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"AUTHENTIC” Melissa Endean (Rave On) **** by
John Kereiff Gonzo Magazine As someone who reviews music, I don’t expect to be bowled over or captivated by anything that crosses my desk, really, but I secretly hope for it, sometimes praying, even though I’m not religious....
"AUTHENTIC” Melissa Endean (Rave On) **** by
John Kereiff Gonzo Magazine
As someone who reviews music, I don’t expect to be bowled over or captivated by anything that crosses my desk, really, but I secretly hope for it, sometimes praying, even though I’m not religious. Melissa Endean’s 2nd album had me by the pumper before the first song was half done.
Country music is in Endean’s blood- one of her grandfathers played with Johnny Cash and her first album, “Home Sweet Home” is charming slightly off the path country stuff, and one of my recent favorite CD’s.
Authentic” is the sound of an artist searching for and finding her own true style. Born in Kamloops, Endean is a product of the coffee house circuit, and it shows in the intimacy of her songs. The arrangements, even on the upbeat pop stuff, is uncluttered, and that clear, strong voice (in both her singing and lyrics) draws you right in, making you want to put all of your stuff down and stay for awhile.
I listened to the new Willie Nelson album right before cozying up with “Authentic”, and Endean’s songs felt right at home next to Willie’s take on some staggering classics. That her music would feel so natural next to a set like that speaks to the emotional romantic pull of both her writing and singing. “Authentic” is a set of songs that will get you where you live, leaving a warm feeling behind- until next time.
KEY CUTS: “Nightingales”, “I Evolve”, “Cold In Lonely”
John Kereiff Gonzo Magazine And Choicecuts Music
Technical Requirements
solo show:vocal mic on boom stand, D.I., 1-2 wedge monitor(s), stool
band show:
Melissa (lead vox/acu gtr): vocal mic on boom stand, D.I., instrument mic (for amp), wedge monitor
Chris (elec gtr/bkgd vox): instrument mic (for amp), vocal mic on boom stand, power nearby, wedge monitor
Tony (bass/bkgd vox): D.I, instrument mic (for cabinet), wedge monitor
Troye/Simon (keys): two D.I.'s, power nearby, wedge monitor
Horn section: 2x D.I, instrument mics (57s), wedge monitor
drums: (minimum) 1 mic for kick, 1 mic for snare, 2 overheads, wedge monitor
Technical Requirements
solo show:vocal mic on boom stand, D.I., 1-2 wedge monitor(s), stool
band show:
Melissa (lead vox/acu gtr): vocal mic on boom stand, D.I., instrument mic (for amp), wedge monitor
Chris (elec gtr/bkgd vox): instrument mic (for amp), vocal mic on boom stand, power nearby, wedge monitor
Tony (bass/bkgd vox): D.I, instrument mic (for cabinet), wedge monitor
Troye/Simon (keys): two D.I.'s, power nearby, wedge monitor
Horn section: 2x D.I, instrument mics (57s), wedge monitor
drums: (minimum) 1 mic for kick, 1 mic for snare, 2 overheads, wedge monitor