For over a decade, Melissa Li has carved a name for herself as a passionate songwriter and performer. From getting her start in the subways and the community enclaves of Boston to playing to thousands at San Francisco Pride, Li’s music career has been a non-stop, surprising journey.
Melissa Li’s brand of rock/pop channels the likes of Ani DiFranco, Jason Mraz, and Sara Bareilles. Alongside candid yet charming lyrics, her no-holds-barred songwriting is wrapped in a polished and danceable pop ...
For over a decade, Melissa Li has carved a name for herself as a passionate songwriter and performer. From getting her start in the subways and the community enclaves of Boston to playing to thousands at San Francisco Pride, Li’s music career has been a non-stop, surprising journey.
Melissa Li’s brand of rock/pop channels the likes of Ani DiFranco, Jason Mraz, and Sara Bareilles. Alongside candid yet charming lyrics, her no-holds-barred songwriting is wrapped in a polished and danceable pop production. She released her solo debut “2 Seconds Away” in 2008, the year she joined Kit Yan in forming the Good Asian Drivers, which has since become a nationally-renowned music/poetry trio. The band released “Drive Away Home” in 2009, which received glowing reviews from Curve Magazine, Bitch Magazine, and scores of online magazines. The Good Asian Drivers has been lauded by the press for their groundbreaking performance, and scored a nomination for an OUTMusic Award in 2009 for their activism.
Melissa Li is currently touring as a solo act with her full band, which includes veteran drummer Ashley Baier, guitarist Chris Takita, and bassist Darren Lipper. Her new album, “The Beginning” is in the works and due to be released in 2010.
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