Shawn Mercer and the Boondock Blues Band: Links

The Boondock Blues Band Elsewhere On The Web

Our Myspace site: Check out our Myspace link for new free downloads, pics, friends, videos, etc.
Our YouTube Videos: Yeah, we have joined the gazillions of others who have posted themselves on YouTube!! Click on the site lister above, and you'll find other clips as well. Let us know what you think of the clips.
Our Maine Songwriters Association Profile
CD Baby: Buy 'Boondock Blues' here!!!

Great Bands we know and love

Tree By Leaf: A great local Maine band, and good friends of Shawn Mercer and the Boondock Blues Band. Check them out
The Toughcats: These guys are awesome. They are another great Maine band. They live on Fox Island off the coast, and they are making a splash on the local scene. We're planning a show with them in late January. They have great videos and audio tracks on their website.
Ameranouche: Ameranouche is an acoustic swing and gypsy jazz trio. This is one of those bands that will just thrill and amaze any audience. They are truely increadible musicians. You can hear it in their recorded tracks, but to see them live is when the 'wow factor' really kicks in.
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals: Grace and the boys are about to explode on the international music scene. Shawn has opened for them several times, and even got to perform a few numbers on stage with them once. Check them out.
Scott Tournet: Scott is the guitar player for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. He is very talented. He has two solo albums that are both worth having in your collection.
Kreg Viesselman: Kreg is a good friend, and a Red Kite Records recording artis. He's just released a new albulm call 'The Pull', and it is truely fantastic. Check him out.
Denise Dill: Denise is a great singer/songwriter who has several CD's out. She opened for us in Unity, and we had to have to her join us for another show.
Kate Wegner and Chuck Donnelly: Awesome old time, celtic fusion band...
Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles: We opened for Sarah at last year's WERU's Winter Showcase. These guys are great fun, and good people. Sarah was recently voted best female vocalist in the Boston Music Awards. Visit their site, and go see them when they come through your area.

The Over The Bridge Concert Series

The Bucksport Motor Inn: These folks have sponsored all our concerts for this season. It has been a huge help in bringing in top quality acts.
WERU 89.9 & 102.9 FM: WERU is the Media Partner for the Over The Bridge Concert Series. They're the greatest radio station in the world.
Maine Folk Music: This site has been started by Bob McKillop, and is a great reference for Maine Folk Musicians and Fans. Bob has been very supportive of the Over The Bridge Concert Series.
The Over The Bridge Concert Series: My beautiful wife and I have started a fun new side project. We are hosting a concert series at our local theater. Our goal is to bring in some of our favorite artists to the area, and to expose them to our local communities.
5 Elements Gallery: Alison Thibault is a friend and big supporter of local music. She has 'Boondock Blues' for sale in her shop. She also has tons of great art, jewelry, and other local musicians' work for sale. Check her out.

Radio Stations that have 'Boondock Blues'

WERU fm Community Radio 89.9 and 102.9 fm: WERU is our local community radio station, and the best radio station in the world. They have 'Boondock Blues' in their record library, and they'll play it. Please call and request your favorite at (207) 469-0500.
Mark Kerr's Blues Nation Podcast: Mark Kerr is a big supporter of indie blues. He's podcasting from Louisiana. He likes the sounds we're sending him from the backwoods of Maine. Check out his show at the link.
WMEB 91.9 fm University of Maine College Radio: This is a great college station. They've been on air for many years. We've been getting play on the 'Blues Bus' and some of the other shows. The request line is (207) 581-BEEF.
bluegrasscountry.org: This is a 24 hr. a day commercial-free bluegrass station in Washington D.C. They also broadcast live online at the link listed here. Their hosts are amazing. They know their Bluegrass. Let them know you'd like to hear something from 'Boondock Blues' by going to the site and contacting individual hosts.
New Hampshire Public Radio: Email Kate a request for one of our songs at: folkshow@nhpr.org. She does the folk show Sundays 7-10pm

# 88.3, Nashua, WEVS
# 89.1, Concord, WEVO
# 90.3, Nashua, WEVO
# 90.7, Keene, WEVN
# 91.3, Littleton, WEVO
# 91.3, Hanover, WEVH
# 97.3, Plymouth
# 99.5, Jackson, WEVJ
# 103.9, Portsmouth
# 104.3, Dover, WEVO
# 107.1, Gorham, WEVC
98.9 WCLZ: These guys play a great mix. They also host the Alive at 5 Concert Series in Monument Square Portland in the summer time. Call or email to request your favorite 'Boondock' song at 207.799.9899 or wclz@989wclz.com.
Oklahoma Public Radio 107.5 & 91.7: 'Boondock Blues' has been played on the blues show several times. If you're ever in the area, please call and request, 405-744-6352.
100.3 WKIT: This is Maine's only locally owned and opporated classic rock station. They have a local music show on Tuesdays from 11 to midnight. It's called Homemade Jam, and they regularly play some 'Boondock Blues'. They can be reached at 1-800-287-1003 or 990-3100, and by email at dyzak@zoneradio.com.
WDME 103.1 fm: I think this station does a lot of pre-recorded shows, but it's a great variety. The only number is the business office, but we'd love for you to let them know you would like to hear us on their station. 207-564-2642
KFOG 104.5 San Francisco and 97.7 San Jose: A friend of mine in San Francisco sent the CD in to this station. I have no idea if they've even considered it for airtime. Feel free to contact them and request us anyway. There is an acoustic show with Rosalie Howarth. You can email here at rhowarth@kfog.com.

Other cool sites

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Jason Andrew Crain Photography: Jason is a great photographer who'd like to do more work with local bands.

Check him out.
Maine Blues Online: Maine Blues Online is a great place to get the blues in Maine... clubs, festivals, bands, and more. Check it out.