Melissa Reaves Show ~ Banner Elk, NC

Melissa’s avant-garde, fire driven’ rock-n-roll approach truly a unique experience. An incredible master of improv, she deconstructs the blues, pushes jazz to the outer limits and burns through rock-n-roll...The real deal!

Tonights show will be a solo performance in a fairly intimate setting with an early start time ....

for more info visit Melissa's homepage
http://melissareaves.com/

Melissa Reaves has been delighting audiences throughout the U.S. for more than a decade with her rock, funk and rhythm & blues-based sound. Reaves is a powerful vocalist and guitar player whose style ranges from driving rock & roll to a funk and groove sound that lends itself to a diverse repertoire of originals as well as some occasional choice covers. Melissa spends most of her time touring with her eclectic solo show as well as with the four talented musicians from her band. Melissa was chosen to participate in a "Women of the Millennium" showcase at the MIDEM conference in Cannes, France and toured in both England and France which included opening for Robert Plant of Led Zepplin.

Originally from North Carolina, Melissa Reaves tours nationally as well as internationally including New York, Boston, Atlanta, New Orleans, Seattle and Vancouver,BC. Melissa has shared the stage with Robert Plant, Sarah MacLachlan, Leon Russell,Sheryl Crow, Cyndi Lauper, Sister Sledge, Gloria Gaynor, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Doc Watson, Little Feat; and has performed for many benefits and rallies including New York Pride, Battered Women's Shelters, and PETA. Melissa has also been a featured artist at the MIDEM, CMJ, & LMNOP conferences and at the NEA Extravaganza.

Rob Bloom of NYC's Manhattan Mirror said that, 'Melissa sings the blues all heart and soul...Melissa delivered the goods and shook the place,' while Steve Rylie of Creative Loafing says, 'Reaves will electrify any audience and send chills down your spine.' Melissa has propelled herself forward in the independent music scene with enormous strides. With her dynamic stage presence and burning desire to entertain, Melissa Reaves is someone who will excite and energize any audience!