Writes music reviews for Space City Rock magazine.
Has been a member of several indie rock bands around the Houston area. Mel plays guitar, bass, and sings. He has also performed live with Jonah Matranga as a member of Jonah's backing band.
Former director/writer/editor/actor for a local public access TV show in Houston called "TV Party Tonight!"
Appears as a crime boss in David Gabriel's faux grindhouse trailer Althea Jones (2007)