Melia has become known as one of the top female indie rock artists on the music scene today. This musical prodigy is considered one of the top female lead guitarists of this generation, being compared to the likes of Joan Jett, Bonnie Raitt and other female guitar legends. Winner of 3 awards, including "Best Female Rock Artist", as well as "Best Rock Song" and "Song of the Year" ("Just a Bride") at the 2012 Indie Music Channel Awards and 2013 "Best Female Rock Artist" held at House of Blues in Hollywood, Melia's EP, "Soundproof Walls" is receiving rave reviews.
Melia began her music career as a guitarist at the age of 16. She had been trying to get her parents to let her take guitar lessons after going to her first Green Day show during it’s “American Idiot “ tour two years earlier. They made her wait two years before taking up lessons, which she feels propelled her motivation. She excelled at guitar very quickly, practicing 6-8 hours a day and within eight months of taking up the instrument had formed her first band with a couple of high school friends. Although she had always written poems and lyrics, while with her first band she also began writing her own music and lyrics and started playing some of that original music at shows.
After graduation she became serious about pursuing her musical career. During that summer after graduation she had the experience of a lifetime when she attended another Green Day concert and was chosen by lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong, to play guitar for the song “Jesus of Suburbia”.
She is still splitting her practice each day between guitar and vocals, in addition to becoming a guitar teacher at the school where she began her lessons. The music is a guitar-driven alternative rock style with message laden lyrics that come from her personal experiences or of those close to her.
She just completed working on her new EP "Skeletal Remains" with Grammy winning engineer/producer/mixer Kevin Killen (Peter Gabriel, Shakira). It was recorded in NYC at The Magic Shop and was released in December 2015.
Melia has played with The Offspring, Eve 6, Gaslight Anthem, Our Lady Peace, Walk The Moon, Oberhofer, The Tea Party, Thousand Foot Krutch, Love and Death, Big Wreck, Steve Vai, Twenty One Pilots, New Politics, Fuel, Sick Puppies, Black Star Riders, Lacuna Coil, Asia, Theory of A Deadman, The Misfits, Buckcherry and Halestorm.
Hi! Glad to know you like celtic music! It would be nice to keep you on my ReverbNation friends list...
Very Nice profile pics! I would be pleased to know which were your first steps on celtic subjects.
If you wish, you may find some music of my own, and plenty of celtic posts, music and free wallpapers on my blog... Celtic Sprite
Keep in touch dearie...
best wishes and blessings always ¤
Congrats to all the nominees and to ALL the very talented musicians on this amazing network! There is some extremely talented artists on here and what a GREAT way to showcase everyones hard work and talents. Keep making beautiful music!!!!!!
xoxoxoxo Melia
Loving all your track here Melia! Top end and radio worthy!! I had no idea all the anti-bullying work you have done and are doing until I read your whole bio! Very Cool!!!! Keep it up!
Thank you very much for friendship... I like this opportunity to share our worlds... The Life of a man is made up of a series of dreams which write our history, as well as our children, who then start to write their own. I decided to continue writing mine as soon as I began to dream in early childhood. One doesn't need to stop the journey along the way.
It is necessary to believe that the stars which light our way will never go out, and to continue to follow our dreams which inspire us in the most beautiful moments of our lives. If not, why is my star helping me to write so many fine melodies? I composed a suite for my dream, called " Melody for an Oscar", and I am convinced that one day someone will help me to reach for that Oscar in Hollywood, which I have always imagined in my dreams. No matter what, my dreams have enhanced my musical creativity, and for that I am thankful.
Enjoy !
Didier Euzet
Great music here ! Many thank's for your comment. Wish you all the best Melia, Greetings from the old stubborn,stiff-fingered,fumble-handed hopeless gobyheart swedish stillhopetobe guitarist/musician/music-maker
yep its a long way for me too im from philly. I think U and I are nominated for the same category best female rock artist. I heard your song and it is Great. Are you gonna be staying at the Days INN that is down the street from the house of blues.
Hey thanks for the compliments! Again, we thought you guys were awesome and we'd love to share a bill with you in the very near future haha. Tell the band we said hello, be safe in your travels and hope to hear from you soon!
