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August 28, 2008
Shelby Merchant receives Radio Airplay Beer Tooth has been selected for airplay on one of Nashville Tennessee's premier food and beverage talk shows, The Saucy Sisters. Make sure to tune in Sunday, August 31 at approximately 12:21 Central Time on Nashville's WLAC 1510AM to hear the broadcast. The song Beer Tooth, co-written with Kevin Farrell, can be found on iTunes and the CD Beneath this Coat and Tie in the Merchant General Store at ShelbyMerchant.com.Thanks for your support, feel free to share this with your friends. 0 Comments |
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July 17, 2008
New Song and the Carolinas... My little sister turned Sweet 16 a few weeks ago and all she wanted was a song. I have posted the new song that I wrote for her. Its called "Kristin's Song", which you can hear on my Reverbnation player, MySpace and soon ShelbyMerchant.com. As for a little background info, Kristin is my next oldest sibling and is 10 years younger. Although I had to give up my "only-child crown" late in life, I thank God that I have an opportunity to experience having a little sister...yes Logan, and a little brother too. ------------------------------------------------ Mason Douglas and I took to the Carolinas for a qucik tour as we have done many times in the past. In this blog I've included a new song, photos(in the photos page), thank yous and stories. It all started on Fri July 11th with a quick stop at the Cracker Barrel then on to Clemson SC to play The Esso Club . When we arrived at the club we met a couple of great girls, Joyce and Melika, who detoured their road trip to Florida and stopped in to see us play. Thanks to Megan Meier and her bestest friend for coming out too. The Clemson crowd was great as usual and we rocked it for 4 hours. We managed to grab a great meal the next morning in Greenville SC and headed on up to Chapel HIll NC...Go Wolfpack (It's an ACC rivalry thing). Now it's on to Bailey's in Chapel Hill where we had mucho people come out to the show and where we got rowdy enough that some of the audience had to be escorted out:-) So thanks to Kat for putting that one together. It was also a great night to share with the Matthews family, as came they out to celebrate Lynn's birthday. Big thanks to Kelli McIllnay and Franklin too for bringing folks out to let them partake in the Mason Douglas/Shelby Merchant Experience. The trip back was one to be remembered as well. As we headed back to Nashville on Sun., at the I-40/I-75 split we found out I-40 was shut down due to a truck chemical spill. The only detour DOT suggested was to go thru Chattanooga to get to Nashville. Well we thought otherwise and tried our best to elude the 80miles of I-40 that was closed by taking our own detour. Although it was faster than going to Chattanooga, it was a backroad adventure that even Bo and Luke Duke would have been proud of. 0 Comments |
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June 18, 2008
Why do I play music... ...because I love sharing a mutual emotion with people that connects on a level deep enough within minutes, what often takes years to accomplish through conversation. Last night, as a last minute impromptu invite, I played a great BBQ joint in Franklin TN called Mickey Roo's. The food, the staff and the patrons are all amazing and I am always treated like a King. I sent out a last minute text and email to a few people to let them know I was playing and to my surprise a fellow "Myspacer" all the way from Tuscon, Arizona was in the area. Its amazing how small the internet makes this world and how people at opposite ends of the US can met online, swap stories and then have the unique opportunity to hug each other. It was last night that I was able to meet her face to face for the first time. So, I made dang sure to play an extended set. Yeah for about 2 hours solo, just me and my guitar. She listened attentively through the whole set while others ate, drank, cheered, shuffled chairs and at times danced in front of the stage. Lee has been a devout listener that made an instant connection to my music a couple years ago and has sent me many kind words letting me know how my music and my co-writers' music has made her laugh, cry and heal in ways I would have never known unless she had taken the time to write. The moral to this story is if something moves you inside, please let that, performer/poet/songwriter/friend/family member, know because that may be what keeps a smile spreading from person to person all the way around the world Lee Tinnin, thanks for taking the time to listen, write and most of all thanks for your friendship. ------------------------------------------ Here's what she had to say about us meeting for the first time... What a treat and a surprise...I get an email after getting to Nashville and it said I am playing at Mickey Roos, come if you are bored and can. BORED? IF I CAN? lol I am going!!!!!! I was almost sure the message on my phone was from Shelby. I went and found it and it was flat out awesome. He sang all the songs I love. He