Melina’s been playing near and far! Many have seen and heard her music and emotion.
2008 Highlights
- Several classical piano recitals.
- Graduated with a BMus in classical piano from McGill University.
- Participated in a lot of open mic shows in Motreal and Toronto.
- Several performances with The Belluscious Girls.
Fun Year 2008
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Ye Olde Orchard Pub
Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 10 pm - 11 pm
1189 De la Montagne, Montreal, (514) 874-1569
Solo, piano and vocals; short set of covers and originals.
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Ye Olde Orchard Pub
Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 10 pm - 11 pm
1189 De la Montagne, Montreal, (514) 874-1569
Piano and vocals; short set of covers and originals; with guest Tim, guitar and vocals.
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Valentine Weekend @ Pesca Ristorante
Saturday, February 16, 2008, 8 pm - 11 pm
6834 St-Laurent Boul., Little Italy, Montreal, (514) 667-3867
Solo, piano and vocals.
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Clyde's
Saturday, March 1, 2008, 10 pm - 1 am
286 Lakeshore, Pointe-Claire
Performing with the Shawn Aloysius Band.
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Restaurant Le Quartier
Saturday, March 8, 2008, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
1001 Square Victoria, Montreal
Performing with the Redlite District Band.
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MacAllan's Bar - Golfomax
Saturday, March 22, 2008, 10 pm - 1 am
212 Dorval Ave, Dorval, West Island
With funk/rock band Hot and Heavy.
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The Belluscious Girls @ Club Opera
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 11 pm - 2 am
32 St-Catherine W, Montreal, (514) 842-2836
Performing with The Belluscious Girls and with guest artist Dave Navarro. 18+.
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Classical Recital
Thursday, April 10, 2008, 7 pm - 9 pm
McGill University Schulich Music Building, Clara Lichtenstein Hall, 527 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal
Classical Piano Recital (class of Professor Luba Zuk), with other performers.
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The Belluscious Girls @ Time Supper Club
Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 10 pm - midnight
997 St Jacques, Montreal, (514) 392-9292
Performing with The Belluscious Girls. 18+.
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Bar Voyageurs
Thursday, May 1, 2008, 9:30 pm - 12:30 am
The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, 900 Rene Levesque Blvd. W, Montreal, (514) 861-3511
Singing accompanied by pianist Gerry Pucci. This show is repeated on Saturday, May 2, at 9:30 pm.
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The Belluscious Girls @ Tulip Festival
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 7 pm - 10:45 pm
Tulip Festival Mirror Tent, Major's Hill Park, Downtown Ottawa
Performing with The Belluscious Girls a MOULIN ROUGE "EXTRAVAGANZA!" at the Opening Ceremony of the Tulip Festival in Ottawa. 5:30 pm Dinner show (Dinner 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm / Show 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm); 9:30 pm Cocktail show.
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Brutopia Brewpub
Friday, May 16, 2008, 10 pm - 1 am
1215 Crescent, Montreal, (514) 393-9277
With funk/rock band Hot and Heavy
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Sir Winston Churchill Pub
Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 8 pm - 11 pm
1459 Crescent, Montreal, (514) 288-3814
In a duo with a guest guitarist Shawn Aloysius. No cover. 18+
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Ye Olde Orchard Pub
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 10 pm - midnight
1189 De la Montagne, Montreal, (514) 874-1569
Piano and vocals; short set of covers and originals.
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Interview on the Radio
Friday, September 19, 2008, 9:45 am - 10 am
Radio Mike FM Montreal 105.1
Listen to an interview with Melina, when one of her songs will also be aired.
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Ye Olde Orchard Pub
Sunday, September 21, 2008, 10 pm - 11 pm
20 Prince Arthur West, Montreal, (514) 845-7772
Piano and vocals; short set of covers and originals.
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Clyde's
Friday, September 26, 2008, 10:30 pm - 1 am
286 Lakeshore, Pointe-Claire
Performing with the Aloysius Band.
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Le Zygoto Café
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 8 pm - 9 pm
5731 Ave du Parc, Montreal
Piano and vocals, opening for singer-songwriter Sarah Pearson. No cover. Doors open at 7:30pm.
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Open Mic @ Grumpy's Bar
Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 10 pm - midnight
1242 Bishop, Montreal, (514) 866-9010
Piano and vocals.
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Open Mic @ The Pound
Thursday, October 23, 2008, 8 pm - 11 pm
377 Richmond, Montreal
Piano and vocals.
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Gert's Pub
Thursday, November 6, 2008, 7:30 pm - midnight
3480 McTavish, Montreal
Piano and vocals, featuring also Rob Tamboriello on guitar. Double feature show with guitarist singer/songwriter Andrew O'Keeffe.
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Private Event
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 7 pm - midnight
Charlevoix, QC
Piano and vocals.
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Classical Recital
Monday, November 24, 2008, 8 pm - 10 pm
McGill University Schulich Music Building, Tanna Hall, 527 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal
Classical Piano Recital (class of Professor Luba Zuk), with other performers.
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Open Mic @ Bar le Confessional
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 9 pm - 11 pm
431 McGill Street, Old Montreal
Impromptu performance with guitarist singer/songwriter Sule Heitner.
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Live on TV
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 11:30 pm - midnight
CTV Montreal Cable 11
The 32nd Telethon of Stars Benefitting Research into Children's Diseases, with the Pat Lehman Band.
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Ye Olde Orchard Pub
Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 8 pm - 10 pm
1189 De la Montagne, Montreal, (514) 874-1569
Piano and vocals.
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Il Motore
Saturday, December 13, 2008, 9 pm - midnight
179 Jean-Talon St. W. , Montreal
With the Pat Lehman Band. Also featuring other bands.
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Open Mic @ The Supermarket
Sunday, December 21, 2008, 8 pm - 10 pm
268 Auga, Toronto
Piano and vocals with guest artist singer/guitarist Mindy Eklove.
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Open Mic @ Grossman's Tavern
Sunday, December 21, 2008, 11:30 pm - 1 am
379 Spadina, Toronto
Piano and vocals.
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Open Mic @ Free Times Cafe
Monday, December 22, 2008, 7 pm - 9 pm
320 College Street, Toronto
Piano and vocals.
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Open Mic @ Tranzac Club
Monday, December 22, 2008, 10 pm - midnight
292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto
Piano and vocals.