A lot of times it is just me and my guitar, but on the album these are the musicians:
Bianca Merkley: vocals and acoustic guitar
Giles Reaves: drums, Rhodes, piano, percussion and additional electric guitar
Christopher Merkley: electric guitar on “Beautiful Day,” “Take a Break” and “Taken By You.”
Debra Fotheringham: djembe on “Take a Break,” “I’m No New Yorker” and “American Girl”
Cassie Olson: cello on “Grateful”
Trevor Gorton: bass
Produced and Mixed by Giles Reaves for Selig Productions
Mastered by Bob Olhsson at Audio Mastery Nashville, TN
Recorded at Annex Recording by Giles Reaves and Rob Duffin
Photography by Cristi Dame www.cristidamephotography.com
All songs written by Bianca Merkley {ASCAP}
Sounds Like
Depends on the day...but you can decide that for yourself.
Bianca Merkley does not look or behave like one might expect from a rock star. Bianca is, and always has been, a down-to-earth type of girl; one who others might say enjoys the wisdom and foresight that suggests she is an old soul. Her unpretentious beauty is natural and unassuming. But don't be fooled by the mysterious and soft-spoken girl holding the guitar and standing before you in front of the microphone. This girl rocks the house.
For her 16th birthday, Bianca was given two choices: 1. A Car; 2. A Guitar. At 16, the majority of teenagers would jump at the opportunity to own the freedom that a set of wheels can provide, however Bianca had the maturity to choose a different sort of freedom, an enduring freedom that music and artistic expression gave her, even as a teenager. Bianca chose the guitar. This decision would be one that she would never regret as well as a decision that would alter the course of her life.
As Bianca continued to refine her skills as a musician and songwriter, she had an experience that was both profound and life-changing. While playing her guitar and singing in the streets of Park City, Utah, Bianca was approached by a man who had briefly stopped to listen. His words would forever change her: "In this moment, I have forgotten my problems." Following this experience, Bianca was driven to share her music for a higher purpose: that others might find respite and healing through her words, even if only for a moment. Promise, Bianca's debut album, is the result.
With a voice that is pleasantly clear and sultry, lyrics that uplift and music that satisfies the soul, Bianca's music is a mix of folk, jazz and pop. In the words of one of her listeners, "you just can't get enough.”
I've just got our CD and it's great, keep going! I love The Autumn Leaves song unfortunately it's not on your CD so I look forward to the next one :) Take care
ha ha yes, I am a great manager huh! I wanted to let you know too, that your cd has been playing all the time here and one of the little girls I work with is in love with it! Thank you so much for your comment, it really means a lot to me. Getting my life back when my daughter was born was the best thing to ever happen to me. Keep up the awesome work! You are amazing and for the first time in 4 years, I sat down and wrote after I listened to your music...so thank you!
Hey...that is so cool that u reply to unknown fans...That comment u left me, made me feel so stoked about life :) Hope y'all Have a fantastic Thanksgiving...
Yeah...sorry. I kinda feel a bit stalker-ish. Anyway, after hearing you today, I was curious to see if you had music up on here- because your voice is absolutely beautiful, and I found myself very at ease and relaxed while listening to you. Thank you!
Hi Bianca... You don't know me..but i clicked on ur page by chance...Sweet tunes...Your voice is awesome..It made me pumped!!!.I was super stoked to hear your songs...Well Good Luck to you..and i really don't know why u dont have a record deal.. Psych!!
Thanks for the comment. Hope to catch you sometime soon too...maybe that art gallery in a couple weeks. If you ever want to play or jam sometime let me know!
Ya know... i really gotta tell ya. This music you got going here is really great stuff. How do you not have a record deal?! Really love the sound and songwriting. Very worn in and friendly. I especialy liked No New Yorker. Sweet groove. It was nice to hear something true to heart in American Girl. We need to get that one on the radio out here in California. It might change some of our minds! All in all my ears thank you! Best wishes...
