Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers at Grog Shop

An east coast born rock band combining classic rock, punk and alternative influences, the Mercy Makers record in their backyard barn-turned-home studio in East Nashville, Tennessee. Grungy guitars and raucous drum beats are spearheaded by Bryant's ferocious feminine energy through crass, cutting lyricism and her booming bass guitar. This eclectic and singular sound has been suffused with the storytelling of the place they now call home, tackling themes like queerness, mental illness and anti fascism with a cheeky wit that leaves you wondering if you should be laughing, crying or starting a fight.