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Melissa Faith Cartoun
Folk Rock / Acoustic / Alternative



Medford, Massachusetts
United States

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Last Login:  7/11/2009
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Member Since5/5/2005
Band Websiteworking on one!
Band Membersjust little ole me
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Influencesto name a few...Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Feist, The Beatles, David Bowie, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Simon and Garfunkel, Tom Petty, Patty Griffin, Ani DiFranco, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Tori Amos, Emmy Lou Harris, Cher, Jeff Buckley, Flatt and Scruggs, The Talking Heads, Bread, Daniel Lanois, U2, The Police, Tim O'Brian, Fleetwood Mac, Scott Joplin, Miles Davis, NSYNC, Devo, Midlake, Cindi Lauper, PJ Harvey, Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Janet Jackson, Chuck Berry, Joe Jackson, Outkast, Iron and Wine, Audioslave, Donavan, Alison Kraus, Led Zepplin, Bill Monroe, Queen, Abba, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Tupac, Ray Lamontagne, Flemming and John, Denitia Odigie, Mike Gordon, My Mom and Dad and Grandma and Grandpa...
Sounds Likejoni meets ray meets patty meets bob

Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 21 2009 9:30P
The Loft @ Tommy Doyle’s Cambridge, Massachusetts
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Banjo Jim’s New York, New York
Aug 17 2009 6:00P
Flatbread Company Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Banjo Jim’s New York, New York

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   About Melissa Faith Cartoun
"Melissa's debut disc, "Rearview," is a graceful, sure-footed, old school tour-de-force that is sure to please fans of the likes of Joni Mitchell, Joan Armatrading, Tracy Chapman and Sheryl Crow." - Jim Musser Iowa City Press-Citizen. Caught somewhere between folk rock and soul, Melissa Faith Cartoun's self described "Alt Alt" music will leave you guessing, and longing for more. Her vocal control and range is striking, and provides a wonderful vehicle for her honest, thought provoking lyrics. She is able to tell a story not only with her words, but also with her powerful voice. Her presence is pure and honest, and allows her to create an easy closeness with her audience no matter what the venue.   Melissa came into her own while attending Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.  A regular performer at campus bars, she quickly developed a following.  Soon she was playing at local clubs and coffee shops for impressive crowds.  Melissa often played her guitar on the street corners of down town Nashville to earn extra money. Melissa recorded one of her songs with friend Mike Gordon of the band Phish, and the song entitled "25" went on to win a place in the John Lennon Song Writing Contest. Melissa's versatile voice also led her to sing back-up vocals for a local rhythm and blues group "Eighty One". As a junior at Vanderbilt, Melissa won the schools prestigious award for best singer/songwriter of the year and also won the schools "Battle of the Bands" competition which granted her a spot in schools annual music festival "Rites of Spring." The event has hosted acts such as Dave Matthews, Black Eyed Peas, and Guster, to name a few. Melissa released her debut album "Rearview" in August of 2007.

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Melissa Faith Cartoun has 872 friends.
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The Hideaway Team





Jul 10 2009 11:26 PM

Thanks for the friendship~

The Hideaway Team
Imogen Heap street team
Jb





May 29 2009 4:29 PM

I hope you are well. I am listening to your songs now!!
JKM





Feb 26 2009 12:48 AM

Hey there! I'm so glad to see that you're doing well and are happy! The new tune is great (of course)! I'm looking forward to hearing more of them.
I know that I can't wait for another Melissa Cartoun album! ;o) Take care!
Denitia Odigie





Feb 20 2009 6:18 PM

would you please come play with me in nashville??? what is the deal
Tim Cheatle





Jan 28 2009 2:06 PM

Hiya Melissa!
"Direction of My Heart" sounds mighty good!Lovely guitar and vocals!
God Bless,
Tim.
Intaglio





Jan 26 2009 6:10 PM

I luv "directions of my heart" great song , great voice.

Keep it up!

Have a listen to my songs and see what yuo think!!

Cheers from Sweden
Meredith Bub





Jan 19 2009 7:19 AM

You sound beautiful Melissa! Nice work.
10th Concession





Jan 13 2009 1:26 AM

thank u 4 the support
we hope to make it up north very soon!

Ian & Evan
Rising Dawn





Dec 16 2008 7:04 PM

Thanks for the add!
Mikke's space





Jan 5 2009 10:04 PM

hello from Australia
Acoustic Cuts





Dec 13 2008 10:09 PM

Hi,
Thanks for the friendship.Nice music!
Cheers
AC
MR RUSSIA





Dec 8 2008 8:02 PM

Rock out, Rock on
Gabriel Mireles





Sep 16 2008 10:40 PM

Yeah! I'm psyched for the 21st!
Zac Mac Band





Nov 16 2008 3:59 PM

Thanks for the friend request...you beat us to it! Awesome job last night and best of luck to you, too!
Zac Mac Band





Nov 16 2008 6:02 PM

Great show last night! Hope to see you again soon!

---Justin (drums)
Rebecca





Sep 24 2008 12:04 AM

you have so many dates planned - YAY!
King David S. & Prince David Alexander





Oct 30 2008 6:06 PM

Hey there Miss Missy! How's everything going?
Abbie Huxley





Aug 4 2008 2:38 PM

Get busy for God's sake...
David Sutherland





Jun 10 2008 11:58 PM

Hello Melissa!
Thanks for the add. I found you while doing one of my random searches for new stuff on CDBaby. Wonderful songs Melissa! 'If I Had Known' reminds me of a 'Barenaked Ladies' type influence - it's very nice. 'Good Bye Baby' is my favorite though. Like the production and the harmonies :)
Hope all is going great for you, and I wish you the best Melissa.
Take Care,
David
Unsigned Underground





May 8 2008 12:30 AM

Hey MFC - Your songs are on episode #16 of Unsigned Underground! Just have your fans go to www. unsignedunderground. net

Love the CD!

Good Luck
~Darryl
ps the show should be up by tomorrow 5.8.
08
Stacee





May 6 2008 1:39 PM

are you gonna be in FL any time soon???
Stacee





May 4 2008 4:59 PM

miss you
State of Mind Music Magazine





Apr 24 2008 3:20 PM

Hi Melissa -- good to see you here!
Sir Chips A Lot





Apr 10 2008 2:41 AM

Doooode I totally left you a phone message about an urgent matter.
Don't make me call Sasha!
Buttercup





Mar 31 2008 12:05 AM

Hey you! Thought I'd drop in and let you know I'm still alive down here in Texas. I'm about half-way through my schooling (which is really difficult). I'll be back northeast about August. Shall I plan a road trip to Boston? ;) Keep up the great work....you're my profile artist.
;)
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