About Don Merckle

A darkly honest and wry singer/songwriter out of Charleston, South Carolina, Don Merckle’s songs are firmly planted among the fertile mixed traditions of American music. He is a workman’s poet, capable of delivering a rock and roll growl or a quiet dose of smoky barroom introspection with equal passion. He has led the popular Appalachian/Irish outfit Loch Ness Johnny, co-fronted the rambunctious Alt-Country American Gun, and founded the lively Don Merckle & the Blacksmiths. In his current solo work he is leaning into more stately and thoughtful singing which highlights the darkly emotional lyrical contours that are the hallmark of his best material.

Don has shared stages with acts like Drivin’ N Cryin’, Lucero, Shooter Jennings, The Avett Brothers, Cracker, and more. He has a sound and feel that ably captures the ineffable blend of roots music and rock and roll at the heart of his songs.

Music

Same Devil New Skin

Track List

Covered In Dirt – 2:38
Die In the Country – 2:34
The Ballad of a Dead Man – 4:55
Monster In These Hills – 4:53
Same Devil New Skin – 5:12
Cabin In the Woods – 4:38
Call The Lightning – 4:15
Murders In This Town – 5:13 (explicit language)
The Devil Showed Me His Hand – 6:58

Musicians

Don Merckle – Vocals, Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Evan Simmons – Drums, Percussion
Moses Andrews III – Bass, Keys/Organ
Zach Bingham – Electric/Acoustic Guitar
Mark Rapp – Trumpet
Chris Bussell – Saxophone, Flute
Desiree Richardson – Backing Vocals
Lindsay Holler – Backing Vocals
Danny Morgan – Mysterious Whistling

Credits

Recorded at The Jam Room Recording Studio, Columbia, SC
www.jamroomstudio.com
Engineered – Zac Thomas
www.zacthomasengineering.com
Mixed – David Baker
Mixing Assistant – Donovan Medley
www.baker803.com
Mastering – Stefan Heger
www.fisheyemusic.com

Produced by Evan Simmons, Zac Thomas, Don Merckle