“New Music, Old Soul”

Mendingwall is a rock & roll band based out of East Tennessee. Growing up playing gospel music in church, brothers John and Joseph Gordon definitely still carry some of their upbringing in their music. After meeting up with drummer John Knox in 2005, the patented blend of soulful lyric filled rock & roll was born. A few albums, and a number of guest musicians later, the band found a 4th member by the name of Marshall Lowe. The new guitarist would be a perfect fit, and bring a new level of energy and creativity to the Athens Tennessee three. The band prides itself on writing thought provoking, original songs that you just can’t sit still through. Their energetic performances are sure to leave your spirits high.

Mendingwall released their first album under the band name The Blue City Band in 2008. After a few years, and a personnel change, they ended up settling on the current name in 2010. The name change was followed up with the release of their EP Better Days in 2013. After releasing their third album, Upstream in late spring 2017, they hit the road spreading the gospel of rock’n roll up and down the Eastern US until the virus, that shall not be named, shut everything down. A few years and a few kids later, Mendingwall headed back to the studio with a handful of new songs. This time they found themselves in Muscle Shoals, Alabama at Fame studios. There, the band, along with their long time producer Ben McAmis, cut their fourth album Famous, a nod to the studio it was recorded in.