American singer-songwriter Melissa Elliotte's album "Sunshine Moonlight" produced by Irish guitarist David Keary (Van Morrison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Andrew Strong, former musical director for Flatley's Lord of the Dance) and mixed by Nashville's 5-time Grammy winner Gary Paczosa (Dixie Chicks, Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton, Nickel Creek) is available from Pebble Beach Music through Nova via Pinnacle. All songs are original and written/arranged by Melissa Elliotte and David Keary.

Another song by Melissa recorded earlier in Galway, "No One Else," went on to be covered by the popular Irish singer Frances Black for her album "How High the Moon." Melissa has also been fortunate enough to work with drummer/percussionist Ray Feane (U2, Sinead O'Connor, Elvis Costello, Crowded House), keyboardist Paul Trudeau (Meredith Brooks, Mandy Moore, Lifeline), fiddler Nollaig Casey (Mary Black, River Dance) plus Chris Hillman from the legendary band, the Byrds. She has been successfully performing in Europe including support to Ruggero Robin, Frances Black, Lloyd Cole and Mercury Award winner John Spillane and was featured on the UK gold compilation album, "Songbird."  She also performed as guest artist with Henry Chung at the legendary Bohemian Caverns jazz club in Washington D.C. where the great Duke Ellington himself started.  Although classically trained vocally, Melissa is inspired by artists such as Alison Krauss, Sarah McLachlan, Cole Porter, and Nina Simone.  

Melissa's tunes have received airplay on the John Creedon show, RTE Radio One's Round Midnight, Clare FM and Lyric FM in Ireland and on Big L Radio London with legendary DJ Mike Read as well as John Darvall on Saga FM in the UK.

Currently Melissa works in the U.S., check out her website for upcoming news at www.melissaelliotte.com!

Also featured on the album are Myles Drennan-piano/drums, Dan Byrt-drums/percussion, Dave (Gonzo) Macannay-piano, Ken Rice-violins, Mick Kinsella-harmonica, Oleg Ponomarev-solo violin and Denis Carey-accordion.