Melissa James and Guests
Crazy Coqs Cabaret, W1F 7ED , [Venue Details]“Best current British blues singer I know.” – The words of BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson who has long given a nod of approval to the work of this singer-songwriter. Melissa James is, however, much more than a blues singer.
In summer 2015 the recording of “Stripped Back” – her second album release – would unexpectedly take her in a new direction. “Live Again”, one of the songs recorded, had been written some two years before. Inspired by the silent call for help she had heard from a close companion, the song expresses the inner tussle of one who is enduring mental struggle.
Intuition guided Melissa‘s creative decision of recording the “Stripped Back” songs in a pared down setting. Her naked voice intimately placed against the backdrop of just the guitar played by Tom Gamble or the piano played by Arthur Lea.
All this gave space for her own voice and plight to clearly emerge. Later, rising from this understanding was the idea of Sing for Sane – a Big Sing and mental health initiative in which Melissa would extend invitations to anyone who wanted to sing with her to come and do just that. People from all walks of life would stand alongside her in public spaces, and during her concert performances, to sing on stage.
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Melissa James and Guests
Sunday, 8 Jun 2025 @7.30pm
Crazy Coqs Cabaret, W1F 7EDMore Information
“Best current British blues singer I know.” – The words of BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson who has long given a nod of approval to the work of this singer-songwriter. Melissa James is, however, much more than a blues singer.
In summer 2015 the recording of “Stripped Back” – her second album release – would unexpectedly take her in a new direction. “Live Again”, one of the songs recorded, had been written some two years before. Inspired by the silent call for help she had heard from a close companion, the song expresses the inner tussle of one who is enduring mental struggle.
Intuition guided Melissa‘s creative decision of recording the “Stripped Back” songs in a pared down setting. Her naked voice intimately placed against the backdrop of just the guitar played by Tom Gamble or the piano played by Arthur Lea.
All this gave space for her own voice and plight to clearly emerge. Later, rising from this understanding was the idea of Sing for Sane – a Big Sing and mental health initiative in which Melissa would extend invitations to anyone who wanted to sing with her to come and do just that. People from all walks of life would stand alongside her in public spaces, and during her concert performances, to sing on stage.
Admission
Min: £24.00
Max: £26.00
Performer name: Melissa James and Guests
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