Simon Melrose & the Get Down
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Bio
Albums
Bands
Simon Melrose is a San Francisco Bay Area based guitarist and songwriter. With guitar riffs steeped in the blues, and songs inspired by the troubadours of the 70’s, Simon has carved out a career as a sideman for several bands and is featured prominently in his own projects Central Station, & The Get Down. Following on the success of his solo album “Freedom’s Road” and subsequent Touring, Simon has added a power packed rhythm section featuring the harmonica of John Cunha, drummer Stephen Traversi (Clustaphunk/Phatty), bass player Shawn Maloney (Central Station/Northbay Blues Revue) & Keyboardist Roy Gattinella (Crazy Famous/Blue Radio) to form The Get Down.
Bands
Albums
Bands
SOL - 1996 - 2005
Groove Juicy -1998
Memphis Kings - 1998 - 2002
Flat 5 Jazz Combo - 2002 - 2004
Phatty - 2004 - 2006
Royal Caribbean Show Band “Mirage“ - 2006
Pat Jordan Band 2008 - Current
Central Station - 2012 - 2015
Justin Cohen Band - 2019
Simon Melrose & The Get Down 2023- Current
Albums
Albums
Albums
“Arguello Street“
Steve Hardgrove
Pat Jordan Band - “Twice”
Central Station - “Central Station”
Simon Melrose - “Freedom's Road “ (Available Now!)
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
Simon Melrose Music
Show Posters
Upcoming Shows:
11/14/26
Simon Melrose & the Get Down live @ The Garden!
8pm
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10pm
Geyserville, CA
Event Details
11/14/26
Simon Melrose & the Get Down live @ The Garden!
the boys are back rocking the Garden! Free show
8pm
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10pm
Geyserville, CA
10/04/2026
Simon Melrose & the Get Down @ The Filling Station!
3:00 pm
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6:00 pm
2529 Mankas Corner rd, Fairfield CA
Event Details
10/04/2026
Simon Melrose & the Get Down @ The Filling Station!
Rock, Blues, Jazz at Mankas Corner!
3:00 pm
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6:00 pm
2529 Mankas Corner rd, Fairfield CA
09/25/26
Simon Melrose SOLO @ Brooks Note Tasting Room
5pm
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7pm
426 Petaluma BLVD, Petaluma, CA
Event Details
09/25/26
Simon Melrose SOLO @ Brooks Note Tasting Room
Live Blues, Jazz, and Rock!
5pm
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7pm
426 Petaluma BLVD, Petaluma, CA
09/19/2026
Simon Melrose SOLO @ Bella Winery!
11:00 am
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4:00 pm
West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA
Event Details
09/19/2026
Simon Melrose SOLO @ Bella Winery!
sip n’ sway at Bella!
11:00 am
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4:00 pm
West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA
08/29/26
Simon Melrose SOLO @ Russian River Vineyards!
1:00
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5:00
Hey 115, Forestville CA
Event Details
08/29/26
Simon Melrose SOLO @ Russian River Vineyards!
Rock, blues, and jazz in the winegarden!
1:00
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5:00
Hey 115, Forestville CA
More Events
“The Crush” live @ the Garden Napa, CA
Simon Melrose & the Get Down perform “The Crush” live @ the Garden Napa, CA
Luther Burbank Center features Simon Melrose & the Get Down
Luther Burbank Center features Simon Melrose & the Get Down for their Luther Locals series December 2025!
"Freedom's Road" trailer video
Guitarist and songwriter Simon Melrose takes on acoustic blues, roots rock, with elements of Americana and country in his solo debut LP "Freedom's Road". Known primarily as an electric guitarist and sideman for various San Francisco Bay Area bands, Simon has been quietly crafting his own sound that nods to past influences while infusing a personal and unique approach to songwriting. Freedom's Road is the basic exploration of simplicity in presentation that focuses on the message.
Simon and The Get Down - 4/5/25 @ San Francisco Fulton plaza
Simon and The Get Down - 4/5/25 @ San Francisco Fulton plaza for Night of Ideas 2025
Simon Melrose guitar solo - “I’ll Be Fine”
Simon Mekrose & the Get Down live @ Victory House 7/12/24
Simon Melrose & the Get Down live @ Geyserville Gun Club
Geyserville Gun Club 1/25/25
Simon Melrose & the Get Down live at Golden Gate park
Simon Melrose & the Get Down live at Golden Gate park - "This Ain't A Country Song"
Simon Melrose & the Get Down - "Desire"
Simon Melrose & the Get Down live at Golden Gate Park - "Desire"
"This Ain't A Country Song" - Simon Melrose with John Cunha
Simon Melrose w/John Cunha live JaM Cellars Napa