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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