No Lovely Thing

Called “One of the best bands in the Bay” by Mr. Ford’s Soul Explosion show on KPOO, NO LOVELY THING is a seven-piece soul & funk band from Oakland. Led by singer Melissa Jones’ percussive melodies and captivating voice, the band weaves elements of blues, ska, reggae and jazz into their modern soul mix. Known for their electrifying live sets at legendary Bay Area clubs including The Independent, The Chapel, Brick & Mortar Music Hall, The Boom Boom Room, and The New Parish, No Lovely Thing thrives on performing, feeding off the energy of their crowds to make each show unique. They’ve been compared to Alabama Shakes, Vulfpeck, The Internet and Erykah Badu, and have recently opened up for Trombone Shorty, The Soul Rebels and Royal Jelly Jive.