The amazing people who are made this album with me include: Jason Wilber (John Prine) -guitar, Troye Kinnett (John Mellencamp) - piano & keys, Tony Marriott - bass, Simon Kendall - piano, Chris Doskoch - guitar, bass, drums, Jerry Cook-saxophones, David Eadie -drums, Terry Townson (Dixie Chicks) -horns, Ken Cade - violin and Jenn Ashton - Producer - a great team!
Melissa RaeAnne Endean was born May 7th in Kamloops,
British Columbia. She comes from a talented musical family
which includes a Grandfather who played with Jonnhy Cash.
Having grown up with country music, Melissas first album:
Home Sweet Home was an offering of traditional country songs,
which received airplay world wide.
Though Melissa still pens country tunes, her heart lies elsewhere,
and this album is the culmination of much musical exploration
and a lifelong journey towards finding her own Authentic style.
At 24, Melissa remains Vancouver’s newest musical sensation and
continues to attract the attention of the media and audiences
throughout British Columbia and the world, the CBC calling her
Canada's top up and coming artist."
www.melissaendean.com
"AUTHENTIC” Melissa Endean (Rave On) ****
As someone who reviews music, I don’t expect to be bowled over or captivated by anything that crosses my desk, really, but I secretly hope for it, sometimes praying, even though I’m not religious. Melissa Endean’s 2nd album had me by the pumper before the first song was half done.
Country music is in Endean’s blood- one of her grandfathers played with Johnny Cash and her first album, “Home Sweet Home” is charming slightly off the path country stuff, and one of my recent favorite CD’s.
Authentic” is the sound of an artist searching for and finding her own true style. Born in Kamloops, Endean is a product of the coffee house circuit, and it shows in the intimacy of her songs. The arrangements, even on the upbeat pop stuff, is uncluttered, and that clear, strong voice (in both her singing and lyrics) draws you right in, making you want to put all of your stuff down and stay for awhile.
I listened to the new Willie Nelson album right before cozying up with “Authentic”, and Endean’s songs felt right at home next to Willie’s take on some staggering classics. That her music would feel so natural next to a set like that speaks to the emotional romantic pull of both her writing and singing. “Authentic” is a set of songs that will get you where you live, leaving a warm feeling behind- until next time.
KEY CUTS: “Nightingales”, “I Evolve”, “Cold In Lonely”
Hey great set last night. Wish we could have talked after the show, in the future for sure though! i see your doing a c.d release party the same night as us, very awesome. good luck and again awesome set!
Thanks for the ad! Enjoyed listening to your music - great Tunes! If you have a chance give us a listen and a comment of what you think of our songs. Glad to make your cyber-acquaintance! Cheers! Eddie.
Hi Melissa! Love your new site and the new songs! It was great sharing the stage with you yesterday at the Sunday Summer Series, Civic Centre, Burnaby! We'll have to do it again sometime! Peace
Hi Melissa! I've had one of your songs rolling through my mental repertoire since we played together in December 2007. The beautiful foreign sounding one - was it in Hebrew? Congratulations on all your success! Best wishes from LA - s.
