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Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Belle Mina consists of four women on the edge. Fronted by singer/songwriter Michelle Lott, the band strews emotional waves of sound to the listener; tickling, licking, then smacking the audience from the stage. At 23, Lott combines the lust of a young life with a lethal vocal edge honed in the Deep South. Drummer Sarah Bridges shares Lott’s vision, as a founding member of the two year-old band. With the addition of Alyssa Hicks on the piano and back up vocals, Belle Mina has achieved audible ecstasy. - The Valley Report by Cumulus Media, Huntsville, AL
Today, Belle Mina is one of Birmingham’s strongest bands. Their sound is accessible without being bland or conventional, and it is electric yet features folk elements. One might notice that they are one of the few local acts consisting of all females. And while sex does not determine the quality of a person’s music, it is always nice to see women playing in this city’s musical sea of men.
Most recently, Belle Mina has been selected to open up for The Corin Tucker Band at The Bottletree on September 22. Be sure to check out this up-and-coming local band- along with the queen of vibrato- for yourselves and prepare to be impressed. - Kaleidoscope
Discography
Singles, "Penitentiary" and "Trees", in which both have been played on Birmingham Mountain Radio.
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Bio
Birmingham, Alabama's Belle Mina came together in a natural turn of events-through Facebook. Michelle, the lead singer and guitarist, had the idea, Alyssa had the motivation, and Sarah just happened to be checking her Facebook that day. After a posted status, some comments exchanged, Belle Mina began their first practices in a 2 bedroom apartment in downtown Birmingham. They didn't have mic's, and Alyssa was forced to use an irreparably out of tune piano, but hopes were high. Sort of.
Since then, they've surprised the Alabama music scene with their high energy performances, their catchy songs, and their on stage banter. And, thankfully, they have a working keyboard and microphones.
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