“Melody's writing has an emotional depth and honesty that strikes you deep down in your soul. Wrapped around the feelings is music that at times reminds the listener of the Full Tilt Boogie Band and at other times heartfelt country rock at it's finest. ”
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Mike Daly (Pedal Steele) for Hank Williams Jr. & Travis Tritt
HAPPENINGS
NEW ALBUM REVIEW FROM AMERICANA HIGHWAYS
What People Are Saying
"It has been a long time since I've heard music with meaning that doesn't need to fit in a genre. In the early 70s we had the singer/songwriters with greats like Carole King and Joni Mitchell. Melody Guy fits that mold in her new album "Train To Dreamland" with songs like the title track, "Our Garage", "Happy I'm Getting Older" and a dozen more. It's like they were written for me, about my life. But don't just take my word for it. Get a copy and I promise, you too, will make it your own!"
-Garth Shaw - Former Road Manager for Kenny Rogers
"Melody Guy’s Train To Dreamland is a Musical Journey. The strong story telling reflects the years of life experiences set in song. You will find yourself singing along after just one listen. All a board for Train To Dreamland from Singer/Songwriter Melody Guy!"
-Dale Miller Former Promotion Manager for Capricorn Records.
"Melody Guy takes you on "A Train to Dreamland" with a voice as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey, a smile that would blind the Mona Lisa and a heart as big as all outdoors! Melody takes you on a journey of hills and valleys, of sorrow, pain and joy as she lived each and every song and with the tenacity of a bulldog rose to meet each moment and finally shared those moments in song! No matter your place in your journey Dreamland will touch your heart, your soul and give you hope! If you don't listen but to one album this year, make it " A Train to Dreamland"!"
- Jerry Foster songwriter, producer and Director of the Florence Academy of Fine Arts.
Melody is an amazing songwriter and singer. Her guitar playing really drives a band. Train To Dreamland is an album you have to listen to from top to bottom; excellent!
-Chas Williams Musician Guitar, Dobro, Slide, Producer, Songwriter & Author Nashville Number Systems Book &App (Wynonna Judd, Nanci Griffith's Blue Moon Orchestra, Maura O'Connell, David Gates.
“Melody's songwriting and singing are so compelling, powerful and masterful. sweetly baptized in real life soulfulness. It's a thing of beauty I'm proud to have played keyboards on this record! ”
-Mark Narmore has lived his musical life between Muscle Shoals and Nashville, and is known for writing hits like "That's What I Love About Sunday" and "Moon Over Georgia"and for his gospelly piano and vocal style.
"Train to Dreamland” I had the great pleasure of listening to this remarkable album. I don’t often write reviews but when I hear something like this I want to share it. It’s got all the usual things a great album has. It’s a masters class in songwriting. Each of the fifteen songs could have been one of the top three openers. There is absolutely no ‘fillers’. The lyrics are accessible, beautifully written and unique. You learn something and feel something with every song. The title track for instance “Train To Dreamland” is a heartache but with such craftsmanship and perfect production, it’s almost hypnotic. Nothing is forced on any tracks. On “I Forgive Me” she captures a moment in most of our lives that we’ve all been through but without any common clichés. “Wake Up Stronger” has an excellent and original message. Loved the dream like ‘Carousel Horses”. Bottom line for me. This album stays with you for days after hearing it. It connects on so many levels you want to hear it again. And I will. That’s all.
-Wayne Richards Wayne's World Coffee House Concert Series
“Had a chance to listen to Train to Dreamland by my friend Melody Guy-Ketcham.. It is full of Radio friendly, beautifully written collection of Incredible Americana Music that will touch your heart, make you laugh, cry and listen to songs you will listen to again and again ”
-Robert Paul (robertpaulband.com)
-Melody Guy sharing some upcoming music. I have been lucky enough to hear some of this record because … well, luck. Support this amazing woman. The record she has coming out is chalked from top to bottom with incredible songwriting. I can’t wait to get my copy! Love you Melody. This music is So good!!! I am proudly a superfan!! And so And so grateful for her friendship
-Willy Barber Studio & Touring Musician Singer/Songwriter, Author, Bass Player
"When I see something this excellent I like to pass it on.
I saw Melody Guy last night in this classy small wine bar called 503 Uncorked. First class service, excellent appetizer choices and desert (homemade ice cream!). Melody proceeded to deliver a master’s class in song writing, audience connection, melody, arrangement and great stories. She did the show with a drummer named Jodi Clausen (tasteful and obviously having a good time). That was it but it sounded so much richer. Melody was in great form vocally but always is. It all flew by. One of those shows you’re so involved in you just aren’t aware of the passage of time. When it was time for a break after her first set, Tommy Heath (Tommy Twotone) had stopped by a bit earlier. With their shared history she persuaded him to do a few songs! I wouldn’t want to follow a pro show master like Melody but he was amazing. Very pleasant evening. She’s touring all over the country but if you get a chance to see her it’s so worth it." -Wayne Richards Wayne's World Coffee House Concert Series
