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Welcome to Casa de Joe.
Next gig:
1/12/08--Hot Java Cafe / 11738 Carmel Mountain Road, Ste 182, San Diego CA 92128 / (858)673-7111 7PM to...?
Writing and arranging for my next CD continues, and I will be adding a couple of new songs to the website in the coming weeks. At the moment two completed tracks are in the can.
Links of interest:
Access guitar notation and tablature at:
http://www.g7music.net/cgi-bin/user_page.pl?url=joemersch
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Artist name:
Joe Mersch |
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Music style:
Jangle pop rebellion + instro-acoustic fantasia = indie rock |
Famous Similar Artist(s):
If I'm similar to any of the influences mentioned, I'm honored. |
Artist Description:
Joe Mersch is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who often performs with partner Dwayne McCobb. The music is based around guitar and vocals, often drawing on rock, blues, folk and fingerstyle traditions. On some tunes jazz harmony throws in a twist. A passion for pop songwriting predominates. |
Musical influences:
Guitar: Ry Cooder, Pierre Bensusan, Bruce Cockburn. Songwriting/production: Crowded House, Neil Young, the dB's, Stan Ridgway, T Bone Burnett |
Artist History:
Joe has been part of the San Diego acoustic scene for some years and has recorded several projects with help from Janet Curci, Dwayne McCobb, and Jim Earp. Joe and Dwayne have recently started gigging as a duo around southern California.
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Members:
Joe Mersch, Dwayne McCobb, Janet Curci |
Press reviews:
"...showcases beautiful guitar work, engaging lyrics and songs which feel familiar yet still go to unexpected places." -Lassen County Times //
"This one is chock full of songs, 17 tracks, and there ain't no fillers...I've only listened to this thing through cheap headphones and tinny, tiny notebook speakers, but I love it already." -John Lord, Phil Keaggy List //
"Joe Mersch is a talented singer/songwriter with enough pop ideas to supply two or three bands... Mersch is a one man band with a computer, but somehow the sound is more "human" than many so-called live bands." -Peter Pendras, North County Blade Citizen //
"This CD is so rich that it is really impossible to absorb in one sitting. The poetic vision is totally complete and utterly crystalline...and the ideas are of a depth seldom found in popular music." -Jim Earp, guitarist, songwriter //
"His latest effort titled "Wisecrackin'" is a polished work full of wit, melody and backbeat power." -Dan Bennett, North County Times //
"Joe Mersch is one of the best singer/songwriters (and acoustic guitarists) on the planet." -Steve Lester, New Moon Records
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Instruments:
Guitar, voice, percussion; keyboard, drum and bass programming. |
Album Names:
The Forbidden Anthems (1997), Freestyle (2001) |
Artist's CD Sales Webpage:
http://www.guitar9.com/summjoemersch.html |
Web site & Contact Info:
http://www.MuSeeks.com |
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Indie Rock
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14 Tracks Found
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Somehow
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Mersch, Joe (1959 - ). American /
Alternative AAA-Adult Alternative,
Rock Acoustic
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Somnambulistic verses built around guitar and drums drop into a chorus with a funky groove. Written after a bad dream. From the "Forbidden Anthems" CD.
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15 Minutes
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Mersch, Joe (1959 - ), American /
Alternative AAA-Adult Alternative,
Rock Acoustic
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A punchy acoustic guitar-driven song about setting priorities. This track is from the CD "Freestyle."
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Walk This Burden Down
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Mersch, Joe (1959 - ), American /
Alternative AAA-Adult Alternative,
Folk
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A folky ballad built around acoustic guitar and shaker. This tune was written for my buddy Greg, who was going through a rough patch. It's from the CD "The Forbidden Anthems."
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On 78 East
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Mersch, Joe /
Fingerstyle Guitar,
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An instrumental composition inspired by a drive on California highway 78 through the San Diego back country to Julian. Recorded with a 1953 Martin 000-18 guitar and included on the "Forbidden Anthems" CD.
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The Way We Love
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Mersch, Joe (1959 -), American /
Alternative AAA-Adult Alternative,
Rock Acoustic
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A bluesy ballad with snarly electric guitar, airy atmospherics reminiscent of Bryan Ferry's glory days, and a chorus that lifts off with a kick. From the "Freestyle" CD.
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In Pete's Country
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Mersch, Joe (1959 -), American /
Fingerstyle Guitar,
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A meditative but melodic solo guitar piece in the DADGAD tuning. Because it was leading me into the harmonic territory of the DADGAD master, Pierre Bensusan, I called it "In Pete's Country." It's from the "Freestyle" CD.
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Mystery of Faith
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Mersch, Joe (1959 -), American /
Alternative AAA-Adult Alternative,
Rock Acoustic
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A ditty which considers a heavy question and then merrily tosses it off in the chorus. In hindsight, this feels like a moment of liberating realization in a musical snapshot. From "The Forbidden Anthems."
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Dr. Blues
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Mersch, Joe (1959 -), American /
Fingerstyle Guitar,
Blues Acoustic
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A jazzy intrumental guitar number influenced by my friend Jim Earp's tune, "Blue," and the music of San Diego guitarist D.R. Auten. Hence the title. This is from the Freestyle CD
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Two Triple-0
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Mersch, Joe (1959 -), American /
Alternative AAA-Adult Alternative,
Rock Acoustic
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It has sort of a Caribbean groove and was written amidst all the Y2K hype back in '99. From Freestyle.
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All Heaven Breaks Loose
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Mersch, Joe (1959 - ), American /
Alternative AAA-Adult Alternative,
Rock Acoustic
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This upbeat ditty with a bluesy riff came to me after a trip to Susanville, CA for a concert and workshop with some very gifted San Diego musicians. From the Freestyle CD.
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Si Bhig Si Mhor
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O'Carolan, Turloch (1670 - 1738) /
Fingerstyle Guitar / Folk Irish,
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I discovered how many people have covered this famous tune only after I learned it. By the 17th century Irish harper Turloch O'Carolan. My version is played in standard/drop-D tuning.
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Long Ride in the Shadow
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Mersch, Joe (1959 - ), American /
Alternative AAA-Adult Alternative,
Rock Acoustic
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It's a swampy groove work out with spooky imagery from the 23rd Psalm and cool guitar by Dwayne. This is the kick-off track for the "Forbidden Anthems."
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Don't Bite the Apple
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Mersch, Joe (1959 -), American /
Alternative AAA-Adult Alternative,
Rock Acoustic
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Pretty much your basic folk-rock protest song, though as is typical of me, it's more about trends and tendencies as I see them rather than a specific event. A good strumming song. From the "Forbidden Anthems."
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Stranger
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Mersch, Joe (1959 - ), American /
Alternative AAA-Adult Alternative,
Rock Acoustic
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A brisk chase, hot pursuit; the world is on your tail and you're on the run. Someone sympathizes because He's been there. From Freestyle.
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