Mandy Mercier

Raised in the city of Westport, CT, Mandy Mercier was raised within the tumultuous 1960s, as well as the music of that time period experienced a profound influence on her. Having analyzed traditional piano and violin in college, she used acoustic guitar and became enthralled in older blues music by such performers as Mississippi John Harm. Having formed numerous high school rock and roll rings with Willy DeVille, Mercier going West before time for take up a music main in university. But which was temporary as she relocated to NY and created a duo with Leif Kahal. Following that she relocated to Austin, where in fact the blossoming picture with famous brands Joe Ely, Townes Vehicle Zandt, Lucinda Williams, among others sparked her creativeness. In 1987, Mercier created an organization with Brian Glascock from the Motels, and Lone Justice musician Ryan Hedgecock. In 1993, she released her debut recording, Forgiveness and Trend, and soon thereafter adopted it up having a live recording. After making it through a bout with malignancy in 1997, Mercier continuing carrying out and released Crazy Dreams of the Timid Cowboys in 2001. She performs throughout Tx, and has made an appearance at numerous showcases such as for example South by Southwest.