Tom Melancon is a songwriter, recording artist and performer from Seattle, WA. Tom played electric bass and sang backing vocals in bands in Northern Nevada before he moved to Seattle in 2000. He completed a Songwriting program co-sponsored by the University of Washington and the Experience Music Project and has developed a unique songwriting style, utilizing his gift for lyrics with his ability to tap into weighty and provocative themes. Dusky vocals and gritty guitar work add to Tom’s distinct performance style. In 2019, Tom became the lead singer, rhythm guitar player and principal songwriter for American Flats, an Americana/Rock band. AF is in production mode for their first album, which they plan to record early in 2022.