Melissa Etheridge is back. Her heyday was in the ‘90s through the early 2000s. Her new solo tour is called ME, because not only is it her initials, but she says “since I turned 50, it’s all about me.” Etheridge played at Turner Hall a few days after she was at Lambeau Field, at what she calls “football church,” and now she is a believer in the Packer nation.

Etheridge created everything live herself with only the help of a technology guru. A gifted guitarist, Etheridge, whose solo guitar riffs were the highlight of the show, played nine guitars, two of them were double headed, drums and a tambourine.

Reminiscent of the ‘70s, the stage was decorated with lava lamps and a rug, along with her rock ‘n’ roll vibe. “I never thought Melissa was a rock ‘n’ roll name until you screamed it,” she replied when an ardent fan screamed out her name. Her lyrics spoke to the fans, and she acknowledged them saying, “I understand you when you make those bad decisions,” and her lyrics confirmed that understanding.

Etheridge released her first album in 1988 and hasn’t stopped since. On her latest album she worked with Rocckstar who has worked with Chris Brown. She performed two songs off her new album including, “Ain’t That Bad,” and “Monster,” which she said is her favorite.

Many songs seemed very similar except for the few recognizable songs that have played on the radio. The highlights of the show were her new songs and her guitar solos. She also played a few lovely songs on the piano. Etheridge is very personable and has a strong stage presence. She connected with the crowd and wrapped up the evening with a rendition of “Roll Out the Barrel” and had the whole audience singing along.