Karen and Bill's
House Concerts
2015-02-01
Mel Parsons
Well recognised as one of New Zealand's established songwriting stars, Mel Parsons is a modern folk artist on the rise. Following the success of her debut record 'Over My Shoulder' in 2009, the Kiwi singer/songwriter and two time NZ Music Award (VNZMA) finalist for Folk Album of the Year, recently released her sophomore album 'Red Grey Blue' to widespread critical acclaim.
With home as a hotel room and a suitcase, Parsons built up her fan base the old fashioned way, winning over audiences on the live circuit. 'Red Grey Blue' has been called "one of New Zealand's finest releases" and, has so far spent 19 weeks in the NZ independent album charts.
Alongside her solo & band work, Parsons has spent the past two years touring as one half of a double bill show with comedy/theatre show 'The Bitches' Box'. Together the two acts, touring as 'The Bitches' Box & Mel Parsons' have sold out over 80 woolshed & festival shows from tip to tail of New Zealand.
After a growing up on the remote rural West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, Parsons has spent the past 10 years on the road, performing 'pin-drop' shows to audiences far and wide, and gleaning material from life, love and loss.