Melanie Fiona

We all know that I'm a music LOVER! Last night I got to enjoy another GREAT music night. I've been up on Melanie Fiona for some time now. No, not because we have the same name! The first time I heard "Give it to Me Right" I was on it. The song had a good beat, had me moving, and her voice was amazing. So, being the person that I am, when I'm passionate about something I'll look it up. And look her up I did. I found video after video on youtube. Lots of backyard stuff, so you can really hear her pure voice. The second song I heard is what really got me, "Somebody Come get Me." OOOHHHH CHILD! That one had me! I followed her instantly on youtube.

"Give it to me Right" was playing more and more on the radio. Woo hoo for me, but people still didn't know who she was. So, whenever anyone would ask me who was singing b/c trust me I was screaming the words along with it, I would give them my schpeel on how they really need to know who she is b/c SHE IS AMAZING! (And, I'm sure you've seen me post her videos on my fb page.) Lucky for me she was visiting KMEL! HOOLLLERRR! I don't know who made the initial call, but I got to be instudio when we came and sang on air. Her voice was even more amazing in person, a capella. Really, it brought tears to my eyes (that I had to hold back), gave me goosebumps, and made each hair on my body stand on end....yes it was that moving. Phil and I got to hang around after and I got to meet her. We even talked for some time. She asked me if I was a singer too b/c of my voice. I even asked her about "Somebody Come get Me," she was surprised I knew about it. She's a really down to earth person, which is what makes me love her even more.

On to last night!!! I heard Melanie Fiona was coming to town and of course I HAD to make the call or text. lol Happy early birthday to me. I got the confirmation that I was IN!!! I invited a few of my close friends and we got to watch her interview with Chuy, and sing the night away. She only had a few songs to sing...but we (the crowd) yelled so many of her songs that she did a little medley. Of course I was yelling along to each one she did sing! But, the one I wanted her to sing most, and she did was "Sad Songs." Oh man how that song speaks to my soul. It's bringing me to tears even thinking about it. Hearing her sing it in person was sooo much more powerful than the CD. The CD has nothing on her skills in person. OOOhhh and she sang the clincher song for me, "Somebody Come get Me." It's not on her CD, and the person in front of me must've heard me singing (aka yelling) along it b/c she turned and asked me what it was called. hahaha!

Needless to say, I enjoyed myself. I wish we would've stayed longer so I could take a picture with her again. But, I received her personal notes for the evening, so I'll be happy with that.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Tone, great early birthday gift!