The Melt is a SF Bay Area funk outfit featuring members Todd Bugbee on Guitar/Vocals, Rhyne Erde on Drums, Harlan Rollins on Bass, and Jeff Stevenson on Keys and . The music is a blend of funky original compositions and jazz fusion. It is high energy, intricate and very danceable with a strong, funk-groove. The band is heavily influenced by some amazing musicians such as John Scofield, John Medeski, Stanton Moore, The Meters, and any other heavy-groove oriented artists! A funk and groove band from Petaluma, Ca. Laying down heavy beats, this group specializes in getting crowds up and dancing.