Author Archives: merrillreed

One year ago today, our first ever Valley Advocate Session aired!  This was such a proud moment for me and I couldn’t have done it without AJ and Craig.  The opportunity to record in a professional studio plus the unwavering … Continue reading →

Happy Friday!  I’m looking forward to some good friends, good music, good food and good fun at The Still Bar & Grill in Agawam tonight!  Come on out for a drink, you’ve earned it! Enjoy live acoustic covers from 7pm … Continue reading →

TONIGHT, JANUARY 25th – Join us downtown at Nadim’s Mediterranean Restaurant where the Western Mass Songwriter’s Collaborative will feature artists: Jim Armenti, Eric Lee, Phil Nolan, Peter J. Newland, Lisa Martin and Merrill Shepard. As a personal aside, I am both excited and honored to have been invited … Continue reading →

Come out tonight for a pint of craft beer and an order of pizza skins!  Live music starts at 7pm and runs til 10pm at Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill on Boston Road! 1722 Boston Road, Springfield, MA

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25th – Join us downtown at Nadim’s Mediterranean Restaurant where the Western Mass Songwriter’s Collaborative will feature artists: Jim Armenti, Eric Lee, Phil Nolan, Peter J. Newland, Lisa Martin and Merrill Shepard. This event is open to the public and will be … Continue reading →

Wednesday, 1/24, Uno’s Boston Road, 7pm – 10pm Springfield, MA Thursday, 1/25, The Western Mass Songwriters Collaborative Showcase at Nadim’s Mediterranean Grill, 7pm – 10pm Springfield, MA Friday, 1/26, The Still, 7pm – 10pm Agawam, MA Saturday, 1/27, Murphy’s Pub, … Continue reading →

Friday, 1/19/18, I will appear at the Thirsty Mind Coffee & Wine Bar with a specially tailored collection of acoustic favorites and original works.  This is an enjoyable opportunity for me to play some of the lesser-known favorites in my … Continue reading →

Been a long week?  Stop by Casa Bella Italian Kitchen & Bar after work tonight!  Enjoy a nice cocktail, some fantastic Italian food and live entertainment! I’ve got some new tunes for you, of both cover material and original works, … Continue reading →

New year, new songs, new venues! Brush off your car and join us for some live music at any of these wonderful locations!