Melanie A. Davis

Emanating from the low hills of western Kentucky (Murray, KY) are the unmistakable songs of Melanie A. Davis. A performer at heart and writer by trade, her ability to craft simultaneously poignant and liberating tunes is steeped in an appreciation for the nuances of human relationships. Whether contemplating the potential of her immediate community, reflecting the global zeitgeist, or considering her own vices, she never shies away from the glaring truths therein. 

A classically trained vocalist and self-taught guitarist, Davis floats her distinctive voice overtop fingerstyle guitar that oscillates from the Appalachian picking tradition to bossa nova-inspired rhythms. With a clear emphasis on poet lyricism that cuts as much as it soothes, she takes clear inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Bobbie Gentry, and Joan Baez.