Emerging on to the Midwest rock scene only a couple of years ago, melaniejane has already begun to take the music world by storm. With her new CD release, produced by Michael Hoffmann (The Verve Pipe, Willy Porter, The Holy Ranger), this multi-talented rock songstress stands side by side with the nations finest talent. A guitarist, pianist and trained cellist, melaniejane incorporates a wide variety of influences into her dynamic folk-rock compositions. She is a sensitive and powerful vocalist with driving guitar grooves. Without a doubt, time will prove her an important force to be reckoned with. melaniejane has performed in the US, Japan and Europe. melaniejane has appeared with/opened for such noted artists as: Sam Llanas (The BoDeans), Victor DeLorenzo (Violent Femmes), The Silos, Sigmund Snopek and Dick Parry (saxophonist from Pink Floyd), John Doe (of X), Alejandro Escovedo, Chris Smither, Sally Timms (Mekons), Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing), Mary Fahl (October Project), Jen Chapin, Dan Bern... melaniejane's talent has been recognized by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI): 1999 WAMI nominee -- String Performer 2000 WAMI nominee -- Female Vocalist of the Year 2000 WAMI nominee -- Folk Artist 2000 WAMI nominee -- Strings She was also voted by the Shepherd Express as: 2003 - Best of Milwaukee -- Female Performer melaniejane's music has been featured on National Public Radio's 'Car Talk' as well as college radio stations both in the US and in Europe. She has also been a featured guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Higher Ground" and has frequently appeared live on-air in the WMSE studios. WHAT THE PRESS HAS TO SAY........ Nick Carter from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes melaniejane as "a charismatic writer of her own songs as well as an elaborate interpreter of other works........" The Shepherd Express writes..... "melaniejane writes arresting pop songs and has the guitar skills and plaintive voice to carry it off with charm, grace and gusto!" The Paper adds... "melaniejane's up-tempo songs take on a jangly, almost folkish quality... she really shines with slow-motion near-dirges....favorable comparisons to The Cowboy Junkies aren't out of line....." Jolynn Woehrer from OnMilwaukee.com describes melaniejane as a "passionate and graceful voice (with) powerful acoustic guitar effects....." Kathy McCann from The Shepehrd Express describes melaniejane as: an "ever-smiling.... confident performer and inspired songwriter...."