Saturday, October 11, 2008

So Much Fun with Coffey & Melissa!

Kim Reis

So, we spent the afternoon with Melissa Lawson & Coffey from NBC’s Nashville Star at the NYLO Hotel in Warwick.  Cat Country was there and we had lots of people come by to take photos, get autographs and win some great prizes!  We gave away tickets to tonight’s show at the Plymouth Memorial Hall with backstage passes.  COOL HUH!!  Last night, we went to the show at the Mohegan Sun Wolf Den and it was spectacular.  Shawn Maher, Gabe Garcia, Melissa & Coffey were great!  They are much better in person than on the TV show for sure!  After hearing them all sing in person, here’s my opinion:

Coffey - great entertainer!  Brought the crowd to their feet.  Lots of fun!

Shawn Mayer - Better in person than she was on the show.  I don’t know if it was nerves or what.  But she ROCKED THE HOUSE!  She was really great! 

Gabe Garcia - He’s got the country sound, most definitely.  It sounds so natural.  Kind of shy on stage, but that man can sing.

Melissa Lawson - the definite winner.  Her vocal range was unbelievable!!!  She gave me chills.

If you get a chance to catch them in concert, do it!  It’s well worth it!

Pictured (left to right): Melissa Valliquette (WJAR), Melissa Lawson, Kim Reis (me), Coffey, ZIta Nelson (WJAR)