Edgy and ever-intense, singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick is famous for magnetic live shows that set fire to the potent folk-rock tunes showcased on albums like last year's The Other Side. Navigating through the realms of heartache, rebel-love, and soulful self-examination, Melissa's performances unleash a captivating persona described by the Boston Phoenix as "The soul of an ancient high priestess with some banshee and amazon thrown in for good measure."

After a stint studying bass guitar on a scholarship at Berklee College of Music, Melissa began performing in coffeehouses in 1994. She soon wound up in Boston, where she won Best Folk Rock Band at the 1999 Boston Music Awards for the album Everything I Need.

In the years since, she has continued to build a loyal following with the powerful, dextrous guitar and vocals that push her music well over the edge of familiar folk confines.

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