Merkley & Morgan Blues/Bluegrass/Americana

Chris Merkley (guitar/vocals/harmonica/stompboxes)
Stiv Morgan (guitar/vocals)

With a musical past that dates back well over a decade, Chris Merkley and Stiv Morgan have collaborated on numerous acoustic and electric projects through the years. As an acoustic duo, Merkley & Morgan draw inspiration from blues, folk, country and American roots music traditions with the help of acoustic and resonator guitars, stomping feet, harmonica and harmony vocals. 

In 2006, Merkley & Morgan shared song writing duties on a self-produced album entitled "Ordinary Days".  The album received airplay throughout the central New York area and internationally in Europe, featuring the duo's signature mix of acoustic blues, rock and Americana music.

In the winter months of 2010 and 2011, the two were joined by drummer Chad Dean at Windy Castle Studios to record Morgan's debut solo album, "When it Rains" and Digger Jones' debut album "All Growed Up".  They are currently playing acoustic and electric shows in the New York area in support of the albums.

"Chugging arrangements, Allman Brothers-type harmonies and swirling harmonica...the duo mines the rich history of the Blues while keeping it relevant for the new millennium." -Chris Kocher (Press & Sun Bulletin)