3 x Congrats for you. Seriously big time :) I was not able to be in LA but I have followed on the sideline via internett. This is cool. Enjoy your awards xo
HI Melia:) I sent you a picture with us in it- such a great time:) Loved playing at both places too-so fun , so happy to finally meet my friend Viktoria Tocca & seeing Christopher and AaronG again-and a great time opening for Rythm crew although my time got kind of crazy going back to school on Tuesday morning. Great to see you, the band and famly there- even another guy in a rapper group from Rochester ! Congratulations on all ! Tivoli Skye
Melia, thank you for requesting my friendship. You are a fantastic music artist. Your music is a reflection of your beautiful soul. Your sound is fresh, powerful and refreshing. You will have a life long career, your so talented. May you always be happy, healthy, and know always you are loved by your fans.
SharBaby Newport
Hey MELIA!!
Thank You Lady!!!!!! Looking foward to seeing You at the Indie Music Awards!!!!!
Peace, Love & Happiness
SharBaby
Mar 26, 2012
dalton swain
Congrats Melia on the three nominations!!!! I wish you luck in taking home an award!!!!
Keep up the GREAT work.
Mar 26, 2012
Tivoli Skye
So excited! See you there :)
Best, Tivoli Skye
Tivoli = i lov it !
YAY! 4 music !
Mar 27, 2012
Tivoli Skye
Just a Bride :)
Mar 27, 2012
DragonRock
Melia, so happy for you. To be nominated for your music is just fantastic. Good Luck!
Mar 27, 2012
Eliseo Mauas Pinto
Hi! Glad to know you like celtic music!
It would be nice to keep you on my ReverbNation friends list...
Very Nice profile pics! I would be pleased to know which were your first steps on celtic subjects.
If you wish, you may find some music of my own, and plenty of celtic posts, music and free wallpapers on my blog...
Celtic Sprite
Keep in touch dearie...
best wishes and blessings always ¤
Mar 28, 2012
Eliseo Mauas Pinto
Thanx a lot for the compliment kind Mel... pleased to meet you on this life ♥
"Arise today through the strength of heaven,
light of the sun,
radiance of moon, splendor of fire,
speed of lightening,
softness of wind,
depth of the sea,
firmness of rock."
Keep up the sacred flame as always had... you are certainly blessed with the spirit of the divine feminine and the Goddess herself...
Shine on! ... like the sun, like the moon, like the stars....
Eternal Bliss! ☼
Mar 28, 2012
MELIA
xoxoxoxo Melia
Mar 30, 2012
Rug
Hey Melia, good to see you here and congrats on the nomination...
Mar 30, 2012
Anne Roos
Thank you for connecting with me, and thank you for the wonderful comment about my music! Great rockin' music!
Mar 30, 2012
Thom Stanley
Thanks! You also. Working on new CD. Hopefully will be out by winter. Keep Rockin'!
Peace!
Apr 1, 2012
Don-B
Melia.. Nice stuff..**
Apr 1, 2012
James Wilson
Very, very nice! Great sound, voice, songs, and playing!
Apr 1, 2012
James Wilson
And thanks for finding us! :)
Apr 1, 2012
Fredrik Lundin
Apr 1, 2012
DragonRock
Loving all your track here Melia! Top end and radio worthy!! I had no idea all the anti-bullying work you have done and are doing until I read your whole bio! Very Cool!!!! Keep it up!
Apr 1, 2012
Dave Panico
Melia,
Thanks for sharing that story about your grandfather. That's so cool... keep the jazz influence in your music. More music needs that today.
God Bless..
Apr 2, 2012
Warning Birds
Hey Melia,
Thanks for adding us :) Your songs are super tight and have a great rock sound.
Thanks
WB
Apr 3, 2012
Wolfgang Leng
Hello Melia...I wish you HAPPY EASTER !...many Greetings - Wolfgang
Apr 6, 2012
Akasa
Great to connect here!! keep up with your passion and talent!!
Apr 7, 2012
Didier Euzet Composer
Thank you very much for friendship... I like this opportunity to share our worlds...
The Life of a man is made up of a series of dreams which write our history, as well as our children, who then start to write their own. I decided to continue writing mine as soon as I began to dream in early childhood. One doesn't need to stop the journey along the way.
It is necessary to believe that the stars which light our way will never go out, and to continue to follow our dreams which inspire us in the most beautiful moments of our lives. If not, why is my star helping me to write so many fine melodies? I composed a suite for my dream, called " Melody for an Oscar", and I am convinced that one day someone will help me to reach for that Oscar in Hollywood, which I have always imagined in my dreams. No matter what, my dreams have enhanced my musical creativity, and for that I am thankful.
Enjoy !
Didier Euzet
Apr 7, 2012
Daniel Johnny Johnson Jr.
Thank you Love, Coming from a talent such as yourself, I really treasure your comment. You are simply awesome!
