Artist description Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Mel continues to be one of the most popular groups in the area and continues to rock their audiences with loud, high energy, rocking shows. Their songs combine old-school fundamentals of song writing with a contemporary edge. Layering guitars with bravado vocals and the big bottom swagger of the rhythm make-up this huge sound. Mixing this with their studio savvy, gives Mel their pro reputation. When you go to a Mel show you experience one of the most energetic, electric, full-on-in-your-face moments that lifts you up and leaves you floating.

Music Style Alternative rock with a metal edge.

Musical Influences Radiohead, Pearl Jam, U2

Similar Artists Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Everclear

Artist History Mel plays often in the downtown Portland area in clubs/bars such as Berbati's, The Ohm, Ash St. Saloon, Mt. Tabor and Dante's.

Group Members PETE DONNELL: vocals JASON SAMODUROV: guitar JIM MCKENZIE: guitar STUART PACKER: bass PATRICK DOHERTY: drums

Instruments Drums, Electric Bass & Electric Guitars.

Albums Mel, Tantric, Weasel

Press Reviews "I love you guys so much it hurts................ no,really....it hurts......Jim, I'm sore." - BLYSS "Yipee!! You fellas rock the house! I'm lovin you all! - KATIE KNIESTEADT "I love MEL!!! How could you not? Of course you guys are my favorite band. I would say that going to Mel shows is my favorite pasttime. I can't wait for the new CD. Love ya!" -RAESHA THOMAS

Location Portland, OR - USA

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