With the weather getting so nice, I think I’d like to go play outside!

Posted on June 2, 2015 by merrillreed

I’m VERY excited to announce several upcoming shows at several, beautiful, outdoor locations!

I know, I know.. we are in the middle of a rainy spell (which I think we really did need) but “Storms Never Last,” as they say, and the shows will go on!

This Friday evening, June 5th, from 6pm – 8pm, I’ll performing the first of several shows at Raven Hollow Winery in Westfield.  Bring your camp chairs and blankets and join us for Summer Music in the Hollow!

RHW 1

WINE!

I’ll be performing under a tent with limited seating available, rain or shine!  Try out some delicious wines and enjoy the day while I play!

RHW 3

Then, coming up on Sunday, June 7th, from 3pm – 6pm, I am thrilled to announce my return to one of my VERY favorite venues at Slainte in Holyoke!

..Wait til the flowers REALLY get going.

..Wait til the flowers REALLY get going.

This photo only captures the very beginning stages of the beautiful planted flowers which surround this big, awesome patio.  As the season progresses, you’ll see less and less of the lattice as it disappears behind perfectly manicured flowers, vines, elephant ears and whatever else Kevin has planned.  Over their tops, all you can see are the mountains, trees and sky.

Try the sangria!

Try the sangria!

This is a supremely attractive outdoor spot to spend a couple of hours on a summer afternoon- and the food, drinks & service are all wonderful as well!  Currently, this weekend is the only Sunday at Slainte I have officially booked but I hope to make it a regular thing again so stay tuned for more information.

Lastly (for now), I will be appearing outdoors on the patio at Luxe Burger Bar in Springfield, on Saturday, June 13th, from 6pm – 9:30pm.

BURGERS! ..and COCKTAILS! Or BEER! It definitely isn't Burger King but you can have it your way.

BURGERS! ..and COCKTAILS! Or BEER!
It definitely isn’t Burger King but you can have it your way.  Try the Texas Mule.

It will be my first time here to play, but not to eat.  This place really does make a MEAN burger.  They also have a great selection of draught beers and specialty cocktails as well.

SO… it might be raining outside right now, and it’s not the most terrible thing but the sun will be back out soon.  After the bitterly cold winter we just had, I for one intend to enjoy the ever-loving HECK out of it this summer.

COME CELEBRATE the warm weather outdoors with me with music, food and drinks!   I’ll bring the tunes, you bring the company!

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Thursday Night at McLadden’s in Northampton!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by merrillreed

 

I’m very pleased to announce my Northampton debut!

I will be bringing my acoustic song stylings to McLadden’s Irish Publick House in Northampton this Thursday night!

This is a fun place to hang out- I’ve always enjoyed the darkened, cozy, gastropub atmosphere.  They have great pub food & Irish fare, over 100 beers on tap and excellent, friendly, & knowledgeable servers (bartender Kate has wowed us more than once).

I am very excited for this show.  This will be an opportunity for me to put together a *slightly* more eclectic mix of songs than I might normally play at your typical sports bar.  Without totally losing sight of certain ‘fan favorites’, I plan to include a few more of the lesser-known, “indie” songs from my repertoire which don’t necessarily fall into the “Top 40” category.  Some of these songs are absolute favorites of mine, even though I don’t bring them out all that frequently and I hope will be enjoyed by anyone who might be interested to hear something new and a little different!

You’ll hear me truly singing from the heart at this show.  Come join us for a pint and a bite!

Thursday, 5/21/15, from 9:30pm – 12:00am
27 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA   

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Tomorrow Night at Paddy’s Irish Pub!

Posted on May 7, 2015 by merrillreed

Catch my acoustic set Friday night at Paddy’s Irish Pub!  I’ll be playing and singing from 6pm – 9pm.
They have an impressive list of draught beers and are literally right next door to Peppa’s Xpress so stop in for a pint & a slice and some tunes! ♪♫

Paddy's 5-8-15

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♫ TONIGHT at Nathan Bill’s!

