Joe Merrick

Joe Merrick has been working in the Boston area over the last 30 years on a steady incline building his career as a singer/songwriter. His Latest accolades consist of two well-received performances, opening up for The Steve Miller Band. He won the “Ohh, Ohh it’s Love” Subaru commercial competition where they were looking for a “fresh new sound for 2013” His voice was heard on radio and television including air time on the World Series. He won two awards from Limelight Magazine “Male vocalist of the year” and “Song of the year. He and band members joined Carole King at an event in New Hampshire, they played a set of American-themed songs and then he performed with King herself, and recently has just finished his 12th radio commercial . His newest CD consists of 2 of his latest songs. One is a piano-based cover of “Stairway to Heaven” where he plays all the instruments as well as the vocals. The other is a original , and about the moment of truth when we decide to accept a challenge head on knowing we are safe in surrendering to a higher power; a victorious decision no matter the outcome, called “Unwavering Strength” . Also included is a Bonus Song. “The Other Side” As a Berklee College Alumnus, Joe has learned to survive in the music business by learning a number of different trades. With songwriting being his main passion, he is an accomplished drummer, piano player, bass player as well as a producer. He is figuring out a way to make a living by teaching and honing his skills as a producer and engineer and has worked for many artists in the Boston area. “Life doesn’t Happen to you, It happens by you.” ~Gary Renard http://www.joemerrick.com