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Big Guitar

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:24:12 +0000

My new CD, Big Guitar, is out now and can be purchased at CDBaby or iTunes.

I am Trenton: November 7th 2009

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:30:00 +0000

Nov 7 Performance

I Am Trenton
Saturday November 7th, 6-10pm.

A CAPITAL KICKOFF:
I AM TRENTON’S COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF
TRENTON 1784 — THE NATION’S CAPITAL

New Jersey State Museum, West State Street, Trenton, NJ

Upcoming Workshop: November 8th 2009

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:25:46 +0000

Nov 8th Workshop: 2-4 PM

An introduction to Tapping and Alternate Tunings for the Acoustic Guitar
Sunday November 8th High Strung Music, Durham NC

Guitarist Greg Merkle will walk through the history and evolution of the technique known as Tapping. Tapping, combined with alternate tunings can really extend the range of the guitar adding more complex chord voicing and a very percussive edge to your technique.

The goal of this course is to show guitarists how are curious about or who want to learn how tapping works and how to include it in their repertoire. Greg will teach you how to train your hands and your fingers with some basic exercises that will get you started.

From bluegrass to jazz, folk to funk and many points in between, this technique will add an interesting twist to your playing.

Requirements:
You will need to be an intermediate to advanced player…
You will need your guitar, your brain and perhaps some ice for your fingertips… (just kidding).

For More Info and registration: High Strung Music, Durham, NC

Older Recordings and B-Sides

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:18:36 +0000

These are some of my older recordings.

61 Wiggins Street

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:59:31 +0000

61 Wiggins Street circa 1980s.

The Breakfast Song

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:58:09 +0000

Rock on Radio Performance of The Breakfast Song from 2009’s “Big Guitar”.

Rock on Radio Interviews Greg Merkle

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:55:56 +0000

Interview with Greg Merkle at Rock on Radio 10/9/09

Big Spot Brother

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:53:00 +0000

Greg Merkle Guitar, Here’s a little finger slapping, tapping, funk thing

Gear:
1997 Santa Cruz F
B-Band XOM
Pair of Røde NT5s

UA2-610+Focusrite Optical Compressor
UA Solo 610 for the B-Band

Logic Pro + Final Cut Express

Trenton

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This is a piece about Trenton. I wrote it last year and I think this is the final arrangement. This was recorded with just mics and no overdubs.

Gear:
Martin All Mahogany Jumbo