The arrival of Melissa James’ debut album, Day Dawns, was much welcomed when it released in the summer of 2012. Greeted with rave reviews and a top 10 position in the EuroAmericana Chart, it perfectly showcases the vocal and song writing talents of a singer who had been modestly working the music scene for many years.

Drawing upon the soul and gospel she’d listened to in her youth and her latter day music influences, the album is a collection of songs crafted from a place of depth and integrity. Think rolling soulful bluesy-folk where the sounds of Roberta Flack cross paths with those of Joan Armatrading as they meet blues man, Eric Bibb. Melissa’s music fuses her love of blues, folk, country and gospel, taking you on mini detours which draw you into her sometimes raw and innermost thoughts. Described as music to massage the soul, Melissa welcomes her audience on her journey, inviting listeners to feel the emotion within the stories she tells. Her vocal range travels as deep as it does high and she sings with power but will grip you with those softly sung, long and lingering notes. But it's the sincerity of her performance that will really grab your attention. She uses her voice to convey the message and that is, in the end, what draws you in. Expect a performance that will leave your spine tingling.