Calling Monterey County home, Meez performs original rock n roll and juicy covers that are melodic and groovy, at times progressive and always tight. Stylistically, their music ranges from Classic Rock to Alternative, reminiscent of Grungy Power Pop. 

The band is composed of four accomplished musicians who have dedicated a majority of their lives honing their skills. Each of their songs, composed by the members themselves, is different from the rest, yet somehow cohesive to the heartfelt message of love and compassion which pervades their repertoire. Catchy lyrics, vocal harmony, and inspiring musicianship combine to form a sound that is hard to resist.

Robert Melendez

Rob Meléndez started playing bass as a teenager in 1979, learning from a local family friend in Salinas. He got a degree in music from UCSD ten years later, while singing and playing with San Diego’s Cardiff Reefers. As a young musician he was influenced by Paul McCartney, Jaco Pastorius, and Graham Maby (Joe Jackson band).  He has performed with countless bands over the years, most recently fronting Militia of Love.

Donnie Dickman

Donnie Dickman is a keyboardist, singer, and lifelong musician who has played in bands with infamous players like George Lynch, (Dokken, Lynch Mob), Benny Rietveld (Santana, Miles Davis), and Jerry Martini (Sly And The Family Stone). Donnie started playing music in grade school, in high school he was influenced by Billy Powell (Lynyrd Skynyrd), and later by Jan Hammer.  He has written and performed on albums that reached the Billboard charts top 20 in 2014 & 2015. Locally, he jams with Hayley Jane, Harpin’ Johnny, among others.

Jason Slate

Jason Slate, as a teenager in LA area, started playing guitar in 1972. When his family moved to Monterey county, he formed a band, Canyon, with his brothers in Big Sur, playing locally throughout the 80s. Heavily influenced by guitarists like Tommy Bolin and Jimi Hendrix, groups like Allman Brothers and Led Zeppelin, Jason began writing songs and developing a style, both melodic and progressive. He is best known locally for his work with Young Presidents, which had an inspiring run of 14 years.

Michael “Koby” Kobrinsky

Koby started drumming at an early age, being self taught through age 24. Then studying drums at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, followed by studying  privately with pro drummer Frank Briggs in Burbank.

Some drumming influences are Dave Grohl and Jan Kincaid.  Koby has played for many New Wave, Alternative, and Hard Alternative bands in San Luis Obispo, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. In Monterey, he is known for playing with MoneyBand, WildCard, and RoyalCrush.