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melissa-bel
Pop / Acoustic / Blues



Burlington, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  11/16/2009
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Member Since1/9/2006
Band Websitemelissa-bel.com
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InfluencesThe Beatles, John Mayer, Alannis Morisette, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin, The Eurythmics, Etta James, The Temptations, Michael Jackson, Ray Lyell, Kelly Clarkson, Colin James, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Nsync and the Spice Girls (my guilty pleasures)
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Record LabelE1 Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 13 2009 7:30P
Coffee Culture Burlington, Ontario
Nov 26 2009 9:00P
Casbah Lounge Hamilton, Ontario
Dec 10 2009 9:00P
The Central Toronto, Ontario
Dec 12 2009 7:30P
Coffee Culture Burlington, Ontario
Dec 18 2009 9:00P
Pepperwood Bistro Burlington, Ontario
Dec 19 2009 9:00P
Pepperwood Bistro Burlington, Ontario

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   About melissa-bel
Melissa-bel One of my most distinctive memories of my childhood comes from when I was 6 years old, looking at myself in the bathroom mirror. It was at that moment, with a sense of decisiveness not common to the average child that I declared I was made for the music business and none other. Not in those exact words of course…Now, thirteen years later, having signed an international distribution and marketing deal with E1 Records - North America's largest independent label - I’m honouring the decision made by my 6 year old self. At the age of 14, when I started to outgrow my love of singing Britney and Christina karaoke, I took up the guitar to accommodate my overwhelming need to express myself through the art of songwriting. I immediately realized that I'd discovered what I would argue to be the most powerful means of self-expression known to humankind. With that, my single-song repertoire quickly turned into two songs, then three songs, and progressed to the point where I would go looking for trouble just as a means of inspiration. As I’ve grown I’ve realized the ability of music to expose the similarities among all of us. This is, undoubtedly, one of the reasons that I’ve always found myself so addicted to it. I spent the majority of 2007 and early 2008 recording 10 of my original songs, a few of which I had the pleasure of co-writing with Sean Ashby (guitarist for Sarah McLaughlin) and my vocal coach, Ray Lyell (Ray Lyell and the Storm). The compilation was produced by my now-manager, Tom Treumuth (Honeymoon Suite, the Spoons, Big Sugar), and some of those songs, as well as some newer material, will be released on iTunes as an EP through E1 Records within the next couple of months. Over the past couple of years, I've performed the national anthem for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, and Toronto Marlies on multiple occasions. I've also been fortunate enough to have multiple opportunities to perform with Juno Award winner Jack DeKyzer. My musical influences range from the Beatles, to Aretha Franklin, to John Mayer, making it difficult to categorize my music into a certain genre. In other words, I like to think that my music has a little something for everyone. My original songs vary from funky, R&B influenced tracks, to heartfelt ballads, to some good old rock'n'roll. If you're looking for something with soul and personality, you might want to take a listen...and you just might get hooked. To join the Melissa Bel Fan Club on Facebook please visit http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home/group.php?gid=9218164390


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MICHAEL JOSEPH GREEN

MICHAEL JOSEPH GREEN



Nov 15 2009 6:02 PM

Cheers 4 the add.  It means more than you'll ever know.

 

Don't forget me and I won't forget you.

 

...until the next time

 

M.J.G

Daylight For Deadeyes

Daylight For Deadeyes



Nov 14 2009 10:21 PM

Hey Melissa, thanks a lot! Keep in touch!
Andre & The J-Tones

Andre & The J-Tones



Nov 14 2009 12:27 AM

Hello Melissa! You as well.

Really enjoy your voice and style....

Looking forward to the 26th!

