MER

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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



"From the blueprint of singer/songwriter's like James Taylor comes the artistry of MER. Armed with a Martin guitar and the wisdom of life's tribulations his music is ready to be heard by all." - ABC7 CHICAGO



"MER is the real deal, a true musician, excellent songwriter, amazing stage performer, and just an overall great person that you would want to hang out with!" - CBS CHICAGO



"MER's music speaks right to the heart. His melodies are infectious, his stories are relatable, and he's destined to hit the mainstream pop airwaves any day now!" - CLTV METROMIX



"No matter if he's gracing the stage by himself or he's backed by his band, MER's live performances take control of your senses and deliver a high-energy, feel-good time leaving you wanting more and chanting merplay dot com." - VERVELIFE



"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 HAS PERFORMED WITH:

Violent Femmes, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Will Hoge, Gin Blossoms, Better Than Ezra, Marc Broussard, Michael Tolcher, Rusted Root, The Verve Pipe, Pat Green, Cowboy Mouth, Grammy nominated Liquid Soul, Fastball, Kill Hannah, John Wesley Harding, Matt Wertz, Ari Hest, Ekoostik Hookah, The Kin, Virginia Coalition, Andrew Ripp, The Pat McGee Band, Sarah VonderHaar of America's Next Top Model and many other national touring acts.



NOTABLE ACCOLADES:

- Live performance on WGN NEWS at noon [airing nationally] 3/12/10.

- "All I Want" selected for national campaign with TARGET & MEAD 2010.

- Guest appearances w/Blackbox & Sarah VonderHaar at SUMMERFEST 2009.

- Headlining WTMX Party in the Park at MILLENNIUM PARK on 7/2/09.

- National anthem at US CELLULAR FIELD [MLB] on 4/10/09.

- Headlined GODIY Records showcase at HOUSE OF BLUES on 2/12/09.

- Profiled on ABC 7 Chicago for Asian Pacific Heritage Month in May 2008.

- National anthem at TOYOTA PARK [MLS] in 2008.

- Single, "All I Want" liscensed to MILLER HIGH LIFE in 2008.

- Single, "Home" liscensed to CHEVROLET in 2008.

- National anthem at SEARS CENTER [WNBA] in 2008.

- Obtained artist sponsorship with CF MARTIN & CO. guitar company in the fall of 2007.

MER featured on ABC 7 CHICAGO:



National anthem performance for the CHICAGO WHITE SOX:



MER solo at ELBO ROOM Chicago: