Short Bio
Bridget Melody is a Toronto based indie/folk singer/songwriter and visual artist. Armed with powerful vocals and a mandate to craft truthful lyrics, Bridget captivates audiences with engaging songs that stir the soul, challenge the conscience and elevate the spirit.
Coming from a mixed heritage of Mi’kmaq, French Canadian and Italian roots,
an integral part of Bridget Melody’s artistry comes from a deep connection to land and spirit as she draws creativity from the poetic mysteries of life.
“Bridget Melody's sound and style stand to catch the attention and win the affections of any classic folk feels - and the specific subject matter and lyrical passion on display in "The Waters of Gaspe" promise to intrigue listeners from a wide range of backgrounds, whether they've heard of the bay or not."
- Jon Wright
Radio Airplay
Press
"Bridget Melody’s new album Spirit Dance, 11 songs that will capture your heart, mind and soul. I’m so grateful to have met this profound artist and honored to have produced this masterpiece with her”
- Chris Birkett
“Spirit Dance is what we’ve been waiting for, as prophesied unto the people of song”
- Cedric Speyer
“I was attracted to “The Space In Between” from the album…the ethereal time feel and phrasing are perfect for the meaning of the song – which is beautiful by the way”
- Randy Finney
“Bridget is both a talented visual artist and a contemporary roots-pop singer-songwriter who is armed with a powerful voice and a compelling artistic vision.”
- Gordy the Moose
Roots Music Canada
“What an amazing album! Bridget’s voice and lyrics with Chris’ music production is absolutely stellar.”
- Shari Tallon
Debut Album ~
Spirit Dance
Dance Remix ~ Rise Up
Ancient Trees ~ Single
The Space In Between (Remix)
Written on the Wind ~ Single
Symphonic Folk
Reconcile ~ Single
Springtime ~ Single
Performance Credits
Hugh's Room Live- September 30, 2023- Truth and Reconciliation
Sifa Festival (Social Impact film & arts) - Montreal June 2022
Youth Day Global sponsored by Chum104.5FM - Indigenous spotlight aired on YouTube – July 2020
Fat Alberts Coffee House – Featured spotlight every September starting from 2017
Urban Folk Art Salon @ Toronto Public Library- ongoing and featured every June for National Indigenous History Month
Don Heights Coffee House – Featured spotlight – March 2017
Cabbagetown Festival - September 2017
Free Times Café – October 2016
Radio Credits
The Grey Eagle Show - July 2022
Indigenous Waves - CIUT 89.5FM - November 2021
Maritimes Music Series on CFTA FM 107.9 - October 2021
Folk Roots Radio with Jan Hall - Episode 583 - June 2021
The Sentinel’s Marvellous Kaleidoscope Show CFRU 93.3FM – May 2021
Tales from the Big Canoe - 100.9FM – with Larry O’Connor – May 2021
Erin Radio 91.7FM – Country Roots Show – with Kat Taylor April 2021
The ELMNT 106.5FM The Spirit of Toronto – with David Moses April 2021
One World Music Radio – January 2020
Woman of Substance Radio Podcast – Podcast #953
-Celebrating Motherhood – May 2019
The Undiscovered Show on CIUT 89.5 FM - March 2019
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