Melina’s been playing near and far! Many have seen and heard her music and emotion.
2009 Highlights
- During the 2009-2010 ski season, Melina performed on Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm-11pm, at the Nansen Lounge, Fairmont Tremblant Hotel, Mont-Tremblant - piano and vocals, a mix of jazz, R&B, contemporary and originals. 3045 Chemin de la Chapelle, Mont-Tremblant, QC.
- The new music video City of Love that was filmed in May 2009 has just been finalized and released, after many man-hours of editing. The screening party took place on November 28 2009, at The Confessional Bar, 431 McGill Street, Montreal.
- Many, many hours of shooting of the music video for Melina's song X-Ray Eyes took place in November 2008. Thank you to all the friends who have participated and have made this adventure possible. Editing of the video is now finished. The video has been released and you can view it here.
- Co-writing for heavy metal band The Agonist's 2nd album, released on Century Media in Jan 2009
Fun Year 2009
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Open Mic @ Le Confessional
Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 8 pm - 11 pm
Bar Le Confessional
431 McGill Street, Old MontrealOpen mic - piano and vocals. Other artists include Sule, Nil, Jeremie from Star Académie, Jah Faith, Reuben Booza, Matt Antaya. No cover.
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Gert's Pub
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 8 pm - 11 pm
3480 McTavish, Montreal
Double feature show with guitarist singer/songwriter Andrew O'Keeffe.
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Classical Recital
Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 6 pm - 8 pm
McGill University Schulich Music Building, Clara Lichtenstein Hall, 527 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal
Melina's final solo recital, in preparation for her ARCT final piano exam. Student of Prof Luba Zuk. - No cover.
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COMPASSION
Friday, February 13, 2009, 8 pm - 8:45 pm
Oscar Peterson Hall, Concordia University, Loyola Campus, 7141 Sherbrooke West, Montreal
Hosted by the 51st Garnet Key Society, Concordia University.
Collaborating with choreographer/dancer Greg Selinger for a unique interaction of live music and dance, a showcase of various Montreal artists and talents. All proceeds from ticket sales and additional donations will go directly to The Heart & Stroke Foundation. -
Fundraiser
Friday, February 13, 2009, 9 pm - 11 pm
Grumpy's, 1242 Bishop, Montreal
Piano and Vocals at a fundraiser event for the Scrivener Creative Review, a nationally distributed McGill magazine that publishes fiction, poetry, photography, book reviews, and interviews (this year with Michael Ondaatje). Other featured artists Charlotte Cornfield, and bluegrass group Oxen Talk.
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Gert's Pub
Thursday, February 19, 2009, 8 pm - 9 pm
3480 McTavish, Montreal
Piano and vocals. Opening for rock/ska band Claptrap. $5 cover.
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Private Function
Saturday, March 21, 2009, 5 pm - 7 pm
Montreal
Cocktail hour. Solo piano and voice.
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Free Times Cafe
Sunday, April 5, 2009, 7 pm - 8 pm
320 College/University, Toronto, 416-967-1078
1 hour-set! Opening for singer-songwriter Mike Carlton from York University. No cover, pay-as-you-want.
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Open Mic @ James Joyce Irish Pub
Sunday, April 5, 2009, 10 pm - 11 pm
386 Bloor W, (ANNEX) Toronto, 416-324-9400
Piano and vocals. No cover.
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Label Showcase Night
Thursday, April 23, 2009, midnight - midnight
Club Lambi, 4465 Saint-Laurent, Montreal
Piano and vocals with guitarist Ben Champagne, opening for and later singing with soul/funk band Pat Lehman and the Dropbeat Kings.
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MMSA Paparazzi Night
Friday, May 1, 2009, 9 pm - 11 pm
Restaurant Le Quartier, 1001 Square Victoria, Montreal, (514) 875-9669
Guest appearance, piano and vocals and backed by 2 hip hop dancers.
Tickets can be purchased through the MMSA (1 for $15, 2 for $25 and 8 for $10). -
Tribute to Thandie Klaasen
Saturday, May 30, 2009, 8:30 pm - 11 pm
Cabaret du Mile End (ex Kola Note), 5240 avenue du Parc, Montreal, (514) 274-9339
Performing with other singers in a tribute to the legendary Thandie Klaasen at Lorraine Klaasen's concert "Mother and Daughter United in Song". Tickets $30.
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Brutopia Brewpub
Sunday, June 14, 2009, 9 pm - 11 pm
1215 Crescent, Montreal, (514) 393-9277
Piano and vocals, with Dan Hargadon on guitar.
