“If you can’t be safe, be spectacular.”
A phrase setting the musical tone for Mel Monaco, Canadian singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist from Muskoka, Ontario. Influenced by her musical and creative family, this mixture of inspiration helped shape Monaco’s musical journey.
We are thrilled to announce that Mel Monaco will be sharing her musical talents with us at our upcoming Annual Night of Miracles Fundraising Gala!
Starting out on the stage, Monaco found her artistic home and greatest passion: singing and songwriting. At the age of 18, an ambitious Mel set the goal to write and release five records before turning 30 — mission accomplished. Her most recent album, Catching Ladybugs, turned heads.
Building on the success of earlier releases such as Wishing Waiting Floating (2018) and Falling For The Third Time (2017), Monaco explored influences from RnB, Jazz, Soul, and Funk, defining her now notable ‘Groovy Pop’ style. She was also recognized by her local arts and culture community, winning the St. Catharines Arts Awards, Emerging Artist.
Monaco has performed on stages such as Canal Days, opened for Blue Rodeo, played the Horseshoe Tavern, and returned to the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival multiple times. While live performances took a temporary hiatus, Monaco spent 2021 in the studio for her sixth album. She is set to release a new EP, Better Not Bitter, with three accompanying music videos in 2021.
Monaco has also teamed up with local business 13th St. Winery to produce a Mel Monaco wine, “Mel Say Rosé All Day,” and for nostalgia and practical purposes, she will produce a 2022 Mel Monaco calendar.
2022 marks a special year for Monaco as she celebrates 10 years of Mel Monaco! Always traveling to find inspiration, she turns every experience into lyrical memories. Even in trying times, Monaco continues moving forward. Keep an eye and ear on Mel Monaco in 2021 and 2022 — she’s untameable.
Thank you, Mel, for your support! We look forward to celebrating a Night of Miracles with you on May 6th!
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Join Mel and The Crew on May 6th for a Night of Miracles: www.communitycrew.ca/gala
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