Mel Monaco

“If you can’t be safe, be spectacular”, a phrase setting the musical tone for Mel Monaco, Canadian singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist from Muskoka, Ontario. Influenced by her musical and creative family, there is no doubt this broad mixture of inspiration aided in the foundation of Monaco’s musical fate.   Starting out on the stage, Monaco was led to her artistic home and greatest passion- singing and song writing. It was at the age of 18, an ambitious Mel set the bar high, desiring to write and release 5 records before the age of 30. Now in her 30th year and over 10 years in the industry, Monaco’s latest album “Catching Ladybugs” is turning heads. With a rising maturity and development from previous releases albums such as, “Wishing Waiting Floating” 2018 and “Falling For The Third Time” 2017, Monaco dives in deep with influences of RnB, Jazz, Soul, Funk defining her now notable ‘Groovy Pop’.  Monaco has graced the stages of Canal Days, opening for Blue Rodeo, the timeless Horseshoe Tavern, Reoccuring Festival Niagara Grape and Wine, each time packing a performance punch. In 2019, Monaco experienced much success from the music community winning St Catharines Arts Awards, Emerging Artist. Finishing 2019 with the big release of her 5th record, Monaco continues to develop her talents, looking towards 2020 with fresh ears and eyes. Always travelling to find inspiration, Monaco takes on the world and learns from every experience turning them into lyrical memories. Life keeps going and Monaco plans to keep up with it! So keep an eye and ear on Mel Monaco in 2020, she’s UNTAMEABLE.