Author Archives: merrillreed

Holy wow.  Congratulations, Julian, this is amazing. Enjoy this cover of the Super Mario theme by John Petrucci of Dream Theater and Julian Conroy of FamilyJules! ..Come for the awesomeness, stay for the super sweet surprise at the end!

Tonight at Murphy’s Pub in Agawam!  Come out for a pint of craft beer and some of their delicious pub fare – Music starts at 10pm and runs til 1am for you late-night owls! I’ve got a bunch of new … Continue reading →

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 →