Merilyn Steele

Guitar Singer

Also Performs As: Female Singer, Singing Teacher, Songwriter, Guitar Teacher
Country: Australia
Based In: Sans Souci, New South Wales
Performs: Nationwide
From: $400

Merilyn is a singer/songwriter/guitarist performing tried and true classic pop/rock, retro songs from the 70's through to current artists. She is a seasoned performer of over 25 years and also a teacher for over 12 years in both singing and guitar/songwritiing.

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Description

Services offered:
* Solo singer & musician (guitars/mandolin) fully self contained including PA and lighting
* Duo - male/female; both guitar players
* Singer/songwriter
* Rock and roll band (50's/60's/70's style)
* Music educator - teacher of singing, vocal coach, guitar and songwriting

Biography

Her style could be loosely described perhaps as Americana but certainly not limited to that. She is also an avid retro enthusiast and loves songs and pop/rock artists of that era and performs them seamlessly.
Merilyn is a continuously evolving and inspiring artist. Intelligent lyrics, killer hooks and memorable melodies only begin to describe her writing and musical talents.
Sydney born and bred, it’s hard to figure where Merilyn’s influence to be a singer/songwriter came from. Although both her Mum and Grandmother played piano, it was mostly for a hobby. It was Merilyn’s Dad who ... bought her first guitar when she was just 12 and began taking her to music lessons. From there her love for music developed. She wrote her first song at the age of 14.
These days her influences are varied like her repertoire and include; Fleetwood Mac, Blondie, George Ezra, Bruno Mars, Amy Shark, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Bernard Fanning, Alanis Morrissette and many more.
Merilyn has appeared at many festivals including Gympie Muster, Whittlesea Vic, Wagga Wagga, Tamworth, Canberra Country Blues & Roots, Kempsey Trucking festival, Wauchope, the Heritage Miners festival Port Kembla, Blue Water festival Port Stephens, Tooleybuc, Barham Stampede and the Bay of Islands Country Rock festival in New Zealand.
She’s been instructed by some of the best in the industry including songwriting workshops with Kasey Chambers, Bill Chambers, Garth Porter, Graeme Connors, Beccy Cole and more. Merilyn has been support act to entertainment greats like Lucky Grilles, Chad Morgan and Normie Rowe.
Merilyn has a driving passion for her music and a craving to perform. Particularly, she loves the feedback and buzz she gets from a live audience and has been performing for over 20 years either as solo, duo, with her own band or in tribute shows. She also has the need to write and create music so with more singles coming to the fore in the next 6 months expect a long awaited new album to follow soon!
Awards, Milestones & Nominations:
2020 – ‘Millionaire’ named semi-finalist with the TSA Songwriter’s contest in the Country Rock section
2015 – ‘Whirlwind’ listed for APRA/AMCOS Song of the Year; official song for the Australian Clogging Championships
2015 - Semi-finalist with TSA Songwriters contest for ‘Whirlwind’ as Best Alt Country Blues/ Bluegrass song
2014 – Signed to Getty Images Music, NY USA
2014 – Signed to Meat Pie Music Publishing for back catalogue
2013 – WINNER – Best Rockabilly song ‘Millionaire’ (CRS169) at Canberra Country Blues and Roots festival Nov 2013

Reviews (2 Reviews)

Merilyn Steele - Female Singer - Sans Souci, New South Wales Event Location: Auburn Soccer Club, NSW Sydney AU Event Type: Solo Entertainment 25th August 2023

Merilyn Steele - Entertainer We have been booking Merilyn for some time now in our venues and find her a real favourite with the patrons. Merilyn is a real professional and has a great diverse repertoire that can capture the attention of all audiences. We would highly recommend Merilyn for any venue wishing to book her for their entertainment needs. Michael Agosti Managing Director, OYE EVENTS

Reviewed by: Michael Agosti

Merilyn Steele - Female Singer - Sans Souci, New South Wales Event Location: Mounties Club; Sydney NSW AU Event Type: Solo entertainer (vocals/guitar) 15th July 2023

Merilyn Steele regularly works for me as an entertainer. She has always done a fantastic job and kept the audience entertained all night. Highly recommend her. Kind regards Sara Garside SASS ENTERTAINMENT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 0404293528

Reviewed by: Sara Garside

Experience

Over 25 years performing experience;
Solo
Duo
Festivals - major and smaller
festival bands
show bands
Tribute band
Over 12 years teaching experience;
singing
guitar
songwriting
Rock n roll band
Dance band
Cabaret shows
Cruises
Weddings
clubs/hotels
private parties and functions

Previous Clients

Venues regularly working at;
Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club NSW
Belfield Bowling Club NSW
Kingsgrove RSL, NSW
Cabravale Diggers club, NSW
Easts Legion Club, Waverley NSW
Carlingford Bowling Club, NSW

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