Merrily and the Poison Orchard
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Merrily and the Poison Orchard

New York City, New York, United States | SELF

New York City, New York, United States | SELF
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"Merrily and the Poison Orchard"

Merrily and the Poison Orchard's music could easily get lumped into the generic folk-pop pile, but the instrumentation on Time and Hell--featuring the Rhodes organ and mandolin--and the noticeable jazz influences keep things interesting. Try "I've Been So Good" or the title track. - WLUR FM


"Merrily"

"A talented pianist who has had both extensive classical and jazz piano training, her vocals meld lilting phrasing to soothing notes which wash over the soul like crisp, cool water... The simplicity and strength of Merrily's music and vocals brings Jolie Holland to mind, but this Portland native has a style all her own- distinct and unforgettable." - Dino Raecker - Pop Rocket, August 2008


"Merrily and the Poison Orchard"

"Vaudevillian indie this be... everything is driven by a DIY ethic seemingly plucked from the late 60s, as this band could easily back Country Joe and the Fish without much heavy lifting. Easily shifting from loose ballad to spritely bounce, you will have no problem getting entertained with these easy breezers on the stage."
- Metromix New York, Oct. 2010


"Mer."

"A talented pianist who has had both extensive classical and jazz piano training, her vocals meld lilting phrasing to soothing notes which wash over the soul like crisp cool water. She says her music is like "little wood nymphs pounding your eardrums with daffodils," which is in fact an apt description. The simplicity and strength of her music and vocals brings Jolie Holland to mind, but this Portland native.. has a style all her own- distinct and unforgettable." - Pop Rocket


Discography

June 2011-"Time and Hell"
August 2009- "When in AZ" local compilation
January 2009- "mer. sea" is re-released digitally by Red Car Records
December 2007- "mer. sea" - 5 song EP

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Merrily can quiet a crowded room with just a few lines of one of her songs; fans describe a feeling of intimacy, like someone telling them a secret. With such electrifying performances, and well-crafted songs, it's no wonder Merrily and the Poison Orchard is a hit with a variety of audiences.

Merrily and the Poison Orchard was featured in Deli Magazine's Best Emerging Bands of NYC in 2011 Spring Issue, and regularly graces such venues as Pete's Candy Store, Rockwood Music Hall, Sullivan Hall, Pianos, and Union Hall. Merrily and the Poison Orchards 2011 release, 'Time and Hell' is available through the band's website and on iTunes!