The tradition of music returns to the Merry Barn with a beautiful series beginning Saturday, June 10. Beloved jazz and blues inspired duo, Sorcha Cribben-Merrill and Emilia Dahlin, join us for their second show, in an intimate house-concert performance at 7 p.m. 

Powerful songwriters, Sorcha and Emilia mix jazz vocal harmonies with the poetry of folk music. The rewards are heartfelt lyrics, and soulful expression. Emilia and Sorcha’s raw bluesy grooves, guitar, accordion, drums and vocal improvisations draw in audiences of all ages and musical tastes. 

Sorcha, “This hard-touring solo (sometimes duo) artist . . . with brilliant virtuosity . . . already slayed at the State Theatre last year, and now she’ll conquer our hearts again on a smaller stage that will surely highlight this musician’s dedication and unexpected vocal power.” - Aimsel Ponti, Portland Press Herald

“Emilia’s live shows are a lesson in intimacy. Emilia charms her audience to the edge of their seats with her wry smirk and clarion voice – then drops them to the floor with foot-stomping, head shaking grooves.” - Yankee Magazine

Join us as we welcome this special duo back to the Midcoast. Tickets $20; $10 (kids to 12 yrs.), at merrybarn.com. Email merrybarnwritersretreat@gmail.com with questions.

Merry Barn Music Series – Save the Dates: Sept. 30 - Greg & Jessie Boardman, Oct. 14- Jenny Van West, Nov. 4- Elsie Gawler & Ethan Tischler, Dec. 9 - Tim Winchester