MEET THE BAND
MELT is genre-defying music that skillfully blends alterna-pop, punk, psychedelia, prog, swing, goth, tango, gypsy jazz, world beats, soundtrack music, and twisted takes on covers. As the name implies, these seasoned local musicians take a variety of sounds and MELT them together in a sizzling stew...
The initial idea came to bassist Paul Pipitone who had played in a several local Boston bands previously. During these years, he wanted something that was all over the place musically and fusing things from various parts of the globe. He found his foil in guitarist/multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer Jonathan Sasor. His style can change on a dime. This worked well on the existing songs and Jonathan brought in several strong songs that fit right into the mix. Now to find a vocalist who could handle the variety of material. Lindsey Kyte, a singer with a musical theatre and choir background was in this role for several years until she recently moved to Sweden. Could the band get lucky twice? Enter Erin FM via a Bandmix ad. Erin also has a musical theater background and is a strong writer, instrumentalist and performer in her own right. As of this writing the band has friends filling in on drums as dates drop. Most often Jonathan old friend Jim Schultz.
Well known in the Boston music scene, MELT has performed in a diverse arena of venues throughout New England creating dynamic, high-powered fusion songs for all musical tastes. Stay tuned for more gigs near you!
VOCALIST
Erin FM
Erin is a trained singer, actress, and performer with a background in musical theater and choir.
Her inspirations are Simone Simons from Epica for power, Sarah Brightman for range and control, and Amy Lee of Evanesence for her haunting vocal quality. Mixing these styles with her sometimes quirky, theatrical personality complements the band in an exciting and fun way.
GUITARIST
Jonathan Sasor
Jonathan is a multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer who has been performing live and in the studio for over 20 years.
With a guitar style rooted in classic blues-based rock & roll, he has played with groups covering everything from funk to alternative rock to lounge prog. This variety of styles to pull from made him a perfect complement to the band. In the time he has been in, he has already contributed several original songs to the live set.
BASSIST
Paul Pipitone
Paul has been performing professionally for 20 years. He creates dynamic music that is edgy, yet melodic, and most importantly, fun! He also doubles on upright bass, clarinet and saxophone (infrequently).
His influences draw from punk, art rock, global, goth, and funk. Steven Severin, Chris Squire, John Entwistle and Paul Chambers as his favorite bassists.
PERCUSSION
JIM SCHULTZ
From the moment Jim first picked up his drumsticks, he knew he had found his true calling. Known for his versatility and adaptability, Jim navigates through different musical genres, effortlessly blending his drumming style to suit each unique sound. Whether it's progressive rock, blues, or even funk, Jim's skillful drumming elevates every performance he is a part of. Jim is also a dedicated session drummer and studio operator, lending his skills to various recording projects. Some of his influences include Gavin Harrison, Danny Carey, and Neil Peart.