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Pete Merrigan
Acoustic / Lyrical / Tropical

Life, Love, and Laughter, one song at a time.



Florida/, New Hampshire
United States

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Last Login:  6/19/2009
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Member Since11/21/2007
Band Websitewww.petemerrigan.com
Band MembersUsually solo but occasionally I have Vinnie Seplesky on bass T.C. Carr on harp & vocals Lenny Austin on guitar & vocals Tom Kennedy, Glenn Evans, Dana Flewelling or Bob Gagnier on drums Sandy Alexander on keyboards & vocals Brian Kennell on bass Mick "Sugarboy" Seretny on harp and many other 'sitters-in'
InfluencesI've been influenced and, more importantly, inspired by some of the gifted musicians I've had the pleasure of working with over the years....including T.C. Carr, Lenny Austin, Dave Williamson, Harry Dailey, Vinnie Seplesky, Stormin' Norman, Tom Kennedy, Glenn Evans, Jim Beach, Hector, Pete Shackett, Sandy Alexander, Mike Ault, and Mario Casella. I grew up in N.H. watching Steve Tallarico become Steven Tyler. Steve taught me a lot about stage presence, drumming, singing and fronting a band. He's been a big influence and inspiration in my "keeping at it" even though our styles are worlds apart. I guess my songwriting is most influenced by guys like John Prine, Guy Clark, Gary Nicholson, some would say Jimmy Buffett and, of course, my good friend Dave Williamson. John Hiatt is a huge influence lately as is Delbert McClinton. I'm influenced in one way or another by all my colleagues...we can all learn something from one another, even if it's what NOT to do!
Sounds LikeI've been told I sound like John Hiatt. I can't get outside myself to hear what I sound like but I'll take the John Hiatt thing as a compliment. I love singing his stuff, I know that!
Record LabelPete Merrigan Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 21 2009 5:00P
Digby’s on the Deck Newbury, New Hampshire
Jun 25 2009 6:00P
Bubba’s Newbury, New Hampshire
Jun 26 2009 8:30P
Lake Morey Resort Fairlee, Vermont
Jun 27 2009 6:30P
MV Mt. Kearsarge Sunapee, New Hampshire
Jun 27 2009 6:30P
MV Mt. Kearsarge Sunapee, New Hampshire
Jun 28 2009 5:00P
Digby’s on the Deck Newbury, New Hampshire
Jun 29 2009 2:30P
Woodstock Terr. PRIVATE Woodstock, Vermont
Jun 30 2009 4:30P
Kendal PRIVATE Hanover, New Hampshire
Jul 2 2009 2:00P
Powerhouse Mall West Lebanon, New Hampshire
Jul 2 2009 8:00P
Casa de Sol Ascutney, Vermont
Jul 4 2009 3:00P
Private party Georges Mills, New Hampshire
Jul 4 2009 9:00P