Stay in touch


Jamie Hodkin

Jamie Hodkin



Nov 14 2009 12:20 AM

Thanks for the ad . I never realized there was such a great talent in Burlington.
Keep up the good work-I really enjoyed listening to your music/ voice
Hammersmith Songs

Hammersmith Songs



Nov 12 2009 4:03 AM

One line keeps playing over and over in my head: "...and I'd walk across the desert in the middle of July".  Great stuff.
mike allen

mike allen



Nov 1 2009 7:45 PM

Hi Melissa: Thanks for the add and a hello to you too from
one Burlingtonian to another.  Enjoyed the music on your
site.
Brydan Smith

Brydan Smith



Oct 31 2009 5:34 PM

Hey Melissa, thanks so much for the kind words about my music, I really appreciate it. And I do think we went to the same school. I went to Kilbride then to Pearson. I would love to put a show together sometime, I wont be back from tour until december 20th, so it will have to wait till the new year, but let me know any thoughts you have on venues and all that :). Also, I have a show in Toronto next tuesday. You should defnitely come. Its at the Free Times Cafe, which if you know it.. is an amazing venue. A small room with great sound. Anyways, hope you're doing well. Talk to you soon.

All the best

Brydan
Ryan

Ryan McGuckin



Oct 25 2009 6:21 AM

Im actually from mississauga, which is like 20 mins away, but i like going to toronto.  thats fun, do you like playing here? and yes, you must let me know next time you are coming back :)
Mittenz

Mittenz



Oct 24 2009 5:50 PM

your an amazing singer and we adore you we would love to play a show with you someday sweetheart :)
The DoneFors

The DoneFors



Oct 22 2009 2:38 PM

We're spying on you.
love,
The DoneFors
Ryan

Ryan McGuckin



Oct 21 2009 12:46 AM

thats good im glad :) ps. i saw you play a few songs in toronto in august, you were killer !
Morgan Tobias

Morgan Tobias



Oct 9 2009 4:26 AM

Hi Melissa, thank you so much!
Glad we can be friends on here,
all the best,
Morgan Tobias
David@Oblique Music

David Carswell



Oct 5 2009 10:21 PM

Congrats on the great review from Germany! Well deserved

Dave
Mike Cotton

Mike Cotton



Oct 3 2009 6:27 PM

Ill see you friday night at the winking judge

-Mike
THE JAYCE

THE JAYCE



Sep 29 2009 12:51 AM

Hey bel, thanks for the add. Great set last night
Emily and the Blue Callers

Emily and the Blue Callers



Sep 28 2009 9:56 PM

Thank you so much Melissa! I would like to catch in concert too!!!
Your songs are great and I love the hat! :) Emily
Mittenz

Mittenz



Sep 24 2009 3:03 AM

Hey!
It was great meeting you on sunday. We were so amazed by your voice!
We will definitely be at your show in October.
We're having one on Halloween if you're interested :)

Much <3
Diane

diane parente



Sep 20 2009 9:22 PM

Hi, I just got your new Brave CD from itunes. I love it!
Alannah Myles

Alannah Myles



Sep 17 2009 1:34 AM

You are most welcome! You have a powerful voice that must be heard. I've no doubt, with the right songs sung, it will be!

@=
Andrew Austin

Andrew Austin



Sep 15 2009 6:08 AM

Hey Melissa.  Thank you very much.  Hopefully I'll see you again soon, and I'll get to see you perform.
Diane

diane parente



Sep 12 2009 7:23 PM

I can hear your voice filling a stadium!
SNOOPY

John Parente



Sep 11 2009 2:32 PM

Great performance the other night
... even if I didn't get my dedication :)
See you soon, John
Ryan

Ryan McGuckin



Sep 6 2009 5:00 PM

heyy youre pretty amazing and your music is moving :)
i saw you sing in toronto in august
keep it up :D
Hip Shakin’ Mama (Shelley-Lynne)

Hip Shakin’ Mama (Shelley-Lynne)



Aug 29 2009 9:57 PM

Hey Baby!

   How the H-E-2-Sticks did THEY win?!! Freakin Crime!!! You are the BEST BABY!!!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

PS - I want to be your adopted Mom!!!!
Jon Adessky

Jon Adessky



Aug 21 2009 7:07 PM

Thank you very much, your showcase was awesome as well....gettin back to you a bit late lol. You should consider getting some gigs in Montreal eh; we have some great events/clubs here! See ya sometime down the road!
Jon
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