Jess Merritt

Genres: Folk Soul, Blues Rock, Pop

Ann Arbor-based singer-songwriter Jess Merritt brings her soulful voice back to A2SF this summer. Merritt’s music is a unique blend of bluesy rock and power ballads, mingling with songs that highlight her velvet touch of piano keys. Finding inspiration in the natural world, she draws from deep roots to deliver music that is as captivating as it is exposed, taking listeners with her on a journey of healing through feeling. Her deeply expressive voice is a vehicle for sharing the piercing highs and raw lows of life, crafting an expansively memorable appearance for audiences. Merritt has shared the stage at venues and festivals with the likes of Lindsay Lou, The War and Treaty, Rachael Davis, Erin Zindle & The Ragbirds, the California Honey Drops, Antwaun Stanley, and many more. Her set at Top of the Park is not to be missed!