SHOWS

2.13

Pompe n Honey at the Thirsty Squirrel

4-7pm, Thirsty Squirrel, Solitude Resort, SLC, UT

2.28

Pearly Blue at Molly Greens

3-6pm, Molly Greens, Brighton, UT

3.14

Banjo Cake Album Release Show at UMOCA

7pm Doors, co-billed with River Map, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, SLC, UT

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Discover all of Melissa's albums, including those from the various bands she’s part of, and explore the unique story behind each one.

MELISSA

With a rich alto voice and a banjo style that bridges old-time tradition with contemporary edge, this Utah-based artist is a storyteller at heart—turning lived-in details into songs that feel both timeless and immediate. Rooted in the honesty of folk, bluegrass, old-time music, and early jazz, her performances pair driving banjo work with lyrical narratives that linger long after the last note.

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