Sean Atwater
Lead & backing vocals, keys & percussion

This extremely accomplished musician is the “suave” behind the Mercedez sound and look.  Not only can he play several instruments and sing harmonies beautifully, but he is an outstanding and engaging lead vocalist.  A graduate of CAPA Performing Arts High School in Pittsburgh, PA, Sean went on to play with several local musical projects, including E Club, Pretty Boy and Denvetta.  He also filled in briefly with Pittsburgh band Modern Man.  His big break came when he moved to Minneapolis and hooked up with one of Prince’s protégé’s, Ingrid Chavez (who is best known for penning the Madonna song “Justify My Love”), and honed his skills in the tough, competitive Minneapolis scene.  He was a backing vocalist for Alexander O’Neil (known for the hits “Fake” and “If You Were Here Tonight”) and went on a world tour with him, playing such places as Wembley Stadium in London, England. Now, as a member of Mercedez, Sean (or “Sean Juan”, as he is known in musical circles) brings to the table a wealth of talent, experience, versatility, and exceptional showmanship that is taking the band to the next level.