Live Music With An Attitude!
Merl Halverson, singer/songwriter has been in the music scene in Madison and the surrounding areas for over 40 years. After headlining in many popular bands he branched out as a soloist - Just Merl. From there his wife Maryanne joined him for the last seven years.
Merl creates a full rich sound with an acoustic guitar, Maryanne blends harmonicas to enhance and compliment with a sweet Americana feel as well as a fresh new voice.
Just Merl and A Girl
Bring energy, entertainment and fun as they preform original and cover songs from the 70's to current using their own unique style and flare from your favorite Pop, Rock, Folk, Country artists.
Reach out - we’d love to hear from you!
merl.halverson@gmail.com or 608.577.8863

Come Check Us Out . . .
You’ll hear originals and cover songs from Tom Petty, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Old Crow Medicine Show,Van Morrison, Sister Hazel, Eagles, Shannon McNally (Rodney Crowell), John Prine, Dustin Lynch, Paul Simon, Jimmy Buffett, Blake Shelton, Modern English, Kinks, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Morgan Moroney, Grateful Dead, Steve Earle, Lumineers, The Band, Hal Ketchum, Zac Brown Band, Little Big Town, Ella Langley & Riley Green, Prince, Elle King, Billy Joel, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Shaboozey, Johnny Cash, Prince, Lord Huron, Soul Asylum & many more . . .
2025
PADDY MAC’S NEIGHBORHOOD PUB & GRILL / Verona - Sunday, 7/13 from 2:00 - 4:00pm
LAZY OAF LOUNGE / Madison - Tuesday, 7/15 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
STONE PORCH ALEHOUSE / Verona - Wednesday, 7/16 from 6:00 - 8:30pm
QUIVEY’S GROVE / Madison - Thursday, 7/17 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
POP UP TOWN SQUARE / Dodgeville - Saturday, 7/19 from 7:00 - 11:00pm
WISCONSIN RIVERSIDE RESORT / Spring Green-Sunday, 7/20 from 1:00 - 4:00pm
LAZY OAF LOUNGE / Madison - Tuesday, 7/22 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
VERONA FARMERS MARKET / Verona - Wednesday, 7/23 3:00 - 6:00pm (Merl Solo)
QUIVEY’S GROVE / Madison - Thursday, 7/24 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
THE BOGEY FACTORY / Verona - Friday, 7/25 from 6:00 - 8:00pm
ENGLISH PRAIRIE DISTILLERY / Muscoda - Saturday, 7/26 from 3:30 - 5:30pm
BRIX CIDER / Mt. Horeb - Sunday, 7/27 from 3:00 - 5:00pm
LAZY OAF LOUNGE / Madison - Tuesday, 7/29 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
GREEN ROOM / Madison -Wednesday, 7/30 from 6:00 - 8:00pm (Merl Solo unplugged)
QUIVEY’S GROVE / Madison - Thursday, 7/31 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
WISCONSIN RIVERSIDE RESORT / Spring Green - Saturday, 8/2 from 2:00 - 5:00pm
PADDY MAC’S NEIGHBORHOOD PUB & GRILL / Verona - Sunday, 8/3 from 2:00 - 4:00pm
LAZY OAF LOUNGE / Madison - Tuesday, 8/5 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
QUIVEY’S GROVE / Madison - Thursday, 8/7 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
MARINERS INN / Madison - Saturday, 8/9 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
RIDGEWAY FARMERS MARKET / Ridgeway - Sunday, 8/10 from 10:00 - 12:00pm
LAZY OAF LOUNGE / Madison - Tuesday, 8/12 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
QUIVEY’S GROVE / Madison - Thursday, 8/14 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
HOP GARDEN / Belleville - Friday, 8/15 from 5:00 - 8:00pm
PRAIRIE CREEK FARMS / Rideway - Saturday, 8/16 from 5:00 -8:00pm
TWISTED GROUNDS / Madison - Sunday, 8/17 from 12:00 - 2:00pm
LAZY OAF LOUNGE / Madison - Tuesday, 8/19 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
QUIVEY’S GROVE / Madison - Thursday, 8/21 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
THE BOGEY FACTORY / Verona - Friday, 8/22 from 6:00 - 8:00pm
RUN THE HAWK / Middleton - Saturday, 8/23 from 12:00 - 3:00pm
HOP GARDEN FARMERS MARKET / Paoli - Sunday, 8/24 from 10:00 1:00pm
LAZY OAF LOUNGE / Madison - Tuesday, 8/26 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
QUIVEY’S GROVE / Madison - Thursday, 8/28 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
THE BOGEY FACTORY / Verona - Friday, 8/29 from 6:00 - 8:00pm
WISCONSIN RIVERSIDE RESORT / Spring Green - Sunday, 8/31from 12:00 - 3:30pm
YAHARA RIVERFEST / DeForest - Saturday, 9/6 from 12:00 - 4:00pm
RIDGEWAY FARMERS MARKET / Ridgeway - Sunday, 9/7 from 10:00 - 12:00pm
WAUKTOBERFESTS BIZ, BRATS AND BEER / Waunakee - Thursday, 9/11 from 4:00 - 6:00pm
ENGLISH PRAIRIE DISTILLERY / Muscoda - Saturday, 9/20 from 3:30 - 5:30pm
BIKE THE BARNS / Stoughton - Sunday, 9/21 TBA
SUGAR RIVER PIZZA / Sun Prairie - Thursday, 9/25 from 5:30 - 8:30pm
WORLD DAIRY EXPO/ Madison - Tuesday, 9/30 from 4:00 - 6:00pm
WORLD DAIRY EXPO/ Madison - Wednesday, 10/1 from 4:00 -6:00pm
WORLD DSAIRY EXPO/ Madison - Thursday, 10/2 from 4:00 - 6:00pm
OCTOBERFEST/ Cross Plains, Baer Park - Saturday, 10/4 from 1:30 to 3:30pm
RIDGEWAY FARMERS MARKET / Ridgeway - Sunday, 10/5 from 10:00 - 12:00pm

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