Melissa Mari
Melissa Mari
Singer, songwriter, performance artist
 
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Melissa Mari (Aug 9, 1962 - Jan. 5, 2025) was a highly prolific and unique singer and performance artist from Marin County, California. She was the lead singer for The 01Experience, DeprograMatrix, Death Under Fire, Thredd, Flip Side Mary, among others. She also released solo material in several genres including folk, rock, heavy metal and electronic. This website is now actively maintained by her husband Colin Davis and will continue to be updated to showcase her amazing musical genius. Stay tuned for more.

Read Melissa’s obituary and Colin’s testimony about her challenge with cervical cancer and her passing here. You can find more of her material and interviews on the News page.

The 01Experience performs LIVE ALCHEMY at The Phoenix Theater, December 15, 2018.

“Let it Go” by The 01Experience

Saturday evening street sets at 6th and San Jacinto in Austin, TX

Jammin’ with the boys at the WTF Icehouse in Austin

Melissa’s 1994 demo produced by Jon Jon

Melissa Mari live improvs

The 01Experience - Shedding the Skin Promo

Deprogramatrix played heavier versions of 01Experience songs. Art by Lubomir Arsov.

Covid era protest song

Not only is Melissa versatile as a performer, but she exudes character, passion and depth. Singing is truly a spiritual experience for her.
— Colin Davis - producer, engineer

Resisting C-19 Tyranny

Bay Area metal band Death Under Fire 2013

Melissa appears with guest vocals and EWI in Russian electronic “art” band Biopsyhoz.

Toy Called God with Melissa in duet.

Melissa with Death Under Fire 2011

 
Studio Session vocal samples
 
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