Melissa Radke, Eat Cake - Be Brave

Join Dave Nassaney as he co-hosts on the Neil Haley Show on the Caregiver Dave segment as they interview Roan Yellowthorn front woman Jackie McLean, supported by producer and multi-instrumentalist Shawn Strack, delivers ethereal indie rock songs with a singer/songwriter heart. Listeners find themselves singing-along to the catchy melodies while simultaneously becoming immersed in the story behind each song. With their arresting sound, innovative collaborative process, and undeniable talent, Roan Yellowthorn is poised to be one of the most compelling acts of their generation. With tendrils in pop, rock, indie, and folk, their music is at once familiar and like no other music today. Jackie grew up in Camden, Maine where she was known for her musical ability, starring in musicals, winning talent shows, and performing in the chorus. She continued her musical endeavors at Bard College with a leading role in the play The Wild Party. Though she didn’t venture into songwriting in college, Jackie was a student of literature and Latin and a prolific writer, crafting a senior thesis, and penning a novel and a book of poetry after graduating. Eventually, the call to perform returned, and Shawn gave Jackie her first keyboard. She taught herself to play almost overnight, and wrote Roan Yellowthorn front woman Jackie McLean, supported by producer and multi-instrumentalist Shawn Strack, delivers ethereal indie rock songs with a singer/songwriter heart. Listeners find themselves singing-along to the catchy melodies while simultaneously becoming immersed in the story behind each song.