Musician, Melissa Reaves has been delighting audiences throughout the Eastcoast for more than a decade with her rock, funk and rhythm & blues-based sound. Reaves is a powerful vocalist and guitar player whose style ranges from driving rock & roll to a funk and groove sound that lends itself to a diverse repertoire of originals as well as some occasional choice covers. Performing over 200 shows per year, Melissa spends most of her time touring with her eclectic solo show as well as with the three talented musicians from her band, The Willys. The Willys include, Masa Takahashi on guitar, Rich Haddad on bass, and Yuske Yamamoto on drums and percussion.

Melissa has recently signed a publishing deal with Hacate Entertainment Group and worked with producer, Sarah-Chanderia from The Hush on the newest album. Melissa has spent most of the spring and summer writing and recording tracks for her new album. The EP includes seven-songs with some incredible grooves and the powerful extremes of Melissa live shows. Five tracks are new originals and the EP includes a dynamic rendition of "Purple Haze" with the Willys, as well as a beautiful acoustic version of "I Know You Rider." For Reaves, one of the goals for this EP was to capture the electrifying energy of her live performances.

Another of Reaves recent accomplishments has been the independent release of her debut album, Fall From Grace. Reaves wrote and arranged the entire album which includes ten listed tracks along with some extra surprises. Melissa has one track on the GO ON GIRL '97 CD compilation. The CD features female fronted bands from across the U.S. & Canada and is the brain child of Susan White at Fret Less Music.

Originally from North Carolina, Melissa Reaves tours throughout much of the east coast including New York, Boston, Atlanta, Charlotte, D.C., Virginia Beach and as far west as CO. & N.M. Melissa has shared the stage with Cyndi Lauper, Sister Sledge, Gloria Gaynor, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Deborah Coleman, Doc Watson, Little Feat, the Gibb Droll Band, and has performed for many benefits and rallies including New York Pride.

Melissa Reaves & The Willys unique sound and charismatic presence has received excellent reviews for their recent shows in N.J., PA, NYC, and in the Boston area. Rob Bloom of NYC's Manhattan Mirror said that, 'Melissa sings the blues all heart and soul...Melissa delivered the goods and shook the place,' while Steve Rylie of Creative Loafing says, 'Reaves will electrify any audience and send chills down your spine.' Melissa has propelled herself forward in the independent music scene with enormous strides. With her dynamic stage presence and burning desire to entertain, Melissa Reaves is someone who will excite and energize any audience!