Looking for something fun to do tomorrow (Friday) night? Join me at Replay Story Festival for an edition of Musical Musings where songwriters take you on an intimate journey through the stories behind their songs.

I’m beyond excited to hit the stage at The Burdock (1184 Bloor Street West) around 9pm tomorrow night with Paul Therrien and Jennifer Wakefield backing me up as I sing and tell the story behind one of my most popular songs to date: “We Got This”.

Tickets are $20 at the door for 5 songwriters and their stories.

Good times will be had! Hope to see you there!

Hugs and mushy stuff,

Melanie

Firstly, Happy New Year!

Secondly, I wanted to share details about my next shows with you!

And the HUGE NEWS is I get to share the stage with two of my idols: Suzie Vinnick and Lynn Miles for the first of these two shows.

And my pal Jessica Stuart!

So, I’ll be performing two shows at the Winterfolk Festival in Toronto (Feb 14-16) at the Tranzac Club (292 Brunswick Ave) and I’d love to see you there!

Fri Feb 14 (Valentine’s Day Eve) 9pm in The Main Hall of the Tranzac Club I’ll be singing songs of empowerment, positivity and love on the most romantic day of the year with Lynn Miles, Suzie Vinnick, Jessica Stuart. It will be a song circle with each of us doing 3-4 songs solo and ending with a few songs we will perform together. Should be lots of fun! I’m super excited!

On Sunday Feb 16th (it’s family day on Monday) 3pm in the Southern Cross Room at the Tranzac Club I’ll be performing with my band, pictured below! That’s hunky Peter Collins on bass, Lucky Peter Lambert on drums and Jonathan Billings on guitar. We will be playing new songs, older songs and a few covers too!

Here is a link to the Winterfolk Website where you can buy tickets, check out the artist line up for the festival and see the schedule: Winterfolk XXIII

Just a heads up: There is a discount on advanced tickets until the end of January.

Let me know if you have any question by replying to the email. Otherwise, I hope to see you there!

Hugs and Mushy Stuff,

Melanie Peterson xo

Happy Holidays!

I hope you had a Merry Christmas! If you need a NYE song to add to your holiday playlist, check out my 2021 release “May I Have Your Midnight” available on all digital platforms or watch the lyric vid HERE.  This is a heartfelt and evocative song that captures the anticipation, vulnerability and romance of sharing NYE with someone special. Produced by local musician/producer Derek Downham. 

News

As many of you know I released a holiday single this year called “All Roads Lead Home This Christmas” which got added to a load of Spotify playlists, streamed over 1000 times, featured on Corby’s Orbit radio show, played on CFMU thanks to Jim Marino,  played on CKCU on Christmas day and much more. The song was produced by local musician/producer Tim Bovaconti and ICYMI watch the lyric vid HERE.

Photo by Greg Payne @ Very Frank Pictures

Big Show Announcement

Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival 2025 

Grab your main squeeze, your favorite live music lover or your BFF and make it a Valentine’s Day night to remember! The Tranzac Club is a fantastic venue with three stages and great sound. You deserve a night, or even a weekend of live music to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025! Cupid wants that for you! 

I’m so honoured to be a part of Toronto’s annual celebration of folk, blues, and roots music, as it returns for its 23rd year at the iconic Tranzac Club!  Not only am I performing, but I’m helping Brian Gladstone (artistic director) with booking the bands. We are still ironing out the scheduling details BUT you can plan on hearing me Valentines Day evening in the main hall as part of the Female Voices of Power showcase with Lynn Miles, Suzie Vinnik and more. Saturday Feb 15 I’ll play in the Southern Cross Room with the full band time TBD but likely early afternoon. I’ll send exact times in my January newsletter but for now you might want to save the dates and consider grabbing your weekend pass soon. The line up is so good this year, and the ticket prices are so realistic, tickets are going FAST! Check out the line up HERE grab your weekend pass HERE. 

Winterfolk XXIII will take place from February 14–15, 16, 2025, at the Tranzac Club, located at 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON. The festival will run at the following times:

• Friday, February 14: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Saturday, February 15: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Sunday, February 16: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Monday is Family Day so it’s not a school night, yay!)

That’s all for now my dear friends.

Happy New Year to you and yours and I look forward to seeing you at Winterfolk!

