Ms. Mel is a versatile vocalist, singing blues, rock, jazz, soul, pop, and many other styles of music. She can sing your favorite songs or perform her original soul/blues tunes. She is a warm and engaging performer, comfortable creating background music ambience or being the center of the attention to help the crowd get dancing!
In addition to her work as a session and touring vocalist and songwriter, Mel is also an extremely popular performer of children's music. She creates high energy, interactive performances that are fun for the whole family. Kids and parents alike love hearing Mel rock out at the party or event.
Get in touch - Mel is available for solo, duo, or band performances. :)
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Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 300 minutes
Languages: English, Italian
Ms. Mel (Mel Johnston) is a vocalist, musician, songwriter, essayist, and children's performer based in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to her training as a vocalist and singer, Mel also plays guitar, piano, and ukulele.
She has toured the US as a featured and backing vocalist. She is a popular session singer and VO artist. She co-leads the soul-blues band, The Foxy Johnstons. She also has a deep love of music education, working for many years as a music instructor of private lessons and group classes. She loves children, and writes and performs empowering music just for kids. Mel is an incredibly adaptable performer - she can sing virtually any genre for any sort of function or event. She loves it all and looks forward to talking to you about your upcoming event!
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