About
Message From Mercury is a 5-piece rock band formed in 2023 by Florida native Christopher Martinez (lead guitar) and Louisiana native Ash Morgan (lead vocals) following the dissolution of an earlier project. With Christopher's brother Matthew on drums and Ash's long-time friend Rachel Brocato just having picked up the bass, the four formed the first iteration of Message From Mercury. They began practicing alternative and soft rock covers in Christopher's grandmother's garage and adopted their name. After just a few months, they eventually performed their first show supporting a local country artist at a country-themed college bar in Monroe, LA on September 29, 2023.
After about a year, seeking a broader sound and greater songwriting potential, the band sought out a second guitarist. They eventually met Ava Barnes in early 2024, a former lead guitarist and vocalist for a disbanded regional rock band. She debuted as Message's second guitarist on December 31, 2024.
Ava, having contributed much to Message's live sound during her time in the group, departed peacefully about a year later to focus on her education and other projects. Alex Maldonado, a long-time friend of Christopher's, was invited to fill the space that was left, debuting live on December 20, 2025.
Message is currently writing music and making their voices heard throughout the region through dramatic and intense live shows.
MUSIC
21,000+
Spotify streams as of March 2026
$15,000+
in merch sales as of March 2026
Over 150
live shows as of March 2026
PRESS / REVIEWS
- Stacey Wink
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It’s an event I will not soon forget! Y'all have set the bar so high that I think nothing will come close ever again!"
- Jay Waalk
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Great sound and exciting to watch. One of the best bands in North Louisiana!"
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This is a band that not only plays the music, but feels the music as they play. They are not just musicians, they are entertainers. They pull the crowd into their show. I have watched this band grow musically and add a new member that was a perfect fit for the band. Many years ago, in Jackson Mississippi when I ran night clubs, I booked bands for my clubs and I wouldn't think twice about booking Message From Mercury."
- James Coats
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