Melissa McKinney writes and sings songs about the trauma and pain that every person inevitably experiences in their lives, as a cry for hope, healing, and inspiration to others. She is a resident artist at LEAF Global, the co-founder of the WTF (Women To the Front!) Music Festival, a board member of AVL Fest, and an Asheville small business owner. This new album of blues and rock was released this week.
Monday 1/8: Mama & the Ruckus
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