Andrew Lloyd Merritt is an Ohio singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from old country music, Chinese poetry, and cats. He plays fiddle with a touch of swing, and performs on guitar, dulcimer, and mandolin.
Andrew Merritt writes poetic songs and performs them with spark and spirit. He brings equal passion to supporting others as an sensitive instrumentalist.
ALBUM RELEASE: Twang Dynasty
Poems from China’s Tang dynasty inspire these 16 original songs written in the style of American country and folk music. Chinese poetry and American roots music are an unusual pairing, but they share themes of love, loss, yearning for home . . . and drinking. This album is a toast between cultures.
The website twangdynastysongs.com enhances the audio with lyrics, poems, pictures, and cultural discussion.
“Andrew strums the strings with what seems like the speed of light
. . . an almost breathlessly light touch.”
“That’s good pickin!”
Longer hair, older me: Willie Nelson wannabe!
Concerts
Nothing currently on the schedule. We sit at home writing and recording.