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Melissa Etheridge

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Melissa Etheridge in Concert

For more than three decades, Melissa Etheridge has been one of folk-rock's most resonant voices, offering comfort and solace to listeners while also serving as a defiant beacon of hope. The Kansas-born Etheridge initially studied music at Berklee College of Music in Boston, dropping out to pursue her dreams while playing sets in Southern California's lesbian bars. Etheridge's 1988 self-titled debut—which she recorded in four days—went double-platinum and was hailed widely by critics for its stripped-down take on roots rock, which recalled fellow Midwesterner John Cougar Mellencamp while also channeling the passion of Janis Joplin. Its blues-tinged single "Bring Me Some Water" was nominated for the Best Female Rock Vocal Performance Grammy, one of 15 nominations she's received over the course of her career.

One of her two wins was in honor of "Come to My Window," a single from her fourth album ‘Yes I Am’ that was released after she came out of the closet in 1993. That jangly anthem for self-acceptance, and its stunning video starring Juliette Lewis, remains one of the 1990s' most beloved singles; in 2001 when she performed it at The Concert For New York City the audience happily filled in after a mic glitch left her inaudible, while in 2017 she celebrated Independence Day with a stirring performance fronting the famed orchestra The Boston Pops.

Etheridge's career has been a testament to tenacity and honesty, with her rich, raspy voice making her forthright lyrics land even more powerfully. The bluesy, sultry "Window" follow-up "I'm the Only One" peaked at No. 8 on the Hot 100; her 2006 song "I Need to Wake Up," which accompanied the environmentally conscious film ‘An Inconvenient Truth,’ became the first song from a documentary to win the Best Original Song Oscar, and in 2014 she launched ME Records, her own record label, through which she's released projects like her Stax Records salute ‘MEmphis Rock and Soul.’ On her forthcoming tour of the U.S. and Europe, Etheridge is celebrating the 25th anniversary of ‘Yes I Am’—and a career defined by a willingness to say "yes" to her artistic and personal desires.

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 3724 reviews
  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Artist was outstanding, the venue was not.

    by Marcy on 3/18/24KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA - Santa Cruz

    Melissa was great! The venue was the issue. We had good seats in the 10th row on floor. However, the seats were very close together and you felt packed in. The sound was too loud. My husband and I had to put Kleenex in our ears.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by Jane K on 3/18/24KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA - Santa Cruz

    Melissa Ethridge is an amazing musician and singer. To hear and see her guitar playing was beyond belief.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    I’ve always loved her music and her strength!

    by Janet on 3/18/24The Event at Graton Resort & Casino - Rohnert Park

    Her performance was amazing just as it was when I saw her in 2008? Somewhere around there in Sacramento. Sings with the same passion as she always has. Amazing!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Super talented, super fun!

    by Joanne on 3/18/24KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA - Santa Cruz

    What a great concert at Kaiser Permanente last week! Melissa Ethridge is the real deal: song writer, musician, singer, activist... great to enjoy so much talent. The venue worked fine for a musical event.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Super talented, super fun!

    by Joanne on 3/18/24KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA - Santa Cruz

    What a great concert at Kaiser Permanente last week! Melissa Ethridge is the real deal: song writer, musician, singer, activist... great to enjoy so much talent. The venue worked fine for a musical event.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic

    by DP on 3/18/24KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA - Santa Cruz

    This was a great way to see Melissa. We were in the 5th row, and best seats we’ve ever had. It was really fun to see her back in concert.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely mindblowing!

    by Tyla on 3/18/24KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA - Santa Cruz

    We got VIP Photo Op tix and I was on Cloud 9 before she even started singing! I danced in the aisle the entire two hours! I've loved her since 1988, I've seen her in concert, front row, twice and other times twice more! She never disappoints. She always gives her whole heart to every song. I thought the venue was excellent, with clean bathrooms and decent margaritas, plus the staff were extremely accommodating and friendly. I hope she comes back to Santa Cruz again!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome veteran performer!

    by Cmojo on 3/17/24KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA - Santa Cruz

    Great start to her new tour here in Santa Cruz! Setlist was spot-on and her chops and skills are still astoundingly great! A very appreciative audience was on hand to salute the legend.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Melissa was amazing!!!

    by LyndaH on 3/17/24KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA - Santa Cruz

    Melissa and her band sounded fabulous and the venue staff was fantastic. I hope we get more concerts at the arena soon!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Show

    by Cris on 3/17/24KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA - Santa Cruz

    She always puts on a great show and she loves her fans. Love ygg he e small venue and parking was easy.