CURRENT MISSION

Make art, connect with people, travel, play music, experience.

ABOUT ME

My name is Melanie, I'm 28, and currently live in Denver, CO. I play guitar and sing in a band called Tyto Alba. I also do freelance design work, make woodburnings, and tattoo for my profession. I was raised in Boulder, CO, but have done a lot of traveling around the USA, as well as visited places like Italy, Japan, Costa Rica, and Canada. I have two dogs and two guinea pigs and am a huge animal lover in general. I tour regularly with my band and I'm so grateful towards the Couchsurfing community for hosting the four of us. We love exchanging stories, drinks and hugs.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have mostly just surfed, but would love to have the opportunity to host people in the future. I've met some amazing people through CS and really appreciate the level of trust that happens through this program.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfed in Montreal, CA, and across the country while on tour with various projects.

Interests

Playing music, animals, illustration, animated movies, fine wines, craft cocktails, tattoos.

• animals
• dogs
• arts
• singing
• design
• illustrations
• tattoos
• cocktails
• movies
• traveling
• bouldering
• music
• guitar
• backpacking
• freelancing
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite movies include American Beauty, The Fountain, How To Train Your Dragon, The Incredibles (or any Pixar movie).
My favorite books include House of Leaves and the Golden Compass Series.
Some of my favorite bands right now include Daughter, Alvvays and Big Thief.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have eaten live Oysters on the beaches of Vancouver Island and gone backpacking in the jungles of Costa Rica. I also toured 6,000 miles in 30 days with my old college band.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, France, Italy, Panama

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States

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