Brother Dan -banjo and the spirit
Brother Ryan -guitar and the spirit,
Reverend Ted -snare, tambourine, water bottle with popcorn in it, and the spirit
Brother Adam-guitar and the spirit,
Sister Kristen -just the spirit,
Sister Lindsey -upright bass and the spirit
Cousin Rubin-harmonica and bass harmonica and the spirit
Influences
Carter Family, McLain Family, & Mama's Family
Sounds Like
A good old fashioned tent revival except without the conversion at the end
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"Like Clyde and Clem's Whiskey Business except on way more coccaine!" -bartender at Hole in the Wall
"I love these guys" -Jesus
"total garbage. Not an ounce of talent here."- comment on Austin Sound
"Hell yeah! (Uhrm, I mean, YEAH!) ….McMercy live is a force to be reckoned with… I go see ‘em every change I can. Full of energy, great delivery, very danceable and a heck of a lot of fun!"-Charles
"There’s nothing like a great gospel classic, as performed by the ever-talented McMercy Family Band. Mind you, this is no ordinary gospel group, and it’s certainly not the church choir. It’s a collection of awesome musicians and vocalists that offers a fresh, alternative spin to the classic gospel sound. True, it’s a tad darker and edgy, but you’ll be moved by the spirit just the same."-Austin Music Minute
"Lovely but slightly off-kilter multipart harmonies are also a trademark of the McMercy Family Band, which brought out dark undercurrents in traditional gospel tunes such as “Old Time Religion” and “Wade in the Water,” and dug up obscurities such as the vengeful “He Will Set Your Fields on Fire.”- Austin American Statesman
"These people are liars and hypocrites but still manage to deliver some kind of message"-confused fan who thought it was another kind of gospel show
"The McMercy Family Band live is a revelation, albeit a slightly demented one. "-Austin Sound
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SPAMED! Can you ever forgive me? If so, please vote for me!
I am in Round Two of The TRCoA Unsigned Artist Competition. Help me get to Round Three by clicking my face and voting for me!
If I’m in the top 4 I get to play a showcase for record executives and could win 100 free hours in the studio.
If I were selected, it would really help my career, please take a second and vote.
Thanks!
-Ted Hadji
We're going to have some MARVELOUS and TALENTED folks playing their favorite songs from Sesame Street, Schoolhouse Rock, and more! Artists include:
Albanie Falletta, Corrina Rachel, Johann Wagner, Luna Tart, Charlie King & co, Jon Doyle (of the White Ghost Shivers), members of The Lost Pines, Betty Soo, Datri Bean, Etan Sekons, Jiminy Crisket, Grace Pettis, Amanda Kitchens, and yours truly, Sofia Echegaray.
Tickets: $7 adults / $5 kids / up to $2 off with donations of canned food items.
I never thought I would have the opportunity to combine my love of live old-timey gospel music and coke-fueled gay sex...until last night at Flipnotics. The Family sounded better than ever.Thank you so much. And a special thanks to "Launchpad", the trombone section of the marching band from chicago, and the person who cleans the restroom for completing the puzzle of my dreams.
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