Hal Merrill

Original compositions performed in a quartet setting featuring pedal steel guitar as the lead instrument.  Hal Merrill - pedal steel guitar, David Deacon Joyner - piano, Craig Cootsona - drums, Steve Bartlett - Bass

Duo performance with the great guitarist from Portland, Christopher Woitach on guitar and Hal Merrill on pedal steel guitar, playing jazz and original compositions.  Not to be missed!

Hal Merrill performs solo on pedal steel guitar, jazz and original compositions. Thursdays in MAY 2019!

Jazz duo with Ian Crocker on guitar and Hal Merrill on pedal steel guitar, playing jazz and original compositions.

The CD is finally completed!!  Please come out and help us celebrate.  No Cover.  CD's  are available at the event.  

Hal Merrill Trio, Saturday Sept 2, 2017 from 7 to 9 pm.  Jazz standards and originals performed on pedal steel guitar.  

Bruce Barnard - guitar

John English - Bass

Hal Merrill - pedal steel guitar

Hal Merrill trio with Steve Bartlett on bass and Craig Cootsna on drums

$7 cover

Duo with Hal Merrill – pedal steel guitar, Chris Woitach – guitar; originals and progressive jazz standards

Monthly jazz jam, supporting local up and coming artists.  Hal Merrill participates as part of the back-up band with Eric Valley - trombone, (unknown)  - bass, Larry Evans – Drums

No cover – donation suggested

Bruce Barnard - guitar, John English – acoustic bass, Jeff Ferguson – drums, Hal Merrill – pedal steel guitar. 

No cover – donation suggested

Monday Afternoon Jazz!  Stone way is a great neighborhood meeting place in the Wallingford area.

Playing with Trio Friday, spectacular guitar work by Bruce Barnard and bass by John English

I am not sure yet who I will have with me on this night.  Will update as things progress.  

Great way to wind down after a work week!

John English - Acoustic Bass

Bruce Barnard - Guitar

Hal Merrill - Pedal Steel Guitar

John Hanson - Percussion

Come on out and hear some great music, great coffee, beer, wine, great food.

Performance of original compositions and jazz standards by this duo, Hal Merrill and Bruce Barnard.  The musicianship and interaction are great!

Unique blend of original music and standards, performed by the duo of Hal Merrill and Bruce Barnard.

The great Brian Flanagan wil be playing with me on this day.  Will be a good show.

The combination of original and jazz standards played on pedal steel guitar and Bruce Barnard's marvelous addition on electric guitar creates a most relaxing environment which is just perfect for quiet conversation over dinner or a cocktail.  One of the most common compliments we get from restaurant owners is that we are not too loud.  Come and join us - the food is excellent.

Don't miss this opportunity to see our debut performance at Tula's featuring songs from our most recent CD, "A Long Last Look" as well as new compositions by Hal Merrill.  This is a show to see pedal steel guitar played in a jazz quartet setting like nothing before. 

Cd release party.  There will be a drawing for one or more free CD's!