Hey Folks
Just a reminder this Wednesday (Aug 26th) is my finale performance at The Cameron House with special guest and award winning producer (Sinead O’Connor and Buffy Sainte-Marie) Chris Birkett who will be lead playing guitar with the band and I.
Pop over for a drink after work. We will take the stage at 6pm and play you your favs from Unbreakable and a few of the new songs from my upcoming album Anywhere From Here.
Hope to see you!
Hugs and mushy stuff,
Melanie
Hello Friends!
Just a reminder about my performance tonight at The Cameron House (Wednesday August 19th)
Pop over after work for a drink – I’ll take the stage shortly after 6pm.
I hope to see you there!
RSVP
Hugs and Mushy Stuff!
Melanie
Dear Music Lovers,
Mark down Saturday, August 15th on your calendar. I’ll be performing a “Thank You” concert for you as I’m so grateful to all of you who have helped make my sophomore album a reality AND all of you who’ve joined my mailing list and kindly read my newsletters and supported me by responding and coming out to shows AND for those of you who have shared and liked my posts, musical and otherwise, on Facebook and Twitter.
The performance begins at 9:00 pm at Feathers Pub at 962 Kingston Road in the Beaches. My hood!
I’ll be doing three sets: One will be the songs from my current album “Unbreakable,” one will be songs from my new, soon to be released album “Anywhere From Here” and the third set? Well, it will be a surprise! But here’s a hint…remember the digital cover song EP I released and you all raved about?
I do hope that you can join myself, Brian G(lead guitar) and Paul T(cajon) for what promises to be an intimate evening of song. Again, it all begins at 9:00. I almost forgot to mention, there’s no cover charge. This is a free show, for you. Just walk in a say hi!
Looking forward to seeing you and saying “Thank You” in person.
Hugs and mushy stuff,
Melanie
Hi Friends,
Just a reminder about my performance this Wed. August 12th at The Cameron House.
Pop by after work for an adult beverage and a few tunes. I’ll take the stage at approx. 6pm.
Hope to see you there!
Melanie xox
Did you miss me?
Yes, I know, it’s only been a week since my last post but I’ve since created a FB event page for my Wednesday residency at The Cameron House and I didn’t want you to miss it.
CLICK HERE to check it out and RSVP and help make this event THE event this August!
Hugs and mushy stuff!
Melanie Peterson
I’ll be playing at The Cameron House 6pm-8pm EVERY Wednesday in August…it’s an early show so you can come straight from work! 408 Queen Street West, downtown! PWYC!! I’ll be joined on stage by award winning producer and smoking hot guitarist and singer-songwriter Chris Birkett.
I’d also like to mention I’ll be playing a show at The Feathers Pub Saturday August 15th from 9pm until midnight, it’s a FREE show, as a thank you to to everyone who contributed to my new album fundraising campaign. For my first set I’ll be singing all the songs from the new album live, for the first time EVER! 2nd set: Unbreakable, the entire album top to bottom. Then I plan to close the show with the songs from my EP Read It On The Radio. Good food, good drinks, good times and great music will be happening on Saturday August 15th at this family friendly authentic British pub.
In other news-we’ve got five songs for the new album recorded now (bass, drums, my guitar and my vocals done)-five more to go! AND I book a Foodland commercial which I will be shooting next week so you can look forward to seeing me on the telly in the near future.
All for now-
Hugs and mushy stuff!
Melanie Peterson
Friends!
I am pleased to announce M-Factor Mondays, Elana Hart’s music series, will be featuring MYSELF and songwriter Patrick Ballantyne, this Monday June 29th! M-Factor Mondays takes place Monday nights at THE OLD NICK and I’m excited to be sharing the bill with Patrick Ballantyne for the first time. He has co-written hit songs for Big Sugar and many other top Canadian artists.
So if you like great songwriting, realistically priced food (I hear they have EXCELLENT burgers) and beer, I hope you’ll join us this Monday night. Doors open at 7:30pm. I’m on at 9pm. Patrick at 10pm. And, it’s a FREE show!!!
And in other news- we have begun pre-production for the new album and soon will be in the studio recording bass and drum bed tracks. Right now we are in the process of choosing the best studio, at the right price, to do the job. I know we will find the perfect place and I’m SO excited to have the ball rolling. I will keep you posted.
Until we meet again, keep the sunny side up!
Hugs and mushy stuff,
Melanie Peterson
Dear friends,
First thing’s first: Peter Collins is having a birthday this Monday June 22nd and it just so happens we are the feature performers at a Julian Taylor’s open stage at Dora Keough Irish pub that night! We’d love for you to come out and see the FREE show, and have a drink with you before or after our set! We will be playing a few of my new songs and some of your favs from Unbreakable too. And the BEST part is, if you have a hankering to get up on the stage a give US a a song or two–you can!! It’s an open stage after all 🙂 And we’d LOVE that. Drop in anytime after 9pm.
Also, I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who donated to my indiegogo new album fundraising campaign. Because of you I was able to raise $7000.00! And l am thrilled because with that money we can make an EXCELLENT album and get it into your hands, and out into the world, by the fall! So again, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Hope to see you Monday night!
Hugs and mushy stuff,
Melanie Peterson
Dear Friends,
Thank you to those of you who have donated to my new album fundraising campaign so far! I’ve got 3 days to go and am $3829.00 away from my goal! For those of you who’ve yet to contribute, but want to, there’s still time!! If you’d like to contribute DONATE HERE Every little bit helps! I have rewards ranging from $10.00 to $1,000.00!
And if you’ve been considering songwriting lessons with me (that is one the the many awesome perks you can choose from when you contribute to my campaign) listen in this Tuesday night 7pm to Song Talk Radio on the Scope at Ryerson. Where via live broadcast I’ll talk about the craft of songwriting, what I’ve learned and how we can all get better at writing songs. And I will play a couple new songs on the show too! Just CLICK HERE at 7pm on Tuesday June 16th.
If you’re in Toronto you can come out and hear all the new songs in person Saturday Aug 15 at THE FEATHERS PUB on Kingston Road. Donators will get priority seating.
Once again, thank you to everyone who has supported the project so far. I’m really looking forward to sharing the album with you when it is complete.
In gratitude,
Melanie Peterson
As the story goes, a woman was walking on a Carolina beach after a brutal storm. The beach was littered with thousands of Sand Dollars, a type of sea urchin. These animals would surely perish in the burning sun. She was throwing them back into the sea.
A man approached the woman and asked what she was doing. She said she was trying to save as many as she could. He laughed and asked how she could possibly make a difference, when there were thousands of them?
Picking up another Sand Dollar and throwing it into the surf, she smiled and said: “I made a difference for that one!”
My Indiegogo New Album Fundraising campaign is in it’s final stretch. There is still more to be done and you CAN make a difference.
Like our Sand Dollar lady, your contribution to my campaign will make a big difference. It isn’t hard to do and any amount you donate will help move the dream forward, and you’ll get to be a part of it!
There are all sorts of goodies available as perks for your efforts. Check them out HERE.
And yes, its not too late to make a difference!
Hugs and mushy stuff,
Melanie Peterson