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Open Mic @ Bar Le Confessional
Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 8 pm - 11 pm
431 McGill Street, Old Montreal
Piano and vocals.
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Brutopia Brewpub
Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 9 pm - midnight
1215 Crescent, Montreal, (514) 393-9277
Piano and vocals, with Dan Hargadon on guitar.
Featuring other Montreal Songwriters: The Boneman & Mrs. Bones, William Rockwell, Nikita U, Bud Rice. -
The Yellow Door Coffeehouse,
Saturday, June 20, 2009, 7 pm - 10 pm
3625 Aylmer (Between Prince Arthur and des Pins), Montreal, (514) 845-2600
Piano and vocals.
Two other acts to be featured in addition to Melina: singer/guitarist Elaine Ryan and singer/pianist Sheena (a.k.a. Darling Ghost). Cover $8, $5 for students. -
Clyde's Bar
Friday, July 10, 2009, 8 pm - 11 pm
Pointe Claire, Montreal West Island
Performing for the Leukemia Society in a benefit concert.
Also featuring guest beatboxer Dominique Laguë. Headliner of the night is soul/funk band Pat Lehman and the Dropbeat Kings. -
Midnight Madness Festival
Friday, July 17, 2009, 7 pm - 10 pm
Oakville, Ontario
Melina performs with soul/funk band Pat Lehman and the Dropbeat Kings.
Outdoor show. -
Bar Voyageurs
Thursday, July 23, 2009, 9 pm - midnight
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal
Piano and voice.
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Dorval Outdoor Concert Series
Monday, July 27, 2009, 8 pm - 10 pm
Pine Beach Park, Dorval
Melina performed with soul/funk band Pat Lehman and the Dropbeat Kings.
Free admission. Bring your lawn chair. -
Rhythmes Tremblant
Sunday, August 9, 2009, 8 pm - 11 pm
Mont-Tremblant
Melina performed with soul/funk band Pat Lehman and the Dropbeat Kings.
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Montreal Funkfest 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009, 7 pm - 10 pm
P'tit Cafe Campus, 57 Prince Arthur, Montreal
Melina performs with soul/funk band Pat Lehman and the Dropbeat Kings.
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Gap North American Acoustic Music Day
Thursday, August 20, 2009, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Gap Store, Carrefour Angrignon, 7077 Newman Blvd, Lasalle
On Aug 20 2009, every Gap store in the U.S. and Canada hosted an exclusive, live acoustic music night to celebrate Gap's 40 years of heritage in jeans and music. Melina performed a free acoustic show for the Gap North American Acoustic Music Day, sponsored by The Gap.
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Bar Voyageurs
Thursday, August 20, 2009, 9 pm - midnight
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal
Piano and vocals.
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Clyde's Bar
Thursday, October 15, 2009, midnight - midnight
Pointe Claire, Montreal West Island
Performing with soul/funk/motown band Patrick Lehman and the Dropbeat Kings. Also featuring the On the Flip Side Band. Cover $10.
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Bar Voyageurs
Thursday, October 22, 2009, 9 pm - midnight
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal
Piano and vocals, with guest guitarist Jordan Peters.
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Fat Black Pussy Cat bar/lounge
Sunday, November 1, 2009, 8 pm - 9 pm
130 West 3rd Street, Manhattan, New York, USA
Melina plays and sings her original music with the amazing house band, cover $15 and 2 drink minimum.
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Bar Voyageurs
Thursday, November 5, 2009, 9 pm - midnight
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal
Piano and vocals, with guest pianist Ian Bartczak.
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Bar Voyageurs
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 9 pm - midnight
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal
Piano and Vocals, with guest guitarist Jordan Peters.
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Linux Caffe
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 7 pm - 11 pm
Toronto
No cover, solo vocals and piano, all original material, 6-song EP & DVD for sale. Opening act by Elora Taylor at 7pm and Adam Martin at 8pm.
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Bar Voyageurs
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 9 pm - midnight
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal
Piano and vocals, with guest singer Natalie Harvey.
Repeated on Friday, November 26. -
Bar Le Confessional
Saturday, November 28, 2009, 6 pm - 9 pm
431 McGill Street, Montreal
Screening of City of Love music video. No cover, free drinks and snacks to those who participated in the shoot. Everyone is invited to share in the public showing of this intensely Montreal-centric project! Support your local artists, support the arts, love your city!
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New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2009, 8 pm - 1 am
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal
Melina Soochan, piano and vocals, and pianist Gerry Pucci in alternating sets throughout the evening.