merrily is a songwriter, vocalist and pianist beyond category. merging jazz, folk, pop, rock, gothic, blues and dark carnival, her songs are vivid, immediate and unforgettable. in performance, she is a fever dream come to life. a native of portland, oregon, she lives in phoenix, arizona. in addition to her solo work, she plays keyboard and sings backup in fatigo. merrily's first cd, mer. sea., was released on december 21, 2007