Introduction: There is something about the power of friendship, family and music. Different journeys of life sharing expressions and having that art braid them together. Merging Blue captures that fusion with a unique and inspiring sound born of diversity and common ground. They are long-time friends, family and music industry pros who bring a range of influences and experiences to the group. Embracing and assimilating blues, rock, funk, soul and roots with a raw organic acoustic approach, Merging Blue finds the sweet spot and unified sound in Americana music. Their shows are joyful, uplifting experiences -- celebrations of music as a uniting force. Merging Blue inspires and empowers as they entertain. There’s always something that distinguishes a standout performing group. For Merging Blue it’s all about the soaring vocals, great songs and driving acoustic grooves.
George Pendergrass, Heather Lawson and Kevin Ray Lawson as individuals bring distinguished resumes. George, raised in the Bronx and formally trained at Julliard, has sung in a wide variety of professional settings. His studio credits include backing vocals on “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” for U2’s Rattle And Hum DVD as well as the sound track for Prince of Egypt and other major Hollywood films. He also spent years touring as front man for the vocal group Acappella. Heather as a solo artist has opened for country divas Wynonna and Taylor Swift, performed at the legendary Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, featured on Music City Roots, and performed and recorded with members of New Grass Revival, John Cowan and Pat Flynn. Kevin Ray has performed for Ronald Reagan, had his songs recorded on multiple albums including Time-Life Warner Worship Together, Chance McKinney, Full Access and Truth. He is also the Founder/CEO of Cedarstone School of Music. Everything these three artists have done in their careers has made a positive mark. And together as Merging Blue - these three have a synergy that capitalizes and creates something beyond their solo endeavors. It’s 100% energy, sincerity and believability.
Merging Blue will take any event to a pro level that exudes excellence for corporate events, large- scale private parties, fundraising campaigns, elite weddings and receptions. They perform nationally and internationally, wherever the event might need their signature experience. When that gala needs that special icing on the cake, Merging Blue delivers to make it an unforgettable moment.
They clearly have a ridiculous amount of fun working together. And it shows on stage. The fluidity of their skills and souls come together so seamlessly yet so powerfully as writers, singers, instrumentalists and interpreters. Their original music punches through stylistic walls. The stand- up-and-shout message in songs like “Mountain Move” empowers people. Their love ballads like “So They Say” and “No One Else’ll Do” are nostalgic and unforgettable. Musically their textures are organic, lending just the right soundscape for the voices to shine and enthrall. Whether singing their powerful originals, or performing their contagious arrangements of both classic and top 40 covers over the past five decades of great music, their shows keep people dancing and smiling.
