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Nervous Melvin and the Mistakes

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"Nervous Melvin and the Mistakes."Leader, Dennis N Ledford (Guitar). Charles (Todd) B Bensenhaver III MD (Vocal), with Joseph Scott Lanford (on drums) and Donald Watson (on bass guitar).
Started at Centre College in the early 1980's by Bensenhaver and three other students, the band quickly gained a loyal following on the college circuit. Unlike many bands of this ilk, which often disband when the original members graduate, Nervous Melvin has evolved into a staple of the Louisville music scene for now, over 20 years. Known for their roller coaster ride performances, this group, much like Louisville's own "Monarchs," as been a local favorite for decades. Unfortunately, one band member, Jeff Lehman, died recently and has been sorely missed.

DATES:

Springfest
Glendale, KY
5/19/2007

Gertles Bar Louisville, Ky.
1/12/08
2/9/08


Comments (16)
1. 28-10-2008 23:45
 
Nervous Melvin and the Mistakes are like going to the moon. Holy smoke it was like show time down at Dutch's Tavern all tweak end long. Jibber Jabbin' Ledford was crakin' his amp. Scott wanked like kryptonite. Maybe Don wasn't into Sally, but he sure did his homework.Melvin outta taste pespi and rename his band, "The Vanilla Pheromones."
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2. 21-11-2008 03:57
 
Cool Band.. they do alot of ZZ and Zep.
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3. 23-12-2008 03:38
 
There was this one guy in the band. I think his name was, Larry? Recently. I heard he passed away. That's so like, too bad. I liked him. I just can't even imagine the band going on without him. He was the one who played the bass. Sang the harmony and ran the sound. I talked to him one nite. He was just so much like the nicest guy. In that band. Brave. I mean just so brave. For the band to keep playing. I hope they alway keep old Larry's memory alive.
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4. 26-01-2009 00:51
 
My fave was when they played "TaxMan," Cool tune!
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5. 26-01-2009 23:55
 
I used to do setups at the Omsted when Nervous Melvin and the mistakes used played there. They did a lot of weddings and proms and partys. I just had to laugh one time. Every time the guy setting up the sound turned his back the old guy in the band would turn his amp or down and that other guy messing with the sound would run back and re adjust the sound. you'd just think what? Then the old guy stomped out like he thought the other guy couldn't get it right. Bands are so messed up. i'm glad I'm not in one.
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6. 29-01-2009 03:06
 
go to: http://wiki:answers.com/Q/How_do_you_handle_a_narcissist_who_wants_revenge .
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7. 22-08-2009 02:13
 
Lovely Band. Had so many great encounters with the lead guitarist. A very "giving" kind of guy. I can't thank him enough.
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8. 06-07-2011 15:29
 
Yeah, I remember the bass player, but I think his name was Gerry. He was a horrible drunk, a real jerk. What a waste.
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9. 22-01-2012 22:27
 
Yes, that's Right!  
Had many a great laugh with that Guy! Fun to be around. As for the rest of the "Band." The guitarist is mentally ill. Really. Paranoid Schizophrenic. The singer is Schizo, but put a band aid on it , as in. I'm the center of the universe, or something. The Drummer lives off his wife.
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10. 22-01-2012 22:35
 
Well, yeah, I live off my Wife. But what of it?
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11. 22-01-2012 22:42
 
And I did use Gerry to get in the Band and I used to stop by his place to get some free Booze and Smoke, went out to his Farm without asking and even took advantage of a situation or too by asking his girlfriend out when he confided in me they had just broke up. But what the hell... It was all just for laughs, Oh Please....!
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12. 22-01-2012 22:42
 
And I did use Gerry to get in the Band and I used to stop by his place to get some free Booze and Smoke, went out to his Farm without asking and even took advantage of a situation or too by asking his girlfriend out when he confided in me they had just broke up. But what the hell... It was all just for laughs, Oh Please....!
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13. 24-01-2012 00:10
 
What I remember about that band was the Drummer. He used to hang out at Gerry's place leeching off him. Smoke. Liquor. Beer. Rented Movies. Dinner. What ever he could get. I told Gerry he was a loser but Gerry even helped get him in the band. Not once but twice. I really thing that Gerry had a screw lose. The Guy even used to hit on Gerry's GirlFriend. Oh well, it takes all kinds.
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14. 24-01-2012 00:10
 
What I remember about that band was the Drummer. He used to hang out at Gerry's place leeching off him. Smoke. Liquor. Beer. Rented Movies. Dinner. What ever he could get. I told Gerry he was a loser but Gerry even helped get him in the band. Not once but twice. I really thing that Gerry had a screw lose. The Guy even used to hit on Gerry's GirlFriend. Oh well, it takes all kinds.
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15. 27-01-2012 02:13
 
Well, You know the old saying 'bout people who live in glass houses...
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16. 07-02-2012 01:37
 
Well, what can you say but "Whatever."
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