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About Me

Hi everyone,!My name is Brian Mello and this is my music myspace home. Yes, I’m the same Brian Mello at brianmellomusic. I’m a flamenco guitarist with Boston’s "El Arte Flamenco" and a soloist of all styles of music from flamenco,classical,folk,rock,contemporary, world,etc. I also am involved in music therapy. I come from a musical family, my paternal grandfather was a portuguese musician and luthier and my maternal grandparents were musicians from Austria and France. Iwas introduced to flamenco by the late great Antonio Pacheco a popular jazz guitarist and artist from Southeastern MA who also met and performed with the legendary Django Reinhardt while serving in the military during WWII. He remained a friend and mentor to the end of his life. He’s also the father of folksinger and songwriter Tom Pacheco, musician, Paul Pacheco, popular artist Susan Pacheco-Miller,(Who is also the wife of Vern Miller of the legendary Barry and the Remains),. I also studied with the world reknown flamenco guitarist "Chuscales and flamenco guitarist and musical director of El Arte Flamenco, friend and mentor and fellow guitarist, Roberto Rios, father of flamenco dancer Isabel Rios of Boston and Faustino Rios ,lead dancer and instructor in Tampa Florida. I also have been studying various styles of Asian music,especially korean( My father had spent some time there and I was greatly interested while studying Tae Kwon Do. I hope you enjoy my music and hope to upload more recent music and videos soon .*** December update: My new cd "Gypsy Spirit" will be released soon. Two of the tracks "Smiling Eyes" & "Gypsy Princess" (Su Ji) are now on my profile. The cd will contain traditional flamenco & a variety of music influenced by people, places & things that have touched my life. Ive been influenced and researching contemporary & traditional Asian music & have included a track that is my rendition of the Korean song "Sarang". In music, there are no boundries or limitations. Hope you enjoy the new tracks. I’ll update everyone when "Gypsy Spirit" is ready to be released.*************** April7,2008****** Update*** my new cd "Gypsy Spirit" is now available for purchase. For more info, message me here or email me at [email protected].

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Member Since: 9/9/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/flamencosoul
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Keeping the creative juices flowing!!

Well after a series of successful shows with "El arte Flamenco" & Solo shows, I have some time to slow down & concentrate on what's next. It was quite busy the last few weeks with perfor...
Posted by Flamenco Soul on Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:45:00 PST

Staying Focused!!

Last night I was invited to perform a few numbers prior to a ceremony honoring recipients of grants that were awarded to various artists, musicians, poets,theatre groups, etc. & recognizing member...
Posted by Flamenco Soul on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:40:00 PST

El Arte Flamencos performance in Manchester,NH

Sometimes last minute things can turn out to be the best. I got a call last Saturday from guitarist & musical director of El Arte Flamenco, Roberto Rios, asking if I'd be available to perform...
Posted by Flamenco Soul on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:34:00 PST

An Artist:"A Blessing & A Curse"

Sometimes I think I'm going crazy trying to keep my sanity in such a mixed up world. What's right, what's wrong, what's normal, what isn't. This probaly doesn't make much sense to whoever is reading m...
Posted by Flamenco Soul on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:03:00 PST

Now Available my new cd "Gypsy Spirit"

Hi! Its finally available! I’ve had numerous requests about my cd "Gypsy Spirit" and thanks to Jeff Rubel at Seastone Records its now available.The cd consists numerous flamenco pieces, tr...
Posted by Flamenco Soul on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:18:00 PST

Awesome Night of Music!!!!!

Tonight was just one of those magical nights of music!As a musician, I've performed in large & small venues, various fairs & festivals, weddings, birthday parties,art exhibits, nightclubs...
Posted by Flamenco Soul on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:20:00 PST

January Blues!!!!

It seems like every new year I encounter, usually gets off to a rough start. At least that's how its been the last few years. It looked promising at first. Had two suuccessful shows ringing in the new...
Posted by Flamenco Soul on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:47:00 PST

Two new tracks on my profile from "Gypsy Spirit"

Hi! Just an update! My new cd, "Gypsy Spirit" is almost ready to be released. Since myspace now allows six tracks on our profile, I have uploaded 'Smiling Eyes" & "Gypsy Princess"(Su Ji). Check th...
Posted by Flamenco Soul on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:31:00 PST

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!

Just want to wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas!!!!! Its a day to take the time to be grateful for what we have in our lives and to help out our brothers & sisters in the world who are less fo...
Posted by Flamenco Soul on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:38:00 PST

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

Thanksgiving is just a few days away so I want to wish you all a "HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!" Updating everybody who takes time to read my blogs & thank you, I'll be wrapping up my recording Tuesda...
Posted by Flamenco Soul on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:38:00 PST