Kelvin consisted of Trevor Bates (bass), Jacob Blood (drums), Jay Melder (vocals), and Danny Wood (guitar). Kelvin existed from 2000 to 2005, and made an impact in the local Louisianan music scene during those years. Kelvin always prided itself on one main point: ORIGINALITY. This site will provide fans with rare recordings from Kelvin that have been heard by few.
Kelvin had it's first gig at the Natchitoches Jazz Fest and continued to play each year for that festival. Kelvin played at various festivals, including EOS (End of Summer) Fest, NSU's Demon Fest, and LSU's Groovin' on the Grounds. Kelvin often played in Natchitoches at primarily the Pioneer Pub and the Ramada Inn, with occasional gigs at the Mariner's Cove, The Body, and The Pinnacle. Kelvin also played at Lafayette's legendary Grant Street Dancehall and they headlined The Varsity in Baton Rouge and also performed as an opening band there occasionally. They also played at various other bars, venues, and events around Baton Rouge, Layfayette, Shreveport, and Natchitoches.
Too many to list from all the members of Kelvin, but here are a few random influences: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Primus and all things Les Claypool, Incubus (the Dirk Lance era), Led Zeppelin, Counting Crows, Elton John, Pinback, Cake, Beastie Boys, Pink Floyd, Metallica, Tool, Blink 182, Mr. Bungle, 311, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Blackalicious, Bozzio Levin Stevens, Van Morrison, Outkast, Prince's Musicology album, Chevelle, A Perfect Circle, Cee-Lo Green, Pantera, Queens of the Stone Age, 2 Skinnee J's, Average White Band, and Bootsy Collins to name a few.
Guitars: Peavey Predator, Epiphone SG, Fender Stratocaster American HSS. Guitar Amp: Crate 2x12 120watt plus 4x12 cabinet occasionally. Basses: Ibanez Soundgear 4 string, Schecter Diamond Series 4 string, Abilene 4 string. Bass Amp: Carvin stack 4x10 and 1x15. Drums: Pearl 5 piece plus all sorts of awesome cymbals and roto toms. Orange County snare. Vocals: SM-58 microphone plus Yamaha PA.