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Ok. Let’s get this out of the way early. Melissa Etheridge is a stone cold badass, and anyone dares tell you any differently is wrong. And possibly jealous. It’s very easy to be jealous of Melissa Etheridge. Anyway, as she nears her thirtieth year in the music industry, it’s sometimes easy to forget what a radical figure and unabashed force for good she is to this day. So let’s go over that, shall we?
Her story begins at eight years old, which was when she first picked up the guitar. During her teenage years she performed with several country bands before shipping up to Boston to study at the Berkeley College of Music.
She honed her craft over three semesters before dropping out and making a proper try at a music career in Los Angeles. She almost immediately hit the ground running, finding the man who manages her to this day while performing for some friends of hers at a bar in Pasadena, and she was picked up by Island Records soon after.
Her first effort for the label remained unreleased as, according to the label, it was too glossy and polished. Turns out they had a point; she re-recorded and remastered it in four days, the subsequent album was an underground hit and its lead single “Bring Me Some Water” was nominated for a Grammy.
There’s no real way I can sum up Etheridge’s career without being given a book to do so, the 90’s gave her the kind of stardom that most would sell their family's souls for. With her fourth album “Yes, I Am” being certified six times platinum and giving her a top ten single in the form of “I’m The Only One”.
She has since performed with Bruce Springsteen, won an Academy Award, and won a life threatening battle with breast cancer. As if that wasn’t enough, she stole the show at the 2005 Grammy awards with a rendition of Janis Joplin’s “Piece Of My Heart” while still bald from her chemotherapy.
She’s a true icon, as a gay woman to make it in Rock and Roll, as a cancer survivor, as one of the best songwriters of her generation, you name it, there’s inspiration you can take from this woman. Not to mention how she can still kick it live with the best of them. But don’t take my word for it, see her at the next chance you get and know you’re in the presence of a once in a lifetime talent.
Avis
I have been watching Melissa Etheridge since I can remember, all the way back to when MTV had music videos and there was only one MTV not 10 different spin-offs. I still believe that "I'm The Only One" is one of the sexiest videos ever. Melissa is very inspirational, having survived cancer and still rocking on stage, just amazing. She came to Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI this year and although it rained almost no one left her stage. We were mesmerized and unable to move.
She played guitar, harmonica and drums and I am not sure I have ever heard a woman play the harmonica before and it was great. I loved every second of it. When she played the drums she was actually playing them at the same time as the drummer it was very cool to have them both pounding away at them, it sounded so cool.
You could tell looking up at her during her guitar solos that she was in another place almost, kind of like she was just playing for her, playing for the joy of playing. She was happy and glowing, I just got goose bumps thinking about it actually. She also mentioned that she recently got married to a Wisconsinite and is now part of the Green Bay Packer family as all Wisconsinites are.
She was fun and smart and looked great. Better than she has in a long time. I can only hope that at her age I can find something that still brings me so much joy and ability to share with the world. She truly is a hero in my mind.
K8_S
Melissa Etheridge at the O2 indigo. Love the artist..... love the venue.
Fantastic concert celebrating 25 years of the ‘Yes I am’ album. Featuring songs from the album and personal commentary from the amazing Ms. Etheridge.
Melissa was in great voice, singing with passion and clearly enjoying herself as much as the enthusiastic fans. Her guitar work was excellent, backed up by a cracking trio of thumping musicians. The indigo at O2 is a relaxed venue, small enough to feel really close to the performers, but with great sound and atmosphere.
During the final tune of the night Melissa joined the drummer for a ‘drum solo’... handing out the sticks she used to members of the audience... me being one!
Definitely recommended if you love seeing a Rock Chick turning it up to 11!!
sholste
We attended the most amazing Melissa concert at The Garde last night! I didn’t at first realize that I purchased VIP seats! This was our 9th Anniversary celebration and we both thought that Melissa performed better than ever! Her guitar playing raised the roof! She had The Garde Center on their feet !! The venue is beautiful and I had to call rhe venue twice before this show and they were so very pleasant and personable! The restaurants in close proximity to the venue were amazing! Parking at the court house was safe and free of charge!
Melissa was so down to earth and when she played the drums the crowd went wild!!! I’d love to see a repeat performance at this venue as I met so many other Melissa fans who would love to have a Melissa reunion!!
marianne-murawsku
From the second she enters the stage with her passion and opening song she keeps you guessing what song will be next and which guitar she will use. You will find yourself in awe with her story telling and amazing passion for each song while she connects with each person in the audience. She sparks a memory with every note, lyric, and song that takes you back to what you were feeling when you found yourself lost in her song. I have been a fan of hers since I my early teenage years. I have been to many concerts and to this day I have never left dissatisfied and I always leave wanting more and full of joy. She is an amazing person, artist, and advocate that has so much to give any person that attends a concert.
TC2411
The last time I saw Melissa Etheridge was in 2006, 2 weeks before I gave birth to my firstborn. Seeing her again, 8 years later was like taking a trip back to that moment. She was amazing - her voice was perfection. The acoustics were awesome. The SF symphony was thrilling to hear (it was my first time). One of the first songs she sang was my absolute favorite... it turns out it's one of her favorites as well 'You Can Sleep While I Drive'... I don't think there was a note that was off-tune. Her voice has remained the same over the years
caroline-kim-1
Awesome show
We drove 2 1/2 hours to see her in Eugene Oregon and it was worth every mile. I would do it again in a heart beat. The woman can sing,play guitar,harmonica and drums. If you want two hours of solid entertainment and music that will have out of your seat go see Melissa Etheridge,you will not be disappointed.
dolandonaldm
Melissa Rocked the Woodland Park Zoo last night it was awesome concert only wish it would have lasted longer. Blondie was good too took back to the 80's my sister and I had a great time I wold defiantly go back again next year if she comes. It perfect night in Seattle for a outdoor concert.
lashawnda-brown
She was outstanding. Very talented. One of the better concerts I've ever seen. Expressed that believe in your yourself. Which I thought was a great I would like to see her again. I hope she returns again soon. I would love to just set down n talk to her.
gay-waugh
Great show!
Lots of crowd interaction. Lots of hits, new and old. Simple no frill stage, light show. Which is fine, she doesn't need all that stuff to make it better. Her voice was great. 3rd time seeing her, I would always go back to see her.
john-k-lyons
Saw Melissa like 3 yrs ago at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle & she was AWESME then... Think I might, no I will see her again in July & w/Blondie (Debra Harry)I partied w/ her in Ballard back in the day. U kno I'll be there in July, can't wait !!!!
TuckerLee
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