Natalie Merchant biography

Natalie Anne Merchant, born October 26, 1963, in Jamestown, New York, is an American singer-songwriter known for her thoughtful lyrics and distinctive voice. She began her career at 17 with the folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs, quickly becoming its creative leader. The band signed with Elektra in 1985 and gained success with albums like In My Tribe (1987) and Blind Man’s Zoo (1989). Merchant announced her departure before the 1992 release of Our Time in Eden and officially left after MTV Unplugged in 1994. Following a hiatus, she released two retrospective collections, then returned with Leave Your Sleep (2010), based on children’s poetry. In 2014, she released a self-titled album, returning to a more mainstream sound. Merchant remains a respected figure in American music with a lasting influence on women in alternative and folk rock.

When

Thursday, 9 November 2023
Starts at 21:00

Where

73 Dame Street
Dublin, Ireland

Natalie Merchant live

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