Alyssa Schmidt
For fans of All Get Out, give Mel a listen. He's a great storyteller and his voice is reminiscent of classic southern blues. A++
Favorite track: Ran Away.
As a founding member of the southern rock outfit, All Get Out, Mel Washington is now on his own making soulful southern music. In his late 20s, he delivers songs that cut to the core of the human existence. His forthcoming full length, “Houses”, features soulful melodies and harmonies, mixed with southern grit and beauty.
credits
released February 19, 2013
MEL WASHINGTON::HOUSES
Executive Producer: Chris Garmon
Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Goldman at Glow in the Dark Studios, Atlanta, GA
Additional tracking by Lane Johnson at Chosen Productions, Chattanooga, TN
Mastered by Kent Holmes, Nashville, TN
Artwork & Layout by Brian Manley at Fun with Robots, Atlanta, GA
Publicity: Mike Cubillos at Earshot Media, Los Angeles, CA
Vocals: Mel Washington, Chris Perot, Hunter Duncan
Guitars: Mel Washington, Chris Perot, Troy Stains
Bass: Alex Peterson & Matt Goldman
Drums & Percussion: Matt Goldman
Keys: Mel Washington, Troy Stains, Hunter Duncan
Piano: Mel Washington, Chris Garmon
Banjo: Mel Washington
Harmonica: Mel Washington
Mel would like to thank:
My father and mother: you’ve been so instrumental in making me the man I am today. Thanks for never giving up on me even when I’ve given you so many reasons to do so. Matt Goldman, Chris Garmon, Lane Johnson, and Kent Holmes for helping me make a record I’m proud of. Chris for an amazing experience co-writing this record. Hunter, Troy, Alex, BMI’s David Classeen for being amazing musicians to work with in the studio. Every single person involced in post production and production of this record. Andy Hull, David Bazan, and TW Walsh for encouraging words and inspiration during the process. To every single one of my friends from back home and all over the world. Every couch I’ve ever crashed on, meals you’ve bought me, cigarettes, drinks you’ve bought me, clothes you’ve bought me, rides you’ve given me, all got me along to this moment. This record is for you. And thanks to my Creator for giving me a gift to share with others.
Chris would like to thank:
Each and everyone who made this possible for us. There are so many of you, thank you ALL. This record made a home for songs and lyrics that have sat dusty and dormant in my heart for years. A huge thank you to Mel Washington for the experience, opportunity, help, and guidance that brought this to life and got these meaningful words and ideas out. I look forward to writing another! You are forever my brother & I love you. Special thanks to: Matt Goldman, Glow in the Dark, Troy Stains, Lane Johnson, Alex Peterson, David Claassen, Amelia Cochran, Hunter Duncan, Regenerate Music Co., Brian Manley, Mikey Chappell, Random burritos of Atlanta, GA, "TW" Walsh, Chris Garmon, The SweetWater Brewing Co., Ellison Wofford, Alex Bhore, T-Baby, Netflix, and my main man, Jesus. I love you all.
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