playing live with her. The fact
that our schedules are so differ-
ent means every time we have
that time together is very special.
Melissa and I started playing mu-
sic together when she was about
ten years old. She played a little
egg shaker along with the music
while she was starting to play gui-
tar. We came up together with
our knowledge of playing music.
She’s one of my favorite people
and to put that along with my fa-
vorite thing to do (write songs
and play music) is just a magical
experience.”
Songs on Maternal Instinct take
advantage of Sheli’s soothing vo-
cals (a bit like a country artist who
could cross into pop music terri-
tory) and features wonderful jan-
gling acoustic guitars. It’s a nice
blend that’s not too country for a
rock and roll fan and not too folk
or rock for a country music lover.
She lists her influences as artists
like Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams,
and Brandi Carlile. Sheli would be
a great addition to a bill featuring
any of them.
Watch Sheli Monacchio and her daughter perform “Kansas”
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