Adam Merkle
Solo Artist • Glen Burnie, MD
Price per gig: $200
About the artist
Adam Merkle is a solo acoustic musician based in Maryland, bringing a soulful, high-energy sound to bars, restaurants, and breweries across the region! With a repertoire that spans decades and genres, Adam specializes in transforming golden oldies, classic rock anthems, 90s alternative staples, and soulful folk tracks into intimate yet powerful acoustic arrangements. Whether he’s performing at a dive bar or an upscale restaurant, Adam’s setlists are known for their diversity – they’re carefully curated to fit the atmosphere of each venue. His main focus is delivering an authentic, engaging performance that resonates with every audience. On any given night, you’re likely to hear the gritty nostalgia of Sublime, Pearl Jam, and STP, the timeless classics of Van Morrison, The Beatles, and CCR, the bluesy grooves of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and MUCH more – even some acoustic Slipknot! Adam’s live setup is built for a rich, professional live sound. By incorporating a custom acoustic baritone guitar alongside his standard acoustic and harmonicas, he provides a textured musical experience that captures the depth of the original tracks while maintaining the intimacy of a solo performance. Adam brings a unique technical edge to the solo acoustic format, and his live setup is built for a rich, professional sound in any venue. He plays an acoustic baritone guitar through high-end Mackie speakers paired with a studio-quality Yamaha mixer and a series of custom pedals and pre-amps. He has a full, layered sound that goes far beyond a standard “guy with a guitar” performance. His goal is simple: to provide a professional, engaging musical performance that keeps the energy up and the crowd singing along (and coming back for more)!
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Upcoming public shows
Adam Merkle Live at Chesepiooc Brewery
5/31/2026
Venue: Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery
2pm-5pm
Adam Merkle Live at Ram's Head Tavern
6/12/2026
Venue: Ram's Head Tavern
9pm-12am
Adam Merkle at Severna Park Taphouse
6/13/2026
Venue: Severna Park Taphouse
4-4:45pm
Adam Merkle Live at Chesepiooc Brewery
6/14/2026
Venue: Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery
2pm-5pm
Adam Merkle Live at Fifer's
6/18/2026
Venue: Fifer's Seafood
7-10pm
Adam Merkle Live at Shannon's Pub
6/19/2026
Venue: Shannon's Pub and Grille
8-11pm
Adam Merkle Live at Odie's Booze Box
6/26/2026
Venue: Odie's Booze Box
8pm-12am
Adam Merkle Live at Ram's Head Shorehouse
7/4/2026
Venue: Ram's Head Shorehouse
7-10pm
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