Chet and Melissa have each had success as solo performers and together are a versatile and dynamic duo also known as Fuse.
Chet O'Connell is one of New Zealand’s finest Guitarists and is constantly in demand for live and studio work. Chet’s vast musical ability has enabled him to move around the music scene with ease working with artists such as Midge Marsden, Hammond Gamble, Jackie Clarke, Shane Cortese and Gerry and The Pacemaker’s to name a few. Chet has also been chosen to appear on Large scale concert events such as Christmas in the Park, Queenstown Winter festival and Lakeside Rotorua.
Melissa has a voice that makes people want to sit up and listen. She spent many years performing throughout New Zealand and Australia and sings with a passion that shows her love of music and performance.
It is difficult to categorize Melissa in one particular style of music. Her versatility means she can cover anything from Groovy Acoustic arrangements and Ballads to Classic Rock and Pop.
Chet and Melissa’s repertoire fits into the Classic Covers genre covering music from the 60’s through to contemporary favourites of today.
They are available as a duo with backing tracks or with a full live band – either way they offer a dynamic performance.
Chet and Melissa are a First Class Entertainment Package you are sure to enjoy.
Ideal for: dance music for conference dinner, corporate function, private party, wedding
This is a small selection of songs from their current repertoire showing the various genres the duo can cover.
(This is not a complete song list!)
Easy Listening - Dinner
Ain't No Sunshine
Fire and Rain
Warwick Avenue
Strong Enough
Songbird
Natural Woman
Fields of Gold
Buses and Trains
Immortality
First Cut is The Deepest
Cruisin
Walk Away Renee
Other Side of The World
Something Stupid
Rhiannon
Hey There
Delilah
Someone Like You
Love Is In The Air
Perfect
Free Falling
Dreams
True Colours
Rock 'N' Roll - Disco
All Shook Up
Eagle Rock
Old Time Rock and Roll
I'm A Believer
Dancing Queen
Build Me Up Buttercup
I Will Survive
My Guy
Heatwave
Disco Inferno
Fire
Shoop Shoop Song
Mamma Mia
Respect
Waterloo
Rock N Roll Music
Hot Stuff
Proud Mary
80’s - 90’s Onwards - Classic Covers
Footloose
Sweet Child O Mine
Feel Like A Woman
Brass In Pocket
Bette Davis Eyes
Kiss Me
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Set Fire To The Rain
Summer Of 69
Blister in the Sun
Walking On Sunshine
Forever Tuesday Morning
Bad Romance
I’m Yours
Simply The Best
Rolling In The Deep
Big Girls Don't Cry
Hot N Cold
Kisses A Girl
Oh My God
Rhythm Of Love
April Sun In Cuba
Stuck In The Middle
I Got You Babe
Hooked On A Feeling
Lady Marmalade
Like A Prayer
Long Train Running
Mercy
Rehab
YMCA
December 63
Brown Eyed Girl
Black Horse and A Cherry Tree
Venus
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Sweet Caroline
Beast of Burden
Listen to the Music
Outlook For Thursday
The Gambler
Why Does Love Do This To Me
Steal My Kisses
It's Raining Men
Sweet Home Alabama
Slice of Heaven
We Are Family
And more
Hi Robyn,
Happy new year!
Chet and Melissa were awesome and certainly rocked the night.
Definitely two thumbs up for this fantastic duo!
Kind regards,
Eva
Hi Robyn
The performances of Chet and Melissa and Chris Melville were outstanding.
Kind regards
Kevin Broadfoot
Smith and Caugheys
Hi Robyn
Sorry, crazy week last week and was off sick yesterday.
Chet and Melissa were fantastic!!!! I would definitely use them again and would recommend them to anyone. Their varied music, style and personality fitted so well with our group and everyone had a great time.
Thanks again, until next time, all the best.
Kindest regards
Lisa Watson
Hi
They were awesome. Thanks very much.
Julie and Jon Barclay