Hugs and mushy stuff,

Melanie Peterson xo

Greetings friends,

I’ll be releasing my new holiday single “All Roads Lead Home This Christmas” (produced by local producer and musician Tim Bovaconti) on Nov 22nd. Pre-save it HERE and be the first to hear it when it drops!

Those in and around Toronto, we hope to see you Saturday, Nov 30th at the Black Swan (154 Danforth Ave), upstairs. We’re very pleased to have producer/musician Mitch Girio joining us on guitar. We’ll also be auditioning a new drummer – Andrew de Weerdt who you might recognize as the drummer from hunky Pete’s other band (gasp!) Redlight Ranch. We are opening the show, so get there early and don’t miss out on what will be a very special afternoon of live music.

Featuring Artists:
2:30 – Melanie Peterson
3:00 – Brian Gladstone Band
3:30 – Pizza Time
3:40 -The Mid-Century Modernes
4:10 – Donné Roberts and Yukiko Tsutsui Band

No Door Charge!
Pizza and Snacks Will be Served

MORE INFO AND RSVP HERE

ALSO UPCOMING

Dec 7 – Sawdust City in Gravenhurst, ON 8-10pm MORE INFO

Feb 14/15/16 – Tranzac Club, Toronto On, Winterfolk 2025 GET WRISTBANDS HERE

Fall is falling all around us. Hope you are enjoying the gorgeous colours!

I have a new show to announce.

My friend, folk singer-songwriter Howard Gladstone, has a monthly residency at The Transac Club (292 Brunswick Ave) and he has invited me to be his special guest on Sunday Nov 3rd. All are welcome and I must say if you like great songwriting, you’re gonna love this show.

It’s going to be a great AFTERNOON of live music, and more fun if YOU can make it! The doors open at 2pm, show at 2:30pm, and it is a PWYC (pay what you can) show with a suggested donation of $10-$20 if you can swing it.

I’m super excited to play with Howard’s band, who I’m sure will give my songs a whole new sound. I’d love to hear what you think!

Hope to see you there!

Click HERE for more details and to RSVP!

Have a listen to Howard Gladstone’s music HERE

Hugs and mushy stuff,

Melanie xoxo

PS- my NEW Christmas single coming your way soon!

PPS-This may be my last Toronto show of the year as I will be focusing on getting the Christmas song out into the world in Nov/Dec.

Hello Friends!

I’m here to give you news as my next performances are quickly approaching!

Two big shows on the agenda:

My debut performance at The Gussapooloza Music Festival!

Gussapolooza Music Festival is a one-of-a-kind-3-day celebration of independent music, art, comedy, buskers, workshops and much more! I will be performing on the Barn Stage on my favourite day this year Sat Sept 14th (can you guess why it is my fav day?) at 2:30pm with my acoustic trio featuring Paul T. (cajon) and Jennifer Wakefield (backing vocals).

Come on out and enjoy an amazing day, or weekend, of live music. Get your tickets HERE with promo code MELANIEPETERSON for a discount at checkout and more details!

Song Craft Song Circle

This event is about the art of song. A laid back concert that delves into the stories behind the songs. You’ll be able to grab a craft beer and enjoy the craft of songwriting. This song circle will take place Sun Sept 15th 3pm (doors open at 2:30). I hope to see a many of you there to enjoy four female artist for the price of one! Get your tickets HERE.

And beyond these two shows, I’ll be back soon with lots more. To make sure you don’t miss anything, follow me on social media: FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, TIKTOK

I wish you a wonderful start to the new school year and hope to see you soon!

Hugs and Mushy Stuff,

Melanie Peterson

Dear friends,

I am beyond thrilled to announce that the Gussapolooza Music Festival is just around the corner, and I’ve been invited to perform on the acoustic stage Saturday Sept. 14th (my birthday!) at 2:30pm! The festival is located in Cookstown Ontario at the Georgian Bay Steam Grounds. I would love it if you would come see me play at this grassroots festival for emerging talent. I will be joined by Paul T. on cajone and Jennifer Wakefield on backing vocals.

This is more than just a show: it’s a gathering of people who love discovering and supporting emerging independent artists. Hope you will come mingle, dance and connect with me and others who share your passion music.

WHEN: Fri Sept 13- Sun Sept 15

MY SET: Saturday, Sept 14th 2:30pm

TICKETS: CLICK HERE (please use code MELANIEPETERSON because half of your ticket money will find it’s way to me. In other words your ticket isn’t just an entry to an amazing festival, its how I am able to keep sharing my passion with you which I LOVE LOVE LOVE to do) Let me know if you have any trouble with the code!

