Melissa Evans

"Grounded" is my most recent CD production, where I have stripped back my compositions to the rawest state - using only voice and acoustic guitar. Why? these songs are the story of my lifes journey over the past 3 years where these songs deserve not to be hidden behind a lavish production - I am also a huge fan of Tracy Chapman's first album which was so raw - it really struck a chord with me musically and a form of recording that I really wanted to use. My lyrics here are incredibly personal and need to be heard!

Historically, my recorded work dates back to 2002, where I put down tracks for my initial album with the duo Florences balcony - with this album, I was able to rely on historical works from my back catalogue of songs. My second release "Fine Lines" saw Florences balcony grow to a three piece - but also relied on studio musicians to add necessary instruments to fill out for a bigger band sound. 2007 was big, I went solo and released my self titled album "Melissa j Evans" - which was a collection of 6 songs that were a reflection of that time - pop folky tunes - I managed to play the works from this album here at home and also throughout Europe.

The hard yards of this new CD "Grounded" is complete... all I need now is to complete art and design, print sleeves , design promotional materials and replicate the CD to have it ready for sale. 

About Me:
Way back in 1989, Melissa nervously sang to her first audience - it was at  the metro arts centre in Brisbane's city - it was a disaster! So, she set out to get herself together! 

By 1995, Melissa had teamed up with guitarist/songwriter Anjela Iltners, where the girls formed the duo JUTE..both had given up full time work and decided to go for broke, sending out their home recorded demos to every A&R staffer they could track down. After a call from Mushroom Records the girls thought it was all smooth sailing from here... but it wasn't that simple. JUTE disbanded.

Melissa went solo.. zipping off the to the U.S to tour festivals seemed like the next logical move.. Melissa found this to be a significant and grounding process - finding that there were a plethora of folkie, original, singer, songwriters just like her even on the other side of the globe..after months of selling the soul, she came back with a huge debt but an even bigger thirst and wealth of experience!

A couple of years later Melissa met percussionist/singer Sue Drummond, who by coincidence had left her band Odd Girl Out and was looking for a gig - the two were a great combination, playing as "Florences balcony" they created 3 cd's and played  pubs, festivals and cafes throughout  Queensland... it was a blast..several side projects ensued with these two, Trasey Chambers, LSG, The Flanno Party and the Ukulele Sisters...

Fast forward some 15 or so years to today - Melissa has enjoyed organising a few shows here and there, but is about to embark on her return to performing live and solo!

Final Pressing - $1000

Artwork/Design/Promo Materials - $2000