Art In The Loft - STORY TELLER CONCERT SERIES: Mercier

Name: Art In The Loft - STORY TELLER CONCERT SERIES: Mercier
Start: 2026-01-31T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-31T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Art in the Loft

Schedule

Sat Jan 31 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Art in the Loft | Alpena, MI

This begins the first of many live music events here at Art in the Loft as we highlight and celebrate the art of storytelling. In this new series, Storytellers Showcase, we will feature a variety of talented musicians and their bands as they share stories through music.
Our first band in this New Series, Mercier! A local Alpena band playing original folk/rock music and is very excited to tell you the tales of their music, giving us more insight into their creative process and the lore behind their songs.
Join us for an evening at Art in the Loft with our Storytellers Showcase. Your front row-seat to live music with connection!
Bio:
Mercíer is an alternative band with rock, blues, and folk influences such as The Black Keys, Tom Waits, and Tom Misch. The lyrics cover topics ranging from the inability to be the most honest version of yourself, to the chronophagous and decaying affects of addiction, and religious extremism using scripture to fulfill personal vendettas; there is a raw, unfiltered story within every song.
The five members, Benjamin Loewe (Vocals, Guitar), Andrew Vanvlerah (Guitar), Thomas Jore (Keyboard), Angelina Burcar (Bass), and Oliver Van Assche (Drums) have been playing together for 3 years, with the more seasoned members playing live music for over a decade.
There’s a je ne sais quoi quality to Mercíer, the whimsical realism Loewe encapsulates within the lyrics meld with each intricate instrumental. Their sound is hazy and lavish. They have created something new, trenchant, and meaningful. Mercíer is a world of music that entices you to explore.