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Melanie Howe

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Percussionist & vocalist known as “The Djembabe". Hair model.
Artist: @vaterdrumsticks @gonbopsofficial @remopercussion @64audio @sabiancymbals @bose

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☀️ taken in Key West, Florida by @drumndance

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Never a dull moment in Muscle Shoals, Alabama! So grateful for the talent and opportunity that town surrounds me with. If you don’t know much about the hit recording capital of the WORLD, make sure you stream @truesouthtv Season 9, Episode 1. 🤙🏽✨🪘🪘 taken in Muscle Shoals, Alabama by @drumndance

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Incredible to work with the best of the best. I can’t believe I had the opportunity in my life to be Gary Pierce’s dance partner AND drummer! Never could have I imagined I would be writing this little number with you; and traveling to three cities to rehearse it! The attitude shows our dynamic (and the act) perfectly. 💜✨
Gary, congrats on winning the Larry Dean Award tonight- no one is more deserving! And don’t worry, I’ll call ya back when I can 🙃
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📸: @grace_anne_pierce taken in Gatlinburg, Tennessee by @drumndance

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Sneak peek of tomorrow’s pants/dress/show outfit. 🔮
Haven’t worn anything like this in so long. It’s been over 15 years since I’ve been involved in the dance world. ✨

I decided to try on my old competition dresses before I came up here just for fun. Swipe to see those. 🫶🏽 taken in Smoky Mountain National Park by @drumndance

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Proud to say our little paddle tribe raised $1K with Nauti K’s to donate to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance in the name is Judy Long! Thank you to everyone who participated and donated. This is far from a “one and done” for us. Planning for the next trek is already happening- so if you would like to paddle with us, or sponsor/donate, please contact Kim at Nauti K’s for more information. We paddle kayak and SUP, all levels. On this trip we had experienced and first timers. 5 Miles with a surprise pit stop!
✨Judy’s Lunch & Launch ✨ by @drumndance

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Life updates and music schedule coming at ya soon. I’ve been so busy bouncing between performances, recordings, gatherings, and all the good things in life! For now, here is where you can find me this weekend:
Friday: @blackhorsebrews 7PM with Rebel Railroad
Saturday: @rogersbarknoxville 3-6 with Howe Jellis, followed by 7PM with Rebel Railroad
Sunday: @nautikriverside 11AM for Judy’s Lunch & Launch (limited tickets available) followed by the NK Fam Jam hosted by Tommie John and yers truly.

*more info on Judy’s L&L on a previous post and in the comments. Be sure to call for tickets in advance.

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend and chatting up all my recent adventures.
Don’t forget to watch ESPN Sept 15 for the @truesouthtv segment on Muscle Shoals!

@rebel.railroad @jellismusic @tommiejohnmusic taken in Florence, Alabama by @drumndance

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Life has been feeling like a fully charged wireless mic, a good monitor mix, a clear stage to run around on, and a packed house lately. 🤝🏽🎤✨ taken in Muscle Shoals, Alabama by @drumndance

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*EDIT* we are moving our paddle adventure to next weekend for safety. Labor Day Weekend is high traffic and we want everyone to feel safe. That being said, the jam will move as well. See y’all September 13. 🫶🏽

Y’all ready for Sunday??
Stoked and honored to be hosting the first ever “Judy’s Lunch & Launch”. Tickets are $25 and all proceeds go to OCRA (Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance) in memory of legend Judy Long.
We will hit the water at 11am Sunday from Nauti K’s/Volunteer Cove Marina for a 5 mile paddle with pit stop. Bring a SUP or Kayak (a few loaners are available, so please reach out to Nauti K’s or myself for information). We will follow our paddle with lunch from Nauti K’s and live music from the Fam Jam hosted by Tommie John and myself. 🤙🏽🩵

*Note: only 30 spots are available for the paddle event. Life jackets are recommended on the craft, but are not required to be worn while paddling. Please hydrate or bring a water bottle with you since we are still in the heat of summer. Waterproof bags are recommended for keys/phone/personal items, but you can lock up and leave keys safely with the Nauti K’s staff. ✨ taken in Nauti K’s Riverside Bar & Grill by @drumndance

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Future drummer. 🪘🥁🪘
She can also nail the running high kick. 💃🏽
I always make the kids promise to not hit their friends and family with the sticks. 🙅🏽‍♀️

Love performing, but also really love to meet the fans. Especially the little ones. 🥹 taken in The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint by @drumndance

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Tomorrow!!!
Rebel Railroad and Big Murph opening for Moonshine Bandits on one of my favorite stages, The Shed! I haven’t seen the MB fellas in a year! I was so lucky to play drums for them in Germany 🇩🇪last year and now I finally get to meet their drummer in person 🥁! I would love to see my East TN fam out to support and hang with me while they play. Gates are at 6, Big Murph 🎤goes on at 7:30, followed by Rebel Railroad (and me)🎻🎸🪘, then the Bandits! It’s going to be a great summer night full of friends and music. Who’s coming?? ✋🏽
Drop a request in the comments 👇🏽
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@moonshine_bandits @rebel.railroad @bigmurph615 @shedjukejoint @gonbopsofficial @vaterdrumsticks @remopercussion @sabiancymbals @64audio
Stoked to meet you @luthercolt 🤙🏽 taken in The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint by @drumndance

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When given the option to make music with ✨legends✨, always choose yes 🫡
Dave Landeo, you are a hero. Always have my respect.✊🏽 @dave_landeo taken in Nauti K’s Riverside Bar & Grill by @drumndance

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