Melon Jelly “The Road to Memphis”

Melon Jelly

Groovin' the Roots

“Melon Jelly makes Southern swampy blues with soul-searching electric groovin’ vibes in songs that ask for absolution, with hat in hand, and proclaim love out loud.”

- Jason Airy, Americana Highways

Melon Jelly dishes out a foot stompin’ musical gumbo of funky grooves, blues, and retro rock served piping hot from Southeast Texas! Winners of the 2024 Houston Blues Challenge and quarterfinalists at the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Melon Jelly features Stephen Droddy on drums, Jason McCollum on bass, and Mark "Nessie" Nesmith on guitars and vocals. Their debut CD “The Road to Memphis” dropped February 7th, 2025, claiming the #15 slot on the Billboard Magazine Blues Albums Chart.

Between the three of them there’s not much they haven’t played. A seasoned live performer and session recording drummer, Stephen Droddy has toured nationally and recorded and produced numerous artists. Stephen is endorsed by Samsun Cymbals and Collision Drumsticks and teaches with Guitar Center. Mark "Nessie" Nesmith’s solo CD “A Sinner’s Prayer” was the Houston Blues Society choice for the best Self-Produced CD of 2024. Mark is an accomplished singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist. He’s performed as a solo artist and with multiple bands on stages throughout the USA including the House of Blues, the Levitt Pavilion, the historic Stagecoach Ballroom, and Remington Park Casino. Mark’s music has been heard on numerous television and radio shows including Fox 4 & the CW's Jim King of the Road Show and the long running syndicated series Texas Country Reporter. His artwork is found in more than 30 states and has been featured in national and international publications. Born and raised in SETX, Jason McCollum brings two decades of bass experience to the stage. He has performed throughout Texas with the bands Ultrasuede, Jag, Lazarus Bowl, and more. When  info: melonjellyband.com

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