and specifically John Cougar Mellencamp helped to create our band and gain the respect of many venues, fans and musicians. The shared experiences described in John’s lyrics bring the audience and band together while singing songs about youthful lust in songs like “Hurt So Good”, “Ain’t Even Done With The Night” and “I Need A Lover” Our appreciation of the music of Heartland U.S.A. Mellencougar is made up of a group of musicians from the Illinois/Wisconsin scene. He is a true magician on the guitar, from solo’s to riffs and everything else he is. She has so much passion for what she does. Speaking of making me smile, Colleen plays the fiddle in the band and she is amazing. Dave the keyboardist and accordion player is so awesome, I don’t think I have ever, so looked forward to hearing an accordion before, but his playing makes me smile. The drummer Ed is incredible, never missing a beat and playing with such heart and soul. Just so much fun and high energy and they love to perform for their audience. I honestly have no clue as to how many times we have seen them. We went to the show and continued to go to show after show. Flag as inappropriate I have known who Melloncougar was for quite some time having heard their name mentioned on 95.1 WIIL Rock, but I had never seen or heard them play until October, 2020 after meeting Don Wilson in Cabo, and being invited to a show.
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