Lead Vocalist/Frontwoman
ERYN EVANS
.... is truly an Entertainer Extraordinaire! Her vocal prowess boasts power and range, effortless harmony, and entrancing interpretation. Eryn is the consummate professional, perfectly at ease in all musical settings. A dynamic performer with a genuine love of singing