Playing live in fact is where Cravin’ Melon is at its best, so it’s only fitting that the bio tells the story of the fans, as much as the band. From the fanatical FRC (Front Row Club) to newly indoctrinated “melonheads”, the age range of faithful followers spans 3 generations. Instantly addicting, fun-loving melodies battered up with swaggering southern charm is the classic recipe for a down-home party with Cravin’ Melon as the congenial hosts! The re-loaded rhythm section of bassist Rob Clay, drummer Gary Greene, (former percussion player for Hootie) and keyboardist Chad Barger, crank out the horse-power for the road-hugging vocals of lead singer Doug Jones, and the top-down guitar licks of Jimbo Chapman!
In December, 1999, the band entered a small studio in Columbia SC to begin tracking what has now become their most definitive collaboration, “The Great Procrastinator”. This 12 song disc released in Summer, 2000, instantly became the fan-faithful favorite, pushing the web-site over 100,000 hits. With an eclectic mixture of styles and sounds, the guys began another touring assault that would take them from New Orleans to Rochester NY sowing new melonseeds along the way.
Cravin’ Melon is the prime example of a band who’s fan base continues to embrace their music while working hard as street-team “melonseeds” to spread the news.
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The band takes the stage in the MCC Amphitheater on Friday, May 18 at 7:30pm! Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket and enjoy this FREE concert brought to you by the Mauldin Cultural Center. Rain location: MCC Auditorium
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