Salt Hill Newport Newport, New Hampshire
Jul 5 2009 5:00P
Digby’s on the Deck Newbury, New Hampshire
Jul 8 2009 2:30P
Wheelock Terr. PRIVATE Hanover, New Hampshire
Jul 8 2009 6:00P
Bubba’s Newbury, New Hampshire
Jul 10 2009 8:30P
Lake Morey Resort Fairlee, Vermont
Jul 11 2009 2:00P
Carl’s Alstead, New Hampshire
Jul 12 2009 4:00P
Digby’s on the Deck Mt. Sunapee, New Hampshire
Jul 16 2009 6:00P
Bistro Nouveau Grantham, New Hampshire
Jul 17 2009 2:30P
Clough Ctr. New London, New Hampshire
Jul 18 2009 5:00P
Flanders Stage Sunapee
Jul 18 2009 8:30P
Polish American Club Claremont, New Hampshire
Jul 19 2009 5:00P
Digby’s on the Deck Mt. Sunapee, New Hampshire
Jul 22 2009 2:30P
Valley Terrace Norwich, Vermont
Jul 22 2009 6:00P
Bubba’s Newbury, New Hampshire
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Lake Morey Inn Fairlee, Vermont
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Private party Littleton, New Hampshire
Jul 26 2009 5:00P
Digby’s on the Deck Newbury, New Hampshire
Jul 30 2009 7:30P
Casa de Sol Ascutney, Vermont
Aug 1 2009 8:00P
Newport Opera House Newport, New Hampshire
Aug 2 2009 5:00P
Digby’s on the Deck Newbury, New Hampshire
Aug 4 2009 1:30P
Elm Wood Claremont, New Hampshire
Aug 6 2009 8:00P
The Anchorage Sunapee, New Hampshire
Aug 8 2009 5:00P
Private Sunapee, New Hampshire
Aug 9 2009 5:00P
Digby’s on the Deck Newbury, New Hampshire
Aug 13 2009 7:30P
Casa de Sol Ascutney, Vermont
Aug 14 2009 9:00P
One Mile West Sunapee, New Hampshire
Aug 16 2009 5:00P
Digby’s on the Deck Newbury, New Hampshire
Aug 19 2009 2:00P
Genesis Lebanon, New Hampshire
Aug 20 2009 6:00P
Bistro Nouveau Grantham, New Hampshire
Aug 21 2009 8:00P
Lake Morey Inn Fairlee, Vermont
Aug 22 2009 6:00P
Loon Lake Newport, New Hampshire
Aug 23 2009 5:00P
Digby’s on the Deck Newbury, New Hampshire
Aug 28 2009 9:00P
Lebanon Salt Hill Lebanon, New Hampshire
Aug 30 2009 5:00P
Digby’s on the Deck Newbury, New Hampshire
Sep 2 2009 2:30P
Wheelock Terr. Hanover, New Hampshire
Sep 5 2009 9:00P
One Mile West Sunapee, New Hampshire
Sep 6 2009 5:00P
Digby’s on the Deck Newbury, New Hampshire
Sep 12 2009 9:00P
Newport Salt Hill Newport, New Hampshire
Sep 18 2009 2:30P
Clough Ct. New London
Sep 25 2009 8:00P
Lake Morey Inn Fairlee, Vermont
Sep 26 2009 8:00P
Private Sunapee, New Hampshire
Oct 2 2009 9:00P
Lebanon Salt HIll Lebanon, New Hampshire
Oct 9 2009 8:00P
Lake Morey Inn Fairlee, Vermont
Oct 23 2009 8:00P
Private Grantham, New Hampshire
Oct 28 2009 2:00P
Genesis Lebanon, New Hampshire
Nov 13 2009 2:30P
Clough Ctr New London, New Hampshire
Dec 2 2009 2:00P
Genesis Lebanon, New Hampshire

