Jason Mercer (Trinity Stage)

After two decades in the music business, Country/Americana artist Jason Mercer has found himself on a new path alongside renowned Grammy-winning Nashville producer Mitch Dane — and he couldn’t be more excited. Known for bridging genres, Mercer’s tastes have always been eclectic. In the past, Mercer has drawn inspiration from the harmony-rich sound of The Eagles, and the storytelling lyricism of Tom Petty — clearly holding himself to a high standard, creating music with meaning. “No matter what, music always makes you feel something,” he said, adding even as a little kid, listening to his favourite artists would move him in a more profound way than anything else. “For me, that’s what makes it so important.”