Music
Mel Ushikubo
Singer/Songwriter
When it comes to talent and versatility, Mel Ushikubo stands alone. Whether singing sultry jazz standards or rocking her own originals, Mel knows no limitations. Fluent in Japanese, Mel has wowed audiences in Japan with traditional Enka tunes. As for studio recording, Mel has extensive experience in pop, rock and jazz and is known for her creativity, accuracy and ability to harmonise. A trained actor with a background in musical theatre, Mel’s dynamic stage presence makes her a strong visual part of any production. Mel Ushikubo is definitely someone to watch on the Tokyo scene!
http://www.reverbnation.com/melcreates
****NEW!!! **** EARLY CROSS (Original Landscape Rock)
http://earlycrossband.com/
Mel&Hiroshi (Easy Listening Jazz/Pop)
Web presence coming soon…
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1982 – 1991
musical theater, character and chorus member.
1992
1 year intensive Musical Theater Production course
2006 – 2007
Speech Level Singing vocal studies, Vancouver, Canada
2007 Vancouver Anime Convention singing competition, 2nd Place
2007 – 2008
Speech Level Singing vocal studies, Shibuya, Japan
Lead vocals, G.O.F., Rock Band
2008 – 2012
Tokyo Entertainment Industry as model, actor and voice narrator.
Lead vocals/composer/songwriter, Duel, Synthetic Pop Unit.
2009 2 CDs released.
2009 -2016 Lead vocals/guitar/composer/songwriter, LOON, Canadian Showcase Band
2014 – 2016 Lead vocals/guitar/songwriter, Stolen., Original Rock Band
2009 – present
Per Bristow Method (Sing with Freedom) vocal studies, Tokyo, Japan
Lead Vocals, Mel&Hiroshi, Acoustic Jazz and Pop Unit
2014 Single released on Compilation CD
Lead Vocals, Early Cross, Original landscape rock, Tokyo, Japan
2015 Single
2016 Single
When it comes to talent and versatility, Mel Ushikubo stands alone. Whether singing sultry jazz standards or rocking her own originals, Mel knows no limitations. Fluent in Japanese, Mel has wowed audiences in Japan with traditional Enka tunes. As for studio recording, Mel has extensive experience in pop, rock and jazz and is known for her creativity, accuracy and ability to harmonise. A trained actor with a background in musical theatre, Mel’s dynamic stage presence makes her a strong visual part of any production. Mel Ushikubo is definitely someone to watch on the Tokyo scene!