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MER – CHICAGO, IL – WWW.MERPLAY.COM Passion, discipline, raw energy, and focused talent are what you'll encompass when you experience the music of MER. "In a market place over saturated with corporate created talent, MER delivers a refreshing reminder that musicians with originality and heart still exist!" - CHICAGO TRIBUNE Based out of Chicago, MER began performing as a solo, singer songwriter in 1997. Through the years, MER expanded his sound by adding numerous musicians along the way. Mike Alongi [drums] has been an integral musician in defining MER’s music. MER and Alongi have been performing, recording, writing and arranging for ten years and the chemistry is evident. Whether it’s the full band five piece, duo, or solo arrangement, MER’s charisma is explosive! For the last ten years, MER has been creating music that transcends many musical genres. MER’s eclectic taste in music has brought forth a "melting pot" of sounds consisting of pop, rock, funk, folk, Latin, and jazz. No matter what your musical flavor may be, you’ll find something in MER’s music to groove to. MER’s new LP, “Hand Written” [fall 2007], is a pop driven collection of songs focused on showcasing MER’s singer/songwriter roots. MER has dedicated himself playing energetic live shows. MER's devotion to music has earned him the right to share stages with the Violent Femmes, Will Hoge, Gin Blossoms, Better Than Ezra, Marc Broussard, Michael Tolcher, The Verve Pipe, Pat Green, Grammy nominated Liquid Soul, Fastball, Kill Hannah, John Wesley Harding, Ari Hest, Ekoostik Hookah, Virginia Coalition, The Pat McGee Band and many other national touring acts. "Having worked with MER in several venues, I can honestly say his live shows are one of the most energetic and radiant performances that I have seen. The enthusiasm pours off the stage and infects the crowd as MER plays his set of original rock music infused with funk, soul, and a classy attitude." – DUFF ENTERTAINMENT MER recently released the new, full length LP, “Hand Written” at the House of Blues [Chicago, IL] on Friday, August 31st, 2007 for an all ages event. This album features songs such as "All I Want", "Solid Love", "Home" and a brand new track, "Here". Ranging from power pop to acoustic folk, "Hand Written" illustrates the pop sensability encompassed by MER's music. The new album is available on AWARESTORE.COM and on iTUNES on Oct. 15th, 2007! |
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| 2007-12-20 (296 days) | Stükenberg |
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| 2005-09-23 (1114 days) | Mer |
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| 2005-08-16 (1152 days) | Mer |
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| 2005-06-28 (1201 days) | James Flores |
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| 2005-03-01 (1320 days) | James Flores |
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| 2004-12-29 (1382 days) | Mer |
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| 2004-07-19 (1545 days) | SHURE sponsored Open Mic - Hosted by Gabriel Otto and Paul Stauffer |
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| 2003-08-09 (1890 days) | Nate Holly |
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| 2003-06-06 (1954 days) | Anne Marie Akin |
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| 2003-04-04 (2017 days) | Erich Specht |
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| 2003-03-07 (2045 days) | Katie Todd |
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| 2003-01-10 (2101 days) | Dolly Varden |
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