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- Marty Mercer, A.K.A., "Big Dog" Mercer, arrived on the Chicago music scene in February of 2000.
He moved here from Wisconsin where he was a sideman for a touring blues band. ~~
Needing to "Stretch Out" musically, he decided to make the big move to the "Home of the Blues".
He started playing at the local jams where, after playing, was donned the moniker "Big Dog" by local blues musicians. ~~~~
Since arriving here he has shared the bill with such acts as;Ronnie Baker Brooks, & Muddy Waters Jr.,L.V. Banks, & The Fabulous Thunderbirds just to name a few. ~~~~
He has also donated his time to several charities & fundraising events including "Blues for kids’ sake" c.d. for the Will/Grundy county area Big Brothers & Big Sisters Foundation. ~~~~
In April 2007 Mercer won the title - Joliet’s "King Of The Blues"- in a competition at Guitar Center. ~~~~
He has a wide variety of musical influences that he calls upon to make his own style that has been called many things. "Bluesbilly","Swamp Blues" & "Surfbilly" just to name a few.
His soulful vocals that growl, his aggressive slide guitar playing,& personal approach to the instrument make him unlike any other musician around.~~~~
"Big Dog" Mercer’s band, formed in mid 2000, has been a staple on the local live music scene.
The band’s blend of Blues, Rockabilly, Jazz, Roots, & Southern rock, make them a favorite everywhere they play.
With soulful vocals, seasoned musicians, & a rock solid groove, they are a band unlike any other.
- Favorite Artists and Bands
- Jesus , Albert King, Jerry Reed, Taj Mahal, Johnny Winter, Delbert McClinton, Danny Gatton, Rory Gallagher, Freddie King, Duane Allman, ZZ Top, Albert Collins, Chet Atkins, Lenny Breau, Keb'MO', Warren Haynes, Luther Allison, Bob Marley, Muddy Waters, The list goes on for miles !Etc...
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- At 11:30pm on October 3, 2009,
Lil Alicia said… - Hey bro!
Thanks for the comment! How are you doin? I'm doing very well. I can't wait until we jam again also!
Talk to you later and hope your gig at the Moose went well yesterday!
Take care,
Alicia
- At 6:09am on April 7, 2009,
Terrance Lape said… - Marty,
You really smoked 'em at Artist's last night. Man I did not realize what a great player you really are. I will play bass for you anytime.
Blues me or lose me,
Terry
- At 8:44pm on March 5, 2009,
Elle said… - Welcome Big Dog Mercer !
Thanks for inviting us to your Blues world :)
- At 7:59pm on March 2, 2009,
T-BIRD HUCK said… - thanks . . .
- At 12:31pm on March 2, 2009,
Terrance Lape said…
- B D
Great jamming with you yesterday.
Hope I can get out Wednesday.
Terry
- At 4:44am on January 28, 2009,
Daniel Rogers said…
- At 1:58pm on January 15, 2009,
Saxy Blue said… - Hi Big Dog,
Good to hear from you.Perhaps our paths will cross again one of these days.
Saxy
- At 1:27pm on January 13, 2009,
kingsnakes said… - Tryin' to stay busy. We'll be recording a new record this year. I moved out of the south side. I live near the beach in the Indiana dunes now. Pretty cool! Later
-Ang
- At 12:29pm on January 13, 2009,
kingsnakes said…
- Hey Big Dog
What's Shakin?
Ang
- At 11:27am on January 13, 2009,
Terrance Lape said…
- Big dog,
How's the repair business going/
Terry
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