Melanie Dekker - A Voice Like Chocolate

- Well dressed for your occasion, and if your event has a theme, I'll be sure to get in on it, both with musical choices and attire.
- Timely. I like to be early and when possible, set up before the guests arrive.
- I can bring 2 different size PA's. 1. For events under 50 persons, and 2. Event with a larger # of guests from 50-150.
- Though most commonly hired as a feature performer, background is easily attained with extra attention to volume and vibe, and song choice carefully chosen.
- I will liven up the room!
- I am typically hired to specifically make people dance, though when the CCR, and LADY GAGA tunes com out , they sure do anyway:)

MELANIE DEKKER
An authentic roots-pop sensation from Vancouver, BC, Canada with Dutch roots. Her world-class strumming & voice like chocolate earned her the radio hit "I Said I” and 1000’s of tour dates. Many in the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany & Switzerland. Weaving between bluesy-folk & rootsy-pop, emotion and power, she tugs on your heart and leaves you smiling. While on tour again next spring with her new ‘Secret Spot’ album, her 'Barnstormer, take on' album and her 'New Old Fashioned Way' Christmas album, one cannot ignore that her past 6 CDs have fabulous songs & accolades: “Distant Star” sold 13,000 copies & "Revealed' was produced by David Kershenbaum (Tracy Chapman) and “Lekker eh” is deliciously live and Dutch/Canadian. She’s opened for Bryan Adams (also in Neu-Ulm!), Diana Krall, Faith Hill & Chaka Khan. Both as a solo performer and with a full band. Dekker’s vivacious character is best experienced at a live show, though can also be witnessed on her popular youtube videos which include the Polar Bear Swim, her own tooth removal, concerts in Afghanistan, and a romantic run-in with a mannequin.

Festival Highlights - Headlined the Viru Folk Music Fest in Estonia || Skagen Music Festival, the Ebeltoft Music Festival & Nibe Music Festival in Denmark || Hildesheim Jazz Festival, the Dresden Stadt Fest, Tollwood Munich & the Rudolstadt World Music festival in Germany || and at home in Canada you’ve heard her at the (link hidden)ncouver Harmony Arts Festival, the Shambhala Music Festival, Filberg Folk Music Festival, & White Rock Sea Fest.

My goal is to take your event from good to great.

And you can request a fabulous GIFT PACK, w/fanny packs and hippie t-shirts and LPs as part of the surprise and/or prizes and/or gifts at your event.

Quotes/Reviews:
"Pure love of life packed into her own songs"
"This musicians charm and musicality leaves you in the best mood"
"She owns an infectious smile and makes every stage her living room"
"A voice like chocolate & a magical evening"
"Not just a voice, a radiant fountain of good humour"
"Greets the audience with sparkling eyes and enchanting songs - sometimes in depth, sometimes cheeky, sometimes rockin', but always authentic, direct, and powerful. With that certain something extra"
"Melanie Dekker's slightly smoky and warm voice moved virtuously and multi-faceted through a wide variety of musical styles"

I can bring what you / we need. Including nice ambient 'stage' lighting.
Need - ONE power outlet :)
If I am crossing the border to the USA from Vancouver, CANADA, then the rental cost is $150USD. (only!)
If there is a sound technician, please place me in direct contact. Avoids confusion and it's a better experience all round.