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Mercy Creek

Singer/guitarist Cheryl Nystrom and songwriting partner and drummer Jim Ball weave tribal drum patterns with lightning fast guitar rhythms. The lyrics are intelligent, the melodies catchy, and Mercy Creek songs have become favorites for fans both on disk and at shows. Three years after forming, this Virginia band has now recorded two exceptional and independent albums. The duo has performed on a diverse range of stages from large festivals and auditoriums, to coffee houses and bars. Mercy Creek singer Cheryl Nystrom was selected by The Music Outlook Magazine critic “On Tour with The Rockdude” as the “best new female vocalist for year 2000.

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Mercy Creek 8/18/05: Mercy Creek

Mercy Creek, comprised of singer/guitarist Cheryl Nystrom, and songwriting partner and drummer Jim Ball, perform aggressive folk rock.

Mercy Creek

Mercy Creek, comprised of singer/guitarist Cheryl Nystrom, and songwriting partner and drummer Jim Ball, perform aggressive folk rock.
Mercy Creek and We're About 9 8/27/02: Mercy Creek and We're About 9

Writers’ Night Virginia duo, Mercy Creek’s expressive vocals and stripped-down sound have been described as ‘hippie-hop’. While Baltimore trio, We’re About 9, blend 3-part harmonies with contemporary folk that packs a surprising punch.

Mercy Creek and We're About 9

Writers’ Night Virginia duo, Mercy Creek’s expressive vocals and stripped-down sound have been described as ‘hippie-hop’. While Baltimore trio, We’re About 9, blend 3-part harmonies with contemporary folk that packs a surprising punch.

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