Mer is Edmer: vocals/electric/acoustic guitars Mike Alongi: drums/percussion John Owens: bas guitar Mel Washington: electric guitar/vocals Mer is the brain child of Edmer, where from the name of the band is derived (edMER), A singer songwriter from Chicago IL. Mer has a all ecompassing set of influences wich began with folk acts like James Taylor,and Simon & Garfunkel; Which later was merged with the influences of pop, rock, funk, Latin, and jazz