Posted on April 25, 2015 by merrillreed

Happy Saturday!!

I’m excited to be performing acoustic covers tonight from 7pm – 9pm at Springfield’s favorite neighborhood bar!  Come out and celebrate the weekend with us at Nathan Bill’s Bar & Restaurant!
110 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA

NB's

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Tonight at Donovan’s and Saturday at Nathan Bill’s!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by merrillreed

TONIGHT, Thursday 4/23, from 7pm – 11pm I will be bringing my solo acoustic show to Donovan’s Irish Pub!
I will be playing my usual mix of pop, folk, indie, country & classic rock and I have some new songs to share with you too!  Come down for some food and a pint!
At 1655 Boston Road in Springfield (in the Eastfield Mall)

THEN, this coming Saturday night, 4/25 from 7pm – 10pm,  you can also catch the Merrill Shepard Solo Acoustic Show at Nathan Bill’s Bar & Restaurant!
They must be doing something right over there because they have recently been voted and proclaimed by a Masslive contest to be the “BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS” and I am very excited to have been invited to play there this weekend.  Come on out and see what all the fuss is about!
At 110 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA

Donovan's and NB's

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“..In the evening, she’s a singer with the band.”

Posted on April 18, 2015 by merrillreed

I’m singing with THE SMOKEY DIXONS at Whiskerz Pub tonight!  We’re bringing the party to Easthampton tonight with three sets of country pop and southern rock favorites!

I’ll be taking the lead on several, fun selections and assisting in providing back up vocals on everything else.  It’s going to be a fun night and I’m pretty excited for the show!

4/18, 9pm – 1am at 75 Cottage Street, Easthampton, MA

SMOKEY DIXONS

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More Dates, New Venues. New Projects

Posted on April 15, 2015 by merrillreed

Here’s a quick look at what I have coming up right now but STAY TUNED for more dates to be announced- I have several events still in the planning stages to be set over the next several weeks and months as we head into the nicer weather…

I’m not naming any specific, beautiful, garden patios or grassy wineries -yet- but I’m already getting excited for those sunny, warm, outdoor-acoustic-music-with-appetizers-and-sangria kind of summer days.
You know the ones.

This week and next you can find me playing and singing at:
Christopher’s Sports Tavern – Friday, 4/17 – 10pm to 1am – 630 Cooley Street, Springfield, MA
Donovan’s Irish Pub – Thursday, 4/23 – 7pm to 11pm – Eastfield Mall, Boston Road, Springfield, MA
Nathan Bill’s Bar & Restaurant – Saturday, 4/25 – 7pm to 10pm – 110 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA

I AM ALSO APPEARING with The Smokey Dixons – Country Pop & Southern Rock Band at Whiskerz Pub in Easthampton, MA this Saturday, 4/18 from 9pm to 1am, so come by for the country party!

That’s all for now but more dates are coming soon!

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Tonight at Christopher’s: The Merrill Shepard Solo Acoustic Show!

Posted on April 4, 2015 by merrillreed

I’ll be playing and singing live acoustic covers tonight from 9:30pm – 1:30am at Christopher’s Sports Tavern, 630 Cooley Street in Springfield, MA.

Stop in for a drink and some tunes!

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Tonight at Sophia’s!

Posted on April 2, 2015 by merrillreed

Catch the Merrill Shepard Solo Acoustic show tonight at Sophia’s Pizza & Sports Bar – 463 Breckwood Blvd in Springfield, MA.
I will be playing at singing from 10pm – 1am!

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Double Feature!

Posted on March 28, 2015 by merrillreed

Tonight I will be appearing in two places!
First, around 7:00 or 7:30pm, I will have the privilege of making a guest appearance with my friend AJ Rubino and his fellow musicians at their gig at The Thirsty Mind in South Hadley, MA.  I will perform a few select numbers there and then I will have to be on my way to Christopher’s Sports Tavern in Springfield MA to perform my feature presentation for the evening.  You can find me there playing and singing from 9:30pm – 1:30am tonight.
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