Mezz Coleman - Vocals & keys. John Carr - Bass. Ben Paddick- Guitar. Peter Carr - Drums. and also joining me from time to time: Gabi and Loz from "Dizzy Grass" on bvox, Ash Carr on bvox, Mayra Alliston Landy on flute, Roxane Lascaris- cello, Mr B Coleman on acoustic guitar...and pretty much anyone else i can rope in really!!!
Influences
What are my influences? I guess the things that inspire me whether through listening, touching, reading, friendship, eating or knowing...here's some of them...:
-George Harrison's vocals on "Here Comes the Sun"
-Joni Mitchell's aging voice
-singing "Twinkle twinkle" with my son Felix and niece Molly.
-enjoying a fairtrade cup of tea in the morning
-watching the hot air balloons float around Melbourne early on a Monday morning
-Mr Rochester and Jane Eyre
-Heathcliff and Cathy
-Charlotte and Emily Bronte
-the real Christmas story
-my neighbours
-my neighbours kids
-the BBC
-Matthew Richardson's reaction after kicking a match winning goal!
-weather changes
-Pho.. soup
-grabbing a steak sandwich with my mates down at the Bulldog Cafe
-waving to trams with Felix and getting a "ding ding" back!
-mothers, women, their struggles and stories
-western Storm
-Byron xxX
-my lovely slippers made by lily, a woman who knits beautiful slippers for everyone in the community.
-The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott, Sarah Vaughan,Crowded House, Ben Folds, Alicia Keys, Tori Amos, Jeff Buckly, Clare Bowditch, Holly Throsby and Eva Cassidy....and all my luvly muso friends (see my "friends")who out there in melbourne playing music for you right now!!! tHey are my friends, they're independent and they're awesome! Check em out!!
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Melbourne based indie-pop singer and young mum Mezz Coleman captivates audiences around Melbourne with her personal lyrics, catchy melodies and passionate vocal performances. Her music studies at the Victorian College of the Arts (Jazz Improvisation) combined with her love of great popular musicians such as The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Claire Bowditch, Katie Noonan, Eva Cassidy, Sarah Vaughan and Ben Folds have influenced Mezz's approach to music, and she improvises freely through these different styles, while remaining accessable to all ears.___
Mezz Coleman and her band of brothers (they actually are her brothers) have been playing their tasteful blend of indie-pop, jazz and soul at venues such as Gertrude's Brown Couch, Paris Cat, Bar 303, Don’t Tell Tom Bar, The Rob Roy Hotel, The Edinburgh Castle and Revolver Upstairs. Always willing to lend a hand to a great cause, Mezz appeared at the Salvation Army's “Stop the Traffik” human trafficking awareness campaign and their Social Justice Campaign at a public gig at Federation Square. She was also thrilled to be part of UNOH's (Urban neighbours of Hope) "Following Fire" and The Salvation Army's "Young Courage" CD's - two social justice themed compilations, featuring many international artists.___
Mezz has leant her support and been supported by many fabulous artist such as Ainslie Wills, Georgia Fields and the Freeways, Rob Longstaff, Nyssa Bradsworth Band, Charles Baby, Capatain Smash and the Shady Stash, Lydia Phillips, Rosaline Yuen, Frankie Wants Out, Gabi Smith, Simone Gill, Nina Benvenuti and Peter Carr. She has also had the opportunity of working as a backing vocalist with various high profile acts as a member of the Melbourne Gospel Choir and the John Foreman Carols by Candelight Band..............................................................................................................
To Purchase Mezz Coleman's 6 track EP "My Little World" at $10, click below.......
Mezz’s debut EP “My Little World” is a collection of songs written about relationships, community and faith. She co-produced the EP with her older brother John Carr (yes, he is in her band, what a multi-talented thing!) and released the CD with First birth Records. The independent release features Mezz’s band, plus some fabulous guitar playing by Jon Skovron. The CD was launched late 2007 to a capacity crowd at one of Melbourne's music performance "institutions," 303 in Northcote.___
In between changing nappies and trips to the playground, Mezz is writing more material, promoting "My Little World" and performing at a music venue near you!! Stay tuned!...........................................................................................
"It's kinda simple. Mezz has a fresh melodic feel to her songs, and when treated with her soulful vocal-just feels good!" (Ben Brazil-Jellyfish Music)
Hey Mez, Nice to hear from you? Sorry to hear about Manchester Lane and the change in launch plans. Keep us posted. We're busy recording our second album but have a couple of gigs coming up in Nov. - Clifton Hill this week. Love to see you if you can make it. Cheers!
Hundred Fire Management
presents a very special Friday Night Fire on Grand Final eve, Friday September
25, at Edinburgh Castle. On a weekend usually associated
with the big men of sport, Friday Night Fire will feature three of the best
female acts in Melbourne.
Kick this huge weekend off with Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Suzannah Espie
and Krista Polvere. Doors at 9pm.
what a great night last night! We loved playing with you, and look forward to more gigs when you get back. will be in touch. have a relaxing time.. :-)
So lovely to meet you Mezz, you were fantastic! I overheard a beautiful quote from someone on a loungy second hand sofa at Beav's and had to share it with you. They described your music like this; "It's like you can hear her (being you) smiling when she sings" =)
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