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Artist
Mercy Creek
12+ albums
Localearthyvirginia
about
Mercy Creek has created a unique brand of music they call aggressive folk rock. Creating high quality music is the center piece of shows, song writing, and 4 independent albums. The 2 piece band is comprised of singer/guitarist Cheryl Nystrom, and songwriting partner and drummer Jim Ball. Mercy Creek has become a successful independent act by mastering an organic "live 2 piece sound" and releasing 4 great albums of original music with producer Paul Mahern(Iggy Pop, John Mellencamp, J. Hatfield, L. Germano, Over the Rhine). The 4th independent release, entitled "Bonfire of Vanities"( 2004/2005) , is a 2 CD set that features both a produced studio album and the band's unique live sound. Rather than listening to the radio as they travel, Mercy Creek writes music as the miles roll past. Tape deck and guitars are always in use, capturing and creating new songs with styles ranging from modern folk pop, aggressive rock, and hints of blues with bluegrass. Songwriting is a passionate craft of the team, and is evidenced in storied lyrics, haunting melodies, and many hours of original music. The band's 4 studio albums chronicle the emergence of an act that has taken the old fashioned hard work approach to the music business. Hammering guitars, banjo, and mandolin accompany a wide range of song styles, making Mercy Creek's recordings a treasure trove of music. Partnering with Paul MKS Mahern, the Bloomington, Indiana studio sessions have created albums that magically merge artistic