Apr 8, 2012
DragonRock
great job on the nominations Melia, Good Luck!!!!
Apr 8, 2012
Lars "Denne" Svalegården
Great music here ! Many thank's for your comment. Wish you all the best Melia, Greetings from the old stubborn,stiff-fingered,fumble-handed hopeless gobyheart swedish stillhopetobe guitarist/musician/music-maker
Apr 9, 2012
Vitautas
Hi you are great too! I like your tracks!
To stay in touch with me further just find me in skype- vitauts52
Apr 11, 2012
Katia Nicole
Thank you so much for visiting my page and leaving such a beautiful compliment!!! Can't wait to be in LA!! Thanks again!!
Apr 12, 2012
Raymond Widje
Hi Melia. I just stubled across your profile page :)). Damn you rock. go go go!!!
Apr 13, 2012
Ang Viglione
no problem I saw you were nominated for the imc's r u going to be at the show
Apr 14, 2012
Ang Viglione
yep its a long way for me too im from philly. I think U and I are nominated for the same category best female rock artist. I heard your song and it is Great. Are you gonna be staying at the Days INN that is down the street from the house of blues.
Apr 15, 2012
DragonRock
Good luck at the awards show MELIA!!!! we are pulling for you.
Apr 15, 2012
Elvis Lloyd Carden
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Apr 15, 2012
Michael Lee
You Rock, MELIA! Keep it Rockin & don't stop!!! ~M
Apr 20, 2012
Samille Johnson
Hey Melia Thanks for the friendship connect and YOU TOTALLY ROCK. I LOVE YOUR MUSIC YOU ARE SO GOOD. God Bless You.
Apr 23, 2012
Lindsay Alward
Hi Melia & thanks for connecting. Congrats with the nominations. Looking forward to seeing you guys perform Sunday too!
Apr 23, 2012
Marcus Dyson
Thanks, Melia! Love your sound as well. Looking forward to meeting you at the Awards!
Apr 28, 2012
Sean Reyes
Blessings,
Sean Reyes
Apr 29, 2012
Death Saddle Syndicate
Hey thanks for the compliments! Again, we thought you guys were awesome and we'd love to share a bill with you in the very near future haha. Tell the band we said hello, be safe in your travels and hope to hear from you soon!
Apr 30, 2012
Raymond Widje
3 x Congrats for you. Seriously big time :) I was not able to be in LA but I have followed on the sideline via internett. This is cool. Enjoy your awards xo
May 1, 2012
DIAMANTE
Great meeting you too! I'm sure will be rocking the stage together soon! Congrats!
May 1, 2012
Kathy
Great Sound!!!! Congrats on your win!!!
May 2, 2012
DragonRock
congrats on your awards MELIA! You are truly deserving!
May 2, 2012
Tivoli Skye
HI Melia:) I sent you a picture with us in it- such a great time:) Loved playing at both places too-so fun , so happy to finally meet my friend Viktoria Tocca & seeing Christopher and AaronG again-and a great time opening for Rythm crew although my time got kind of crazy going back to school on Tuesday morning. Great to see you, the band and famly there- even another guy in a rapper group from Rochester ! Congratulations on all ! Tivoli Skye
Tivoli= i lov it ! Yay 4 Music!
Tivoli Skye <3
May 3, 2012
DragonRock
Love the pics from LA Melia. You look fantastic.
May 4, 2012
evangeline arias
Melia, thank you for requesting my friendship. You are a fantastic music artist. Your music is a reflection of your beautiful soul. Your sound is fresh, powerful and refreshing. You will have a life long career, your so talented. May you always be happy, healthy, and know always you are loved by your fans.
May 6, 2012
Marchi ISAACONOKAH
Hi MELIA
Thanks for friending me. You really are a hard working young lady. Keep it up.
Marchi.
May 6, 2012
dalton swain
congrats Melia on all you nominations and awards. You are truly an amazing songwriter and musician.
May 7, 2012
Emily Gambone
We really enjoyed meeting you guys too. You guys were awesome. We ought to plan a show sometime. This fall is when our schedule kind of opens up some.
May 8, 2012
Magda Kaminski
thank you very much!!! :-)
May 10, 2012
Ronald Sillito
Thank-You Very Much Melia, I Really Appreciate it, Nice to Meet You to...Ron...>
May 12, 2012
Wolfgang Leng
Thx Melia...I wish you a pleasant and sunny weekend, mixed with many beautiful moments! - Peace & Love - Wolfgang
May 12, 2012