For more information and to RSVP check out the Gusapolooza Music Festival Facebook event page HERE

Feel free to reach out to me directly if I have missed anything or if you have any question, concerns, deep philosophical queries…no guarantees on the last one though 🙂

Thanks for all the support – see you at the show!

Hugs and mushy stuff,

Melanie Peterson

What’s up team?

I’m so excited to play the Danny Loves Music Festival later this month! I hope to see some of you Sunday July 21 in East Lynn Park (near Danforth & Woodbine) in Toronto. Catch the band and I at 2pm sharp.

In other news I’m hitting the recording studio this summer and will have lots of lovely new music to share with you soon, stay tuned for more on that.

Meantime, enjoy the heck out of your summer, I know I will.

Hugs and mushy stuff,

Melanie

Hi Friends,

How are you?

Enjoying summer so far?

Where will you be on Sun July 21st? I will be playing the Danny Loves Music Festival on the Danforth at 2pm and would love to see you there!

It will be a full band show, so excited! Pls save the date!

Meantime I’ll be playing SOLO in Stratford next Fri June 28th as part of a songwriter’s circle which means you’ll learn more about the songs in this loose conversational environment. The show is at The Bunker (104 Wellington Street in Stratford) and I’ve heard great things about the venue. So if a trip to Stratford next weekend sounds good to you, I’ll see you there!

The following Friday – July 5th – Peter and I will be playing at Signal Brewery (86 River Rd) in Corbyville, ON. If you happen to be in the hood and want to hear us play in this sweet venue with a massive patio overlooking the Moira River, we’d love to see you there!

That’s all for now!

Hugs and mushy stuff,

Melanie

PS- it’s Peter’s bday this Sat June 22nd so if you feel like reaching out on FB and wishing him a happy birthday, I know he’d be thrilled.

Hey friends!

For those in Toronto, I’m looking forward to headlining a show coming up THIS Sunday June 2nd at The Dakota Tavern (249 Ossington Ave) with an opening set from Melodi Ryan followed by a set from Charlotte Morris, then moi! This is a special Sunday night show at the Dakota due to CMW and you can save yourself some money by grabbing your tickets in advance HERE.

I do hope I’ll have the pleasure of seeing you at the show!

Hugs and mushy stuff,

Melanie

PS- more about the show itself and the artists below

Join us at The Dakota Tavern for a night of kickass female artists. The lineup features Charlotte Morris (Nashville, TN), Melodi Ryan (Peterborough, ON), and Toronto’s own, Melanie Peterson. Blending Americana, Folk, Jazz, and Soul, these 3 artists each bring their own flair to powerful voices and exceptional songwriting. This is an evening you won’t want to miss!

About the artists

CHARLOTTE MORRIS is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, whose autobiographical music weaves together a unique blend of Americana, Folk, Jazz, and more. Her soaring vocals and keen songwriting, often compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell, Liz Longley, Eva Cassidy, and Ira Wolf, create an intimate and vulnerable listening experience. When you see Charlotte live, it’s like having a deep conversation with an old friend – personal, authentic, and familiar – and almost always with a few laughs and a few tears.

MELODI RYAN‘s raw acoustic soul-rock showcases her passionate voice, crude lyrics, and striking melodies. The Ontario songwriter dives deep into both the glow and the burn of life and love. Both soulful and tongue-in-cheek, Melodi’s music is all about being true to yourself and embracing what you are. Her lyrics are honest and relatable, and her voice seduces listeners with its warmth and authenticity.

In 2019, Melodi released her debut album which helped establish her as a rising new voice in Canadian music. After a long hiatus during the pandemic, Melodi is set to release her second album in 2024, which promises to showcase her growth as an artist, and her continued dedication to connecting deeply with her audience.

“I want my music to inspire anyone looking for permission to give a big F-YOU to expectations and limitations in their lives. I’m going to continue to be the most badass, jackass, authentic version of myself and if I can inspire one person to love themselves enough to be unapologetically who they want to be, I’ve done my job.” -Melodi

MELANIE PETERSON is a Saskatoon born singer-songwriter based in Toronto. She is known for her folk-pop style and captivating vocals. Peterson has released several albums and EPs, including “Unbreakable” and “Anywhere From Here.” She’s performed at various venues and festivals across Canada, gaining recognition for her heartfelt lyrics and engaging performances.