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Merna Lewis, The Barefoot Fiddler

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Nashville, TN, USA

Fiddle/Violin, Singer, Artist

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.
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Videos
Styles
Bluegrass
Country
Holiday Music
Modern Country
Traditional Country
Band Setups
Duo
Full Band
Solo
Trio
Event Types
In-Person
Virtual
Hybrid
Occasions
Corporate Event
Festival
College Event
Private Party
Wedding
Public Event
Song Types
All Covers
Offerings
INTERACTIVE SHOW OPTIONS
Live full bands, acoustic duo/trio acts, weddings, parties, funerals, awards ceremonies, auctions, presentations, background entertainment, etc. Ability to incorporate specific songs to fit event or client preferences. Styles: Country, western swing, bluegrass, strings, vocal and or/instrumental
Event Types: Hybrid, In-Person, Virtual
Reviews (7)
Casie Luna
Fowler Farms - CEO
Merna has played multiple events for me. She not only is so very creative, talented, and entertaining but is one of the most genuine and kind individuals I have ever met. I highly recommend Merna (both on vocals and fiddle) to ANYONE!
Brad & Kelli Vander Veen
Dr. Brad Vander Veen - CEO
Merna is absolutely INCREDIBLE! Her skill is really unbelievable to watch. She has played for our Christmas parties and always does a tremendous job. Its amazing to watch her walk, talk, and play all at the same time! Yes, really! And to also to watch her have the kids hold the bow and she will play a song! And to top it all off, she is such a sweet person. We love Merna!!
Pam Lawton
Personal Friend - Friend
Merna is one of the best fiddle players around I would not hesitate to recommend her to play at any occasion, if you want the best get Merna shes a beautiful person too🙂 Can't forget when you came as a guest to our Sarah and Stephens wedding, but out came your fiddle and you played them the wedding march into the room it was amazing 💗
Bob Huston
Bob Huston Music - Artist, Songwriter
Merna has recorded fiddle and vocals on several projects for both me and songwriters using my studio. She always provides great sounding tracks, and also gives some different takes on a song; which gives me options. A great example of an acoustic singer/songwriter piece with Merna's fiddle and background vocals is "Things He Never Did"; which can be heard on my website at bobhustonmusic.com or my youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20yltzrLcaA. Highly recommended!
Billy Kuhn
Billy Kuhn Music - Artist, Songwriter
Working with Merna was beyond a dream come true. No conversation ahead of time. We just sent her the songs and she came in with pure emotion. I’m glad we didn’t tell her what to do. She has a natural ability to feel what a song needs.