Melissa

Melissa, a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is a singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist. As a solo performing musician she sings and plays finger-style acoustic guitar and piano. Melissa's solo performances include a blend of originals and cover songs with a special love for folk music. Melissa has an extensive repertoire ranging from 50’s pop to the hits of the 60’s and 70’s. Her musical inspirations include Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Jewel and The Beatles, among many others.

At the age of 12 Melissa began fine tuning her vocal talent by joining her church's choir. Over the years she has developed her skills on several instruments. These include guitar, piano, violin, ukulele and the Bodhran drum. In 2008 she began performing at open mic nights in Pittsfield Massachusetts. Since then she has established musical relationships with many other local performing musicians.

Melissa performs solo shows and duos. You can catch her performances at bars, restaurants, inns and other events throughout Berkshire County.

In 2017 she released her first album self-titled "Melissa" featuring all original music. Melissa has also recorded many cover songs in the studio, and live performances as well, some of which can be found on her YouTube channel. Of particular note are her wonderful renditions of Joni Mitchell songs titled "Born With the Moon".


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Venues Melissa has performed

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Adams, MA
Polish National Alliance
Bounty-Fare Restaurant
Freight Yard Pub (North Adams)

Williamstown, MA
The '6 House Pub & Tavern
Williamstown Commons

Pittsfield, MA
Whitney Center for the Arts
Hotel on North
Methuselah Bar and Lounge
Dottie's Coffee Lounge
Balderdash Cellars
Mission Bar & Tapas
Berkshire Place
Tavern at The A
J-Allen’s Clubhouse Grill
Flavors of Malaysia
Portsmitts (family restaurant)
​Rusty Anchor Marina & Pub
O’Laughin’s Pub
The Marketplace Cafe
Matt Reilly’s Irish Pub
Elks Club (St. Patrick's Day Celebration)
Hillcrest Commons
Wood Brothers (Grand Opening)
Panchos Mexican Restaurant

Dalton, MA
Craneville Place
Sugar Hill
​Paddy's on Main

​Lee, MA
Lucia's Latin Kitchen
Cork N’ Hearth
​Kindred Assisted Living
Sullivan Station Restaurant
The Starving Artist Cafe & Gallery
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Lenox, MA
Apple Tree Inn
​Firefly Gastropub
Ophelia's
​The Cornell Inn
Kimball Farms
Gateways Inn & Restaurant
The Old Heritage Tavern

Stockbridge, MA
Lion’s Den (Pub at the Red Lion Inn)

New York
Pauly’s Hotel (Bar) - Albany
Backwater Bar & Grill - Canaan, NY

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