Merna Lewis, The Barefoot Fiddler

Merna Lewis is a Colorado native with a rich musical heritage spanning at least four generations. Every melody born from years of unprecedented passion, education, tenacious dedication and persistence, she is a force behind the fiddle. You don’t just listen to Merna play the fiddle; you feel her play the fiddle. Highest accolades include two-time nomination International Western Music Association’s Musician of the Year; and featured in a number of media publications including Fiddler Magazine: Play Fiddle Play, Winter 2002 edition; featured article regarding Merna leading Aunt Bettie Freel’s legacy, written by Joe Carr, and The Human Interest Story The Becoming of the Barefoot Fiddler in 2020. She has also recorded with Clayton Q on "Kiss my Kash" - intro jingle for Jack Vale's podcast on CircleAllAccess, as well as with Mark Allen on "Coast 2 Country" jingle for Lisa Galvani's Radio Show (C2C) featured on Lyme Bay Radio, UK. Extensive touring and live show/private event experience.