Orlando’s sweetheart Melissa Crispo has rocked Girls at Gay Days and Lilish Fair every year since 2004. Her band also opened for Betty (of L-Word acclaim) at the Florida AIDS Foundation Benefit, has played Central Florida Pride, Daytona Pride, and Flagstaff (AZ) Pride. She was a finalist in the Women Who Rock Florida Battle of the Bands 2006, and regularly plays full-band and acoustic shows at GLBT clubs throughout Florida. Her debut cd “A Break in the Clouds”, produced by Brett Hestla (Creed/Dark New Day) and Justin Thomas, serves up ten heart-felt and power-packed tunes, with a side of sarcastic humor and wit. This is one radio-friendly/pop-rock collection that will have you singing along in your car (and shower!) at the top of your lungs. Filled with heartache and discovery, these songs blend skillful songwriting and musical craftsmanship with catchy melodies and harmonies. Tasteful piano flavors many of the songs, particularly the ballad-esque “You’re Gone”, while the funk-infused “Your Place or Mine” dares you to keep your happy ass sitting still. The cd’s signature songs “How Crazy” and “Sweet Dreams” have a tendency to haunt you all day long after just one listen. The entire cd goes down smooth and easy, like a Corona with lime on a hot summer day. Melissa is currently on tour in IL, PA, and her home state of NY. She is opening for Sophie B. Hawkins Dec. 1 in Philadelphia.

Check out www.myspace.com/melissacrispo or www.melissacrispoband.com for more info.

Hook is an LA singer/songwriter/activist whose background includes writing and editing projects, indie film music licensing, studio work, and of course sordid band life. Her ‘outside the box’ approach to music and its influence in our lives is as unmistakable as the rainbow flag emblazoned on her forehead. All you lovely boyz and girlz can check her out at Q Radio or email her at hoeck@digital.net.

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