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Doug Mezz

About Me

Doug Mezz, the stage name of community advocate David Mesirow, is also a talented artist, musician, poet, and writer.

As a musician, he excels as a pianist, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. His artistic style is truly infectious.
On the piano, Doug razzles his listeners with interesting melodies, adventurous harmonies, and dazzling solos. His voice is that of unmatched beauty, originality, and soul.
On the guitar, he expresses his beliefs in songs like "Stuck In A Bad Situation," which outlines the difficult political, economic, social, and cultural struggles through which many people must endure.
For Doug's political page, check out www.myspace.com/DougMezz.
For more information on how you can help Orlando and beyond make more progress, go to www.OrlandoCommunityProgress.org!


Peace, Love, and the Pursuit of Happiness!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 05/08/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/dougmezz , youtube.com/dougmezz
Band Members: Doug Mezz
Influences: Aerosmith; Al Green; The Animals; Aretha Franklin; Art Tatum; The Band; B.B. King; Barry Manilow; The Beach Boys; The Beatles; Beck; Billy Preston; Bob Dylan; Bob Marley; Bruce Springsteen; Bud Powell; Buddy Holly; Carole King; Cecil Taylor; Charlie Parker; Chick Corea; Chuck Berry; Claude Debussy; Coldplay; Cole Porter; Count Basie; Dave Brubeck; David Bowie; Diane Krall; Dizzy Gillespie; The Doors; Duke Ellington; The Eagles; Electric Light Orchestra; Elliott Smith; Elton John; Elvis Costello; Elvis Presley; Eric Clapton; Fleetwood Mac; Frank Sinatra; Frank Zappa; George Gershwin; George Harrison; Glenn Miller; The Grateful Dead; Herbie Hancock; Herman's Hermits; Irving Berlin; James Brown; James Taylor; Jerome Kern; Jimi Hendrix; John Coltrane; John Denver; John Lennon; Led Zeppelin; Louis Armstrong; Ludwig van Beethoven; Marvin Gaye; Maurice Ravel; McCoy Tyner; Mezz Mezzrow; Miles Davis; Muddy Waters; Nat King Cole; Norah Jones; Oasis; Oscar Peterson Trio; Paul McCartney; Peter, Paul and Mary; Phish; Pink Floyd; The Plastic Ono Band; Prince; Procol Harum; Queen; Radiohead; Randy Newman; Ray Charles; Richard Rodgers; Ringo Starr; The Rolling Stones; Seal; Simon and Garfunkel; Sly & the Family Stone; Stevie Wonder; Thelonious Monk; Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers; Tony Bennett; The Traveling Wilburys; U2; The Velvet Underground; Wayne Shorter; The Who; Wings; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Woody Guthrie; The Zombies; ZZ Top
Sounds Like: I am guided by a wide array of musical influences, but many of them are tied together. Whether influenced by European Classical, New York Broadway, New Orleans Jazz, Chicago Blues, Southern Rockabilly, or British Invasion influences - all of these styles affect my writing and were advanced by radio, records, and live performance.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Doug Mezz Music Videos

Check out videos of Doug Mezz performing his songs at the following links!http://youtube.com/user/DougMezzhttp://www.f acebook.com/pages/David-Mesirow/21577188208- - -Together we can end homelessness, ...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:48:00 GMT

Peace, Love, and Happiness

Peace, love, and happiness,Seem to make a lot of sense.Let go of your anger and hate.Violence and war will dissipate.Yet hold on to the truths you know.You'll get along with all types of folks.Fear wi...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:48:00 GMT

You Can Call Me

You can call me anytime,At 3 o'clock in the morning.You can call me anytime,If it's raining or it's pouring.Please feel free to contact me,About anything and everything.Please feel free to contact me,...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:06:00 GMT

Coincidences

Coincidences are meant to be.I'm not saying that for kicks.Messages sent from heaven above, They're not too difficult to see.Why do so many seem to happen,At the right time and right place?Could it be...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:31:00 GMT

Orlando Community Progress (OCP) Statement of Purpose: The Need For Communities

Orlando Community Progress is an organization that was formed in November of 2008.  Its purpose is to bring about progressive change to the Orlando area.  Another purpose is to increase awareness abou...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:35:00 GMT

It Doesn’t Matter...Or Does It?

It wouldn't have mattered,But I ended up here.It wouldn't have matteredWhere I went to premiere.It wouldn't have mattered,But it ended up this way.It wouldn't have mattered,But I'm here anyway.I guess...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:43:00 GMT

Never Give Up

Never give up.I know that for sure.If you give up,You won't feel pure.Keep on going,Just like you should.It may be tough,But you'll feel good.You'll reach the end,And feel relief.And then you'll share...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:51:00 GMT

Talk Can Be Good

Talk isn't cheap.I know that for sure.Talk can get things done,As long as it's secure.If you back talk with action,You can feel the meaning.Just try to represent,And don't be demeaning.
Posted by on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:47:00 GMT

Work and Worry

Don't be so invested.It's not like you're involved.It's someone else's problem.It just needs to get solved.So just do what you have to,and not a meter more.You'll find you've solved the problem,and yo...
Posted by on Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:13:00 GMT

Primary Seasons

Copper glitter on dresses. Reddish blush on cheeks.Blue-green streams flow narrowly, down blurred, forgotten dreams. You slide with ease, as daisies and their scent, will nurse yourfriends you urge to...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:29:00 GMT