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Marty Mercer
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  • Joliet, IL
  • United States
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About Me:
Marty "Big Dog" Mercer, arrived on the Chicago music scene in February of 2000. Hailing from Wisconsin where he was a sideman for a touring blues band the "Big Dog" needed room to stretch out musically. As he made Chicago, the "home of the Blues", his new turf he started showing his face at the local jams where, after playing, was donned the moniker "Big Dog" by local blues musicians. His versatile styling and approach to the guitar is evident in every performance. Attacking the neck of his self created instruments with his slide is signature to this emerging Bluesman.

"Big Dog" has begun a journey of proving his southpaw approach to his blues are worthy of notice and respect. Since he has become a mainstay in the Chicago Suburbs he has shared the billing with such acts as: The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Billy Branch, L.V.Banks, Toronzo Cannon ,Ronnie Baker Brooks , Mud Morganfield (Muddy Waters Jr.), & Jimmy Warren, just to name a few.

In legendary fashion this "Big Dog" shows his "Big" heart by donating his time to several charities & fundraising events including "Blues for kids' sake" cd for the Big Brothers & Big Sisters Foundation.

In April 2007, he was crowned Joliet Illinois "King of the Blues" at the Joliet Guitar Center.

He has many influences that he calls upon to make his own style of music that has been called many things."Bluesbilly" & "Swamp Boogie" are some.
His soulful vocals that sometimes growl, his aggressive slide playing, & heartfelt string bends make him unlike any other bluesmen. The "Big Dog" will be releasing his debut CD "Attack of the SouthPaw" on Electro Glide Records in Sept. 2010.
Favorite Blues 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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http://www.bigdogmercer.com
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At 9:35am on January 6, 2010, JIMMY LLOYD REA said…
Have a great 2010 !!!!!!!!!! Play the BLUES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At 11:30pm on October 3, 2009, 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
 
 
 

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