This song tells a story about a women who finds herself at the crossroads, and is then seduced by the Hoochie Coochie Man.  Inspired by some of the old school bluesmen and is a typical dark blues / folks style.

Crossroads

This song evolved from the dirty swampy blues sounds produced using slide on a 4 string CGB and Mella’s son helped with some of the dark lyrics. 

The Old Crack Shack depicts that shady place where people go to do illicit drugs and is a warning about substance abuse and addiction , ‘if you go down that track, this no turning back, it’s a cold hard fact’.

The Old Crack Shack

A Dark Country/Blues song about the Grim Reaper collecting a person's soul because they once signed a deal with the Devil. According to traditional folklore the pact is between a person and the devil. The person offers their soul in exchange for a specific wish,  fame, power, fortune etc.  

 It has a bit of of an old wild west vibe, it's a bit of dark folk & dark country.

Devils Reap

This song is about a sexy vampire who lures lonely travellers to her lair where she drains their blood and has her wicked way with them, discarding each when they are left lifeless.  It is an original song written by Mella and performed by her band Barrel Dawg. 

The primary guitar featured is a 4 string cigar box guitar, backed by bass, electric guitar and percussion.

This song is a blend of Dark Folk, Dark Country, Dark Blues & Roots.

Temptress

A Barrel Dawg original song about falling in lust!  That raw primal physical and sexual desire you feel for someone almost immediately which may turn to love or may just lead to a few wild rides!

 It has a bit of country vibe with a touch of blues.  Recorded at ShoeHorse Studios Beechwood.

Barrel Dawg are an Australian Blues & Roots Band - A bit rootsie, a tad dark country, and a lot swampy!

Crazy In Lust

This song is about hanging with the wrong crowd and freeing yourself from the negativity, hate and drama.  It features 3 string Cigar Box Guitar (Juke Joint Rocker by Birdwood Guitar).  It is B-Dawg (AKA Mella's) first crack at recording using a home studio.

Dragging You Down

Dragging You Down V1

Johnny is a fella who loves to smash shit up with his Monster Truck!  Johnny knows that endorphins are released when he revs around the track smashing things up and it is an outlet for life's frustrations and stress.  He is 100% addicted to the Monster Jam scene and would never miss being a part of Monster Truck Mania, and let’s face it,  'Smashing Shit Up with a Big Arse Truck does sound like a lot of fun!'

Features a 4 String Resonator Cigar Box Guitar.
Melinda Miante on Lead Vocals and Cigar Box Guitar
David Miante on Bass
Sean Silva on Percussion and Harmonies
Jake Hook on Drums

Produced by Mella, with a little help by Peter Francis in Doctors Gap NSW.
Released: 2 February 2024

Johnny and his Monster Truck

Johnny And His Monster Truck HD

Johnny And His Monster Truck Version Radio Edit

This song tells a story about an Aussie Country Girl dumped by her man.

A Bit Of Country

This song was written by Mella and recorded with the guys from Blank ID.  It is now performed Live by Barrel Dawg!