Melissa Levi - Singer/songwriter, acoustic and electric guitar
Jessika Kitzman - Cello
Jim Parsons - Drums
Influences
Influences include (in no particular order): Ellen McIlwaine, The Dave Matthews Band, Ani DiFranco, Tori Amos, Frank Zappa, Tool, Bela Fleck, Jimi Hendrix, Tracy Chapman, Medeski Martin and Wood, Frank Zappa, Nick Drake, Chuck Berry, Dmitri Shostakovich, The Beatles, Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, Bob Marley, Buddy Rich, Counting Crows, John Patitucci, Indigo Girls, Melissa Etheridge, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Roots, Rasputina, Yo-Yo Ma, Ween, Cake, Bach, Korn, Sting, Michael Jackson, Charles Mingus, The Grateful Dead, Al Green,Pink Floyd, Bjork, Jeff Buckley,Rusted Root, Brad, Robert Martin, Amos Lee, Slayer, REM, Janis Joplin, Les Claypool, Andrea Bocelli, Portishead, Outkast, Sublime, Beethoven, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Fiona Apple, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Radoiohead, Paul Simon, Biggie Smalls, Jacqueline du Pre, Band of Horses, Mother Love Bone, oh so much more
Sounds Like
take a listen and decide for yourself. Don't take our word, we lie all the time. Constantly. See, I am doing it right now.
Seeing Blind consists of Melissa Levi (singer/songwriter/guitarist) and Jessika Kitzman (cello). They have recently started playing with drummer Jim Parsons. Look out for more info soon...
Seeing Blind has performed with such artists as Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Brandi Carlile, Bitch (Bitch and Animal) and many more. Seeing Blind has performed at such venues as: The Crocodile Cafe (Seattle, WA), The Tractor Tavern (Seattle, WA), The Capitol Theater (Olympia, WA), Seattle Pridefest (headliner), Seattle Weekly sponsored Artopia (Seattle, WA), etc..
THE ALBUM:
Greatly Entertained
Seeing Blind recently hooked up with accomplished producer/engineer Jonathan Plum (Blind Melon, Brandi Carlile) to produce an incredible, diverse full-length album: Greatly Entertained. All 13 songs, with the exception of the background vocals, were tracked live. Greatly Entertained captures the essence of Seeing Blind as a truly amazing live band in a studio setting.
The album, recorded @ London Bridge Studios in Seattle, WA, includes Stephen Morrissey (a veteran to the NW music scene) on sax and trumpet as well as a guest performance by Jim Parsons, well known Northwest drummer and percussionist who has worked with Jon Auer (The Posies producer) and studied with Matt Chamberlain - (studio sessions - Tori Amos, Critters Buggin') to name a few.
From the single “Boiling down the World” a driving, sarcastic observation of our obsession with earthly possessions to “Shook” a mournful cry for one last sexual diversion,
Greatly Entertained is sure to leave you greatly entertained.
THE PRESS:
"What impressed me the most about Seeing Blind is the fantastic combination of sound that comes from just four musicians... More often than not it’s hard to believe this band does not have more than four musicians."
-----Seattle Subsonic, Greatly Entertained Album Review
"The audience was blown away by the amount of intricate music coming for this group!"
-----The Seattle Sinner Magazine
"A distinctive front-woman, singer Melissa Levi ranges from a throaty purr to a soaring trill and back again."
----Music Connection Magazine
"Between topical reflections, trumpet blasts, scat refrains and Boyd Tinsley-type string fillers Greatly Entertained grows up and matures in front of your eyes.”
-----Seattle Sound Magazine
""...SB is at the top of their "world jam" genre." (7 out of 10 stars)
-----Nadamucho.com
“I was pleasantly surprised by the unassuming Seeing Blind. They had energy, something very unique to offer, and ...the crowd seemed to be enjoying themselves.... Overall quirky, skillful, arty stuff without putting on arty attitude.” ----------------Seattle Subsonic, (Live Review)
and I miss you... oonn-sss ooon-sss ooon-sss ooon-ssss like the deserts miss the rain.... and I miss you.... ooon-ssss ooon-sss.. yeah... ooon-ssss ooon-ssss like the deserts miss the rain.. BOOM CHIKI BOOM CHIKI BOOM CHIKI BOOM CHIKI boom chiki boom chiki.....
Hey Good to hear from you Melissa! I will definatly be at the Mirk on New Years if I am around. Im not too sure yet, but I may be heading back to Canada temporary. And YES Wes is my baby's daddy. LOL. Not really, I dont want to spread any rumours. *wink* What are you guys up to for Halloween? Is there anything exciting going on?
I saw you guys are playing in monroe in December! That is so awesome because its super close to my house! I'll make sure I go if I'm still around. And thanks for putting Not In Love on your playlist. I love that song! BTW how is my baby's daddy?
Havent talked to you guys for a while just checkin in to see whats up and how you are all doing! Cant wait til you guys play a show closer to me again, need my seeing blind fix! - Amber
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You guys were awesome as always! I like the Mirkwood, nice venue, you guys should play it again! When will your guys' music video be finished and where can i see it? lol im so anxious to see how it turned out! You rocked as always Melissa - Amber
Hmmm I thought I replied to your last comment...guess it didnt go through..sad...i cant even remember what i said lol......I'm soooo looking forward to your show Saturday! Cannot wait!
Lol! I have no objections to that idea. I could be a personal pocket groupie lol! Do you like playing flights? Whats your favorite place to play in Everett? I liked the setup at Hayleys a bit more to be honest, but hey im not the one playing haha. Have a great weekend! =)
Its okay my memory isnt fabulous either but its hard to forget someone so awesome =) So i'm going to try to make it to your show on the 19th, so excited! Are you guys going to sell CD's there too? I was going to buy some on saturday but when I went over to the table nobody was there lol. Well anyways hope to talk/see ya soon! Keep up the good work Melissa =) xo - Amber
LOL you are so right about the kitty song!!!! Half of us meowing and half of us looking at everyone like their crazy. LOL. Its nice to have a bit of fun though. You guys are FUN! Can't wait to see you in September! Have a great week.
- Amber 
