Mel Cheeky performs original contemporary folk acoustic vocals. Her music is heard regularly in Second Life and is available on CD from her website at www.melaniefudge.com

About Mel Cheeky...

Hi there. I'm just an ordinary girl that likes to sing, play guitar and write (in that order). I currently reside in Wales, United Kingdom. I've been playing guitar and writing songs for several years and have 25 originals to date.

Why this name?
You couldn't make a name like this up!

How does the internet change the music industry?
It's a stream for any individual. Anyone can be a recording artist from home.

Band History:
It all started from the age of 7 ish, when I just would not stop singing. The whole family would tell me to be quiet. Actually, they still do - but I never quit haha. I can be found singing away into the early hours.

Your influences?
I have my own personal muse. :) On a vocal scale I would have to say Karen Carpenter. She has been a HUGE influence on the sound I have become today. Richard Carpenter is an amazing musician / writer too!

Favorite spot?
NEW YORK! NEW YORK!

Equipment used:
My voice. (This came free! Lol!).
Takamine electro acoustic guitar.
Shure pg58 mic.
Behringer 10 channel mixer.
Soundblaster Live 7.1 (YOU HAVE TO GET ONE!!!).
Giraffe mic stand.
Adobe audition.
My pc.
All recordings are made in my not so glamorous bedroom haha!

Anything else...?
The best way to decide about me is to listen. :)

More Information: www.melaniefudge.com