Biography Dekker's new acoustic album ACOUSTIC RIDE is the favorite amongst the fans. It is recorded and produced with her favorite two musicians in Vancouver: Jason Nett & Eric Reed. Her previous record "Revealed" is co-produced by Grammy award winning, David Kershenbaum (Tracy Chapman/Joe Jackson). Influences include John Mayer, Tracy Chapman, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Emmylou Harris and the BEATLES. Dekker is a fav with the press because of her world-wide spontaneous and heartfelt performances. Her 'Wounded Soldier" Video single doesn't have her in it -curious?! It is a must see! Now rates on with 5 stars on YOUTUBE and www.military.com. She is a Canadian 'indie' artist, though the album REVEALED is with the record label "Sonoma Mountain Entertainment". What sets Canadian, Melanie Dekker apart is her stunning, vivacious and captivating performance. The smokey depth of her voice and fantastic phrasing pull you into the stories and the combination of grit, sensitivity and the composition have audiences crave the vibe over and over again. Her concert credits include Faith Hill, Chaka Chan, Bryan Adams and Diana Krall. "A fiery performer that tells stories from the heart that are carried along with hooky melodies.....and the show is breathtaking!" SME studios Instrumentation David Marion (bass), Sam Cartwright(drums), Jason Nett (guitar), Melanie Dekker (guitar and lead vocal) Or she performs concerts SOLO:) (venue and tour depending) Discography singles: I SAID I, WHEN I THINK OF YOU, BLUE BLANKET, WOUNDED SOLDIER, WE'RE THE ANGELS These songs all streaming on radio (pop/ac radio in USA, Canada, and featured in Europe and Australia) Sept 2006 release a #1 seller on cd baby.com: "REVEALED" Reviews from the UK to USA available. Links
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