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Saw her at Nottingham

- absolutely awesome! (Sorry Robert - after her your show was a bit of an anti-climax). I have never been so entertained. She has got to be the best blues guitarist there is - man or woman. PLEASE let me know all her UK tour dates - I want to catch her again! Many thanks,

Miguel,
UK

Inspiring stuff...

Hello there, Last night I went along on my second visit to The Kashmere Club in London, England where I have previously enjoyed a good night's music. Having lived in London for 15 years I have gone to a fair few gigs, clubs, and bars, and enjoyed a wealth of music, both listening and producing it myself. However, never in my 23 years have I been so mesmerized as I was last night watching Melissa play some of her tracks. It was crazy! One minute I had tears in my eyes listening to 'Together' (I think that's the title), the next I was dancing along to a song which I could hardly believe I was hearing. Melissa's intricate guitar textures and clever use of delay pedals was something which quite literally has to be seen to be believed. The mixture of funk, soul, and blues, coupled with the experimental angle of the performance struck a chord with me....that particular track was right up my street. I look forward to hearing more music like this. Whether Melissa enjoys commercial success (which she certainly deserves) or not doesn't matter to me personally. I will never forget the moment when that tune started....I couldn't believe it, I was tapping my friend's shoulder saying, 'Is this for real?' .... Thanks for letting me see your soul Melissa...it's beautiful.

Bjorn Stokes
London, UK

A chance performance at Tir nA nOg

I had the luck of the Irish that night -stumbling upon genius. Melissa gave a heart stopping, riveting performance. When Melissa sings, the world stops to listen. I'm looking forward to enjoy your talent again soon.

Ann Higgins
Hopewell, NJ

"Are You Experienced"

As a fan of Melissa Reaves and her music I can say I've had so many great times and experiences. I've seen her at bars, festivals, and cafe's. From NY City, the Pocono Mountains, Asbury Park beach to Philadelphia and too many more to list. Seeing her drive 12 hrs. for three songs shows how much she loves and is dedicated to her music. Seeing Melissa play Lilith Fair in her home state and being part of the day was an awesome experience for a fan like me. Getting "Artist" passes and being able to walk around freely back stage. How fucking cool is that!!!!!!? Not only walk around but saying "Hello" to Sarah McLachlan and pet her dog, sit in the side wings and watch The Pretenders perform, kick back while Sheryl Crow does a sound check, chill out in Melissa's dressing room with an ice cold beer that she just popped open for me, have a catered lunch and dinner with other band and crew members. The list goes on and on. The high point of my day was getting to see Melissa where she truly belongs the "main stage." When Sarah McLachlan asked Melissa to sing, well needless to say that's what she does best and that's what she did. Melissa captured everybody's attention. People were asking "who is she, she's great?" I think you are an awesome guitarist, singer, and lyricist. KEEP ON ROCKING and KEEP IT FUNKY. It was a thrilling day. I want to say Thank You to Melissa and Elizabeth for making it HAPPEN. You are both wonderful people. That my fellow fans was a day I'll always cherish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your fan and friend Love,

Pattie
Trenton, NJ

"Fan Tales"

I was sitting in Science class in 1984, and the new girl walked in. The seat next to me was empty, so she asked if she could sit. She seemed really cool not like some of the others I had to walk the same halls with. We started passing notes and hit it off right away. Our notes were about how lame the teachers and others students were and then we started talking music..... That's when I knew I had found a kindred spirit! We wrote on and on about Fleetwood Mac. It was so unusual to find another die hard classic rock fan in the days of Mr. Roboto and Wang Chung. Melissa and I constantly ran into each other over the years. It was always so fun to be around her. I really felt like she was a sister. We shared some difficult times too. We have seen each other laugh and cry,sometimes both at the same time. I will never forget when Melissa was playing at a pub in downtown Boone, Apollo's I think it was, and she dedicated the Fleetwood Mac song "Dreams" to me. I felt like an extraordinary person at that moment. Thank you Melissa!

Heidi Abell Secker
Charlotte, NC