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   About Pete Merrigan

Audiences everywhere have been enjoying Pete Merrigan's bands and solo performances for more than forty years. Starting at the age of 15 in 1965, Pete's career has taken him from high school stages to concert halls, smoke filled bar-rooms to festivals & opera houses, radio shows -on air and internet- and most every imaginable venue in between, through 19 states and 3 countries, a half million miles and several thousand shows. Pete has entertained crowds from the Caribbean Islands and the beaches of Florida's west coast to the ski resorts of New England playing acoustic guitar and harmonica and singing the songs he and his audiences love to hear.

A love of performing and a genuine love of his audience is what has made Pete Merrigan such a successful entertainer for all these years. People always sense that he truly enjoys what he does and that creates a good feeling in any room anywhere!

His fellow musicians have described him as the best front man they've ever worked with; a consummate performer with an innate sense of theatrics complemented by a funky, offbeat sense of humor, unlimited energy, a strong voice and the ability to portray, rather than just deliver a song. Whether the occasion calls for familiar, danceable material, a quiet dinner set, Pete adapts to the environment.

Three very polished cds chronical his original songs such as "State of Grace," "Born Here" and "Eye of the Devil" (of which Steven Tyler said "That's a great song!")

Although solo performing is Pete's main focus these days, he has a ready list of talented side-men to accompany him when the gig calls for a 2, 3, 4, or 5 piece band. You can buy the cds at www.petemerrigan.com using PayPal!


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Jul 4 2009 11:26 AM


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May 30 2009 5:19 PM

Hi Pete, just a quick note that I booked dad a flight from Fl. on July 30 for ten days.He's pretty excited...talk to ya' soon.
karin





May 23 2009 9:33 PM

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May 21 2009 2:50 PM


Come out Saurday for some rollickin' great fun!




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May 13 2009 2:15 PM

Happy b'day, Pete!
karin





May 7 2009 10:25 AM

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Apr 29 2009 11:43 PM

You are the best, Pete. Thanks for the lessons, thanks for all the time. Not a moment unnoticed nor unappreciated for what it has taught me. Here's to 40 more.
Love the music, always have!
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Apr 28 2009 12:41 AM

Sweet Hollywaiians





Apr 21 2009 12:33 PM




HELLO!!

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Apr 10 2009 2:06 PM

Just wanted to share my first video on youtube! Hope you're havin' a great one!

karin





Apr 8 2009 9:51 AM

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Mar 27 2009 3:17 PM

Pete, thanks a bizzillizn! Your not such a bad guy after all...
Peace out man, Dallas
DALLAS





Mar 26 2009 7:05 PM

Pete, thanks for the add! I hope to see you again very soon at one of your local gigs.

Peace, Dallas
Kozmic Pearl





Mar 18 2009 11:58 AM

Way Cool Stuff !!
Thanks For The Add ! ! !

snodinee





Mar 14 2009 8:15 PM

We see you are going to be at the Pelican place two weeks from now... we will be in town and try to hit you up! Just bought 4 of yours songs!!!
Meyer "Little Squeeze" Baron





Mar 7 2009 10:48 PM



As Ronny Elliot said, "Everyone's playing!"
Arthur James





Mar 4 2009 11:55 PM

Yeah actually I was there last night doing the emergency fill-in too. bring your friends w/ya next tues. the more suck-sess-ful we be the more likely we will be sticking around once or twice a month there too. & now Salt Hill is Unacoustic Mayhem w/Barson & Tommy. If ya wanna jam with Electric marmoset you'll have to travel to Manchester on Sundays. I heard a rumour you're fleeing for Fla. sometime soon. True or false I'm not driving down the coast to play tennis this summer dammit!
The Angry garden Gnome
Arthur James





Feb 21 2009 6:55 PM

Hey Pete, not showing up to one of the best jams in NH, Because you had a paying gig????
Fine I can excuse that. we're confirmed thru March right now & alll is going weell & we've switched over to Unacoustic mayhem which is Tom Moore on drums w/Barson stilll doing bass duties. I got me a whole lotta bands sheesh.
The Angry Garden Gnome
karin





Feb 15 2009 12:22 PM


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Feb 1 2009 8:13 PM

My daughter is finally showing me how to use myspace.
Now everyone who views my profile will here your music!
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Jan 30 2009 7:17 PM

Welcome to "our little family". We're glad to have you on board.

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Jan 20 2009 12:35 AM

Hi Pete,
Thanks for adding us to your site. The Roy Sites Band is a new high energy blues band from Tampa. We appreciate your friendship. We will let you know when our next show is. Please download all our songs and share them with your friends. We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming show. Keep making REAL music!
Roy, Chris and Mark
Kirk Adams





Jan 8 2009 10:08 PM

Thanks Pete!

Looking forward to seeing ya when you get back in sunny FL.

Take care...
Kirk
Talkin' Smack





Jan 7 2009 3:48 PM

You can sit in with us anytime.
We'll call it "Crusty and the Croutons" geezer central ha!
Scott Hagar





Jan 3 2009 7:57 PM

hey Pete, thanks for tracking me down. My gig schedule is at www. myspace. com/srhsoundworks I will try to catch your set when your at S and Z in Claremont!
scott
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