NEW CD Coming Soon!

Hi everyone!

I’m VERY EXCITED to announce that coming VERY SOON is my first ever, professionally recorded & produced, self-titled CD!

We are currently in production and I should have all the duplicated copies back and ready for sale within about two and half weeks!

On it you will find a varied mix of covers of several of my favorite songs, recorded at Swamp Guinea Studios with the help of the very talented and accomplished A.J. Rubino, who provided me with back up vocals as well as lead guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin and pedal steel, among other instruments.

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If you are interested in purchasing a copy, please send me a message and I will get one to you!  Otherwise rest assured that I will have them physically on hand at all of my gigs.
Thank you and have a wonderful holiday!

Yours,

Merrill Shepard

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TONIGHT at Paddy’s!

Catch my solo acoustic set tonight from 6pm – 9pm at Paddy’s Irish Pub in Springfield!

I’ve got cover tunes for everyone and they have an impressive selection of craft beers on tap and Peppa’s Xpress is right next door!  Come by for a pint and a slice, stay for the tunes!

 

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1060 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA

 

 

 

 

 

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THURSDAY NIGHT at the Fort!

TOMORROW NIGHT – Thursday, 11/12 from 7pm – 10pm at the Student Prince & Fort Cafe in Springfield!

I will be performing live, acoustic covers in the bar so stop on by for a drink or two and some lovely German fare!

Look for me there on Saturday, 11/21 and Saturday, 11/28, too!

8 Fort Street, Springfield, MA

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TONIGHT at the Student Prince and Fort Cafe!

Tonight I will be playing and singing from 7pm – 10pm at the Student Prince & Fort Cafe in Springfield!  This is a wonderful spot to sample some German fare and enjoy a marzen beer!
Come and join us!

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8 Fort Street, Springfield, MA

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Tonight at The Thirsty Mind!

Don’t forget, you can catch my solo acoustic set TONIGHT, October 2, from 7pm – 9pm in South Hadley at the Thirsty Mind Coffee & Wine Bar!  Please join us!

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23 College St, South Hadley, MA

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I Am Local!

LOOK FOR ME in the October 2015 issue of the Reminder’s sister publication, Go Local!

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On page 15 you’ll find that this month’s “I Am Local” piece is centered on Yours Truly!  Here, editor and photographer Amber Wakley captures my image and we get a little personal!

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I am thrilled and honored to have this opportunity to expand the reach of my music and my projects through my local community and to receive such acknowledgement.  Please stay tuned for further information about my upcoming cover album and future show dates!

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Happy Sunday!

Come find me enjoying this beautiful weather out on the patio at Slainte!
I’ll be singing and playing from 3pm – 6pm!

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80 Jarvis Ave, Holyoke, MA

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This Weekend!

Come out to a favorite neighborhood bar & restaurant of mine tomorrow night!  Saturday, 9/12 from 7:30pm – 11:30pm I will be playing and singing at La Cucina de Hampden House in Hampden!

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1 Allen Street, Hampden, MA

Then on Sunday afternoon, 9/13, you can still catch my acoustic set at Slainte in Holyoke while this beautiful, warm weather lasts!  I’ll be out on the patio from 3pm – 6pm.

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80 Jarvis Ave, Holyoke, MA 



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Today at Slainte!

Come out and enjoy this beautiful day with me on the patio at Slainte!
I’ll be outside singing and playing from 3pm – 6pm!

80 Jarvis Ave, Holyoke MA

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Tonight at Raven Hollow Winery!

Come to lovely Raven Hollow Winery tonight to kick back, sample some great wine and enjoy some live music at this beautiful & scenic location!

I’ll be singing and playing under the tent from 6pm – 8pm!  Bring a picnic dinner!

436 Russellville Road, Westfield, MA

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436 Russellville Rd, Westfield, MA

436 Russellville Rd, Westfield, MA

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