Today we’d like to introduce you to Melanie Howe & Kitty Steadman.
Hi Melanie & Kitty, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Kitty and I had the opportunity to meet, both as traveling musicians, on the road. It’s been a whirlwind of magic ever since! We have enjoyed working together, making music, and sharing our passion and dreams with audiences all over the United States. This project continues to grow! – Melanie
Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Has it been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Much like any artistic path, our livelihood depends on the public’s opinions of our craft. Trying to make everyone happy all the time is quite impossible. For an artist, this can be one of the biggest challenges. It feels good to express ourselves in the rawest form, but it also makes you incredibly vulnerable to scrutiny. – Melanie
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Drop Dead Dangerous is a musical force that has overtaken the continental United States and the Caribbean. A band full of songwriters that intertwine addicting melodies with honest, passionate lyrics, they are described by their loyal following as among the best in the business. Kitty Steadman is the lead singer and guitar player that combines a magnificent voice with a party-hard attitude that has brought fans all over the country to their feet. Melanie Howe, also known as “The Djembabe,” fills the pocket with grooves and percussive magic that can only be found on the Drop Dead Dangerous stage.
The Drop Dead Dangerous harmonies sound like the two women have been singing together their whole lives. They joined forces in the autumn of 2015 to not only tour and spread their brand of music but to change the southern rock and country landscape. In 2016, the band released their first album, “Drop Dead Live,” featuring regular band mates and fellow songwriters JD Edge and Paul Wray. In 2018, they added Larry Dunsmore to the mix for their sophomore release and first studio album, “Roadside Attraction.” In 2022, after the opportunity arose to record at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Drop Dead Dangerous released their latest gem- “Saguaro.”
Drop Dead Dangerous can be heard in nightclubs, festivals, beach bars, and honky-tonks all over the country as they travel thousands of miles to bring the party and put on one hell of a show. Drop Dangerous Dead music can be purchased at any show, downloaded, and streamed on popular streaming and music sites. The band is endorsed by: Vater Drumsticks, 64 Audio, Remo Drumheads, Sabian Cymbals, Gon Bops Percussion, and Breedlove Guitars. Be prepared for a wild ride of original music and powerful entertainment when you catch one of their shows, and be warned. This could get dangerous.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
One of the biggest risks in this career is personal relationships. Relationships can often suffer when spending time on the road and the stage, not to mention the hours of behind-the-scenes work and upkeep. I mentioned in another recent interview that it’s not a family’s dream to have their child travel in a van and make money from the public’s opinion of their art. It takes a lot of courage to watch your sibling, child, cousin, or best friend leave home with empty pockets and a dream. My family and friends never needed any convincing. When I say I will do something, I will do it. It may take time and heartache and disappointment, but they know the reward is everything to me. I’ve been driven to or from shows to get a little sleep, brought vegetarian food to BBQ venues, had my drums set up and disassembled for me, and had countless occasions of gear being loaded in and loaded out. All of this is done with encouragement and additional behind-the-scenes love and support. When I say I couldn’t do this without them, I truly mean it. That is a risk you take; it’s putting your loved ones on the line with you. – Melanie
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.wearedropdeaddangerous.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dropdeaddangerous/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreDropDeadDangerous
- Youtube: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=8NW7RvMY5HI&list=RDAMVM8NW7RvMY5HI
Image Credits
At Heart Photography