paid attention! You see this artist and songwriter, along with my firend Billy Scroggs, has helped me in some really hard nights with thier music. When I first found Shelby on CDBaby and bought his cd after listening for several days. I had to go find him and let him know his music made a difference in my life. It was what I listened to when I felt the earth was breaking away from my feet...what I held onto when I had to remember family virtues. His performance was exhillerating and this man touched my soul. He said I made his week.....well he made my year! His singing his song Closer to Me to me personally brought tears in my heart and eyes as it touched me so tenderly as the meaning changed in my own personal way. His performance was stunning....what do you all mean you have to have a sound studio to sound good?! He does it wthout one!!! For those that haven't heard him and don't know him....take time to. He is the diamond in the sand. You artists and studios looking for a songwriter...you better pick up your head and open those ears. He is up and coming fast! and Shelby, you have tuched my world so very deeply....I look forward to you coming to Tucson with Mason and Corey and all of us kicking up our heals...and for me to pay tribute to you and what you have done for me. THANK YOU, Lee 0 Comments |
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April 27, 2008
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April 06, 2008
With my own eyes... ...I've seen a spare-time, bedroom, recording studio grow into a busy, full-time, music machine that crafts dreams into reality for vocalist/songwriters/poets/instrumentalist/percussionist of all types, looking to be treated as a professional. Have you ever watched someone's reaction to the seemingly impossible unfold in-front of their eyes? It happens everyday at Prime Cut Studio (PrimeCutStudio.com) as a result of an extraordinary vision of owner/operator Daniel Dennis. ...I've seen a frustrated, hardworking, vocalist of 8+ years go from spinning wheels to a plane taking flight after recently being presented with a record deal. Have you ever watched someone's swagger when they find a new love without boundaries? It's happening right now with with a friend rekindling a passion for the stage, musicianship, and audiences who haven't experienced his talent. (Check out Mason Douglas at MasonDouglasMusic.com) ...I've seen through these eyes a songwriter receive the best gift that could ever be given by another person, they sang it back to them. Have you ever been complimented, or given an award that that makes your chest stick-out with pride. Well thats the way I felt a couple of weeks ago when I heard an artist(Check out Lauren Rainey at www.myspace.com/laurenraineymusic) take a song I co-wrote(with Spencer Tenney) and perform it flawlessly, as if it was her own to a packed venue(The famed BlueBird Cafe to say the least). Take a look around, good things happen and you'll miss your/others best years in progress and future performances to come if you are not aware of your surroundings. 0 Comments |
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March 29, 2008
My Best Years.... ...today's a step to getting back what's left of my best years" - Spencer Tenney An autobiographical song by my friend Spencer Tenney, laments over allowing years to pass by and not knowing where they disappeared along with his faith. He reveals that the present day is the best time to get back his best years, realigning priorities, living in the moment and ultimately forging a stronger relationship with God, family and self. I don't write about this because I feel I've watched time slip out of my hands. Rather, I know that my best years are before me and I'm watching them unfold day by day. What's even more fulfilling is knowing the people I'm surrounded by are experiencing the same impressionable future memories and I pray that they are aware of the journey. I promise to go into greater depth as to what I'm talking about but for now know that regardless of your past, may it be regrettable or plesantly memorable, know that your best years can always lie ahead of you. -Shelby (Spencer Tenney can be found in my top friends on www.myspace.com/shelbymerchant and please make sure to check out his song "My Best Years" along with the rest of his music) 0 Comments |
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March 21, 2008
New Downloads Available Now! So glad to tell you guys that I have a new way to bring music to you faster than ever. In my listen page on this website you will find BUY NOW buttons next to new songs previously not available. These songs offer a very intimate presentation of my music the way you would typically hear them; live, with just a guitar and my voice. I hope you enjoy this as much as me. 0 Comments Archives November 2004 March 2005 September 2005 October 2005 November 2005 December 2005 January 2006 March 2006 April 2006 May 2006 August 2006 October 2006 April 2007 June 2007 July 2007 October 2007 November 2007 December 2007 February 2008 March 2008 April 2008 June 2008 July 2008 August 2008 |