compelling live performance recorded at the legendary Blues Alley. Winner of WAMA’s 2005 Best Blues Recording award. "Impeccable guitar playing." Elmore Magazine

Lonesome Is I (2004) A warm and soulful collection of solo acoustic country blues. Winner of WAMA’s 2004 Best Blues Recording award. A beautifully rendered album. Blues Revue

Bendin’ the Blues (2001) Debut album from lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Melanie Mason and her band; winner of 2001 WAMAs Best Blues Recording award. 10 out of 10. Blues Matters

WEB SITES

Visit www.melaniemason.com for news, photos, t-shirts and more!

Visit www.cdbaby.com/group/mmason for CDs and sound clips!

Thank you SO MUCH for supporting 100% indie music.

Melanie Mason, copyright 2008


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Jean-Claude Gaupin

Jean-Claude Gaupin



Aug 1 2009 2:12 PM

Hello Melanie !
Thank you for the request !!!
Good voice ,good feelings !!!
J.C.G de France
EDDIE NEON BLUES official page

EDDIE NEON BLUES          official  page



Aug 1 2009 2:12 PM

Hi M
Hope your summer is rolling on blues track.
Best wishes !
B Boy E
~ F R Q Z ~

~ F R Q Z ~



Aug 1 2009 2:12 PM

Thanks for the add, greatly appreciated. It's an honor to be a part of your family of friends here. We too welcome you aboard the FRQZ train with hopes you enjoy the ride! Don't be a stranger, stay in touch, keep us posted to upcoming gigs and adventures, post a performance video, and so on. Stay TUNED !

Musically ~ FRQZ
Jeff C

Jeff C



Aug 1 2009 2:12 PM

"Hello" thanks for the add,congrat's on the awards,hope you find a lable,I love your sound and music,wish you the best for 09,have a great week!!.
Ginger Pickett

Ginger Pickett
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Aug 1 2009 2:12 PM

Hey girl hope all is well! Just wanted to stop by and say hello!
Dole Shaffer

Dole Shaffer



Jul 11 2009 9:55 PM

It is My Pleasure to be Your Friend!
Love & Peace Always!
Dole
Hardware - Fusion Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

Hardware - Fusion Tribute to Jimi Hendrix



Jul 11 2009 9:54 PM

Hi,
Great!
Much Love
Hardware
John Kitchen

John Kitchen



Jul 11 2009 9:54 PM

ROCK ON
Garret Fitzgerald Band

Garret Fitzgerald Band
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Jul 11 2009 9:51 PM

Hope all is well with you...Hope to see you around sometime. You're always welcomed to sit in...
Cheers
Garret
Bluesy Red

Rosa Ann Allyn



Jul 11 2009 9:51 PM

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The Synthetics

The Synthetics



Jul 11 2009 9:51 PM

Thanks for the add. The Synthetics
kevin m. kirker

kevin m. kirker



May 13 2009 2:43 AM

hello! hoping your day is going swimmingly and many thanks for everything! ;D happy harpiiing~!
Grandpa_Erik

Grandpa_Erik



May 13 2009 2:43 AM

Just stoped by to wish you a great weekend. Blues'on.
Erik/Grandpa
Jeffrey Whitman (Now on iTunes)

Jeffrey Whitman  (Now on iTunes)



May 13 2009 2:43 AM

Hey Melanie !

Just stopped by
to show some respect !

Hope all is well
with You and Yours !

Best,
jw
Garret Fitzgerald Band

Garret Fitzgerald Band
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May 13 2009 2:41 AM

Melanie...Best of luck to you...Hope we run into one another at some point.
Come check out my new band when you have time..
Grandpa_Erik

Grandpa_Erik



Feb 27 2009 8:58 AM

Thanks for the add. Sending you winter greetings from my garden in Norway.
Grandpa
Grandpa_Erik

Grandpa_Erik



Feb 23 2009 5:34 PM

Thanks for the add. Sending you winter greetings from my garden in Norway.
Grandpa
BRON BUICK - Official

BRON BUICK  -  Official



Feb 24 2009 12:58 AM

Hi Melanie -
welcome to my little space - hope you enjoy your visits! Have a great week and don't be a stranger =
bluesy best -
Bron
BURN

Burn deGastyne



Feb 1 2009 10:52 PM



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CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR NEXT EFFORT. HOPE YOU'RE DOING WELL.
GOD BLESS!
Jeffrey Whitman (Now on iTunes)

Jeffrey Whitman  (Now on iTunes)



Feb 8 2009 3:43 PM

Hey Melanie !

Greetings from Tampa !
Thank You !
It's a Real Pleasure !

Love the way you
do The Blues !
Stay in touch, Please !
Jeffrey Whitman
Garret Fitzgerald Band

Garret Fitzgerald Band
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Feb 27 2009 9:29 AM

Good Luck in finding a label. Maybe just do it yourself and market on the internet and myspace.
The record companies may go the way of our banks.
Thanks for the add and good luck.
Ginger Pickett

Ginger Pickett
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Feb 9 2009 7:13 PM

Hey Melanie, I met up with Ron Holloway in Austin and we talked about you! Good things!
Sunrise to Sunset Photography

Sunrise to Sunset Photography



Feb 6 2009 7:25 PM

Thanks for the add Melanie, I appreciate your support.

Please feel free to come stop by at my page and website to check out my photography and leave any comments/messages you may have.

Kind regards.

Mark
www. sunrisetosunset. co. uk
Memphis Gold

Memphis Gold



Feb 8 2009 4:23 AM

Thank you Melanie! How are you my dear! Hope all is well and you are still tearing them up out there! Hope to see you soon sweetie! Love ya!
Memphis
Ralf Falk

Ralf Falk



Jan 25 2009 3:50 PM

I'm glad you put me on your list. Very tasy musc.
Greetings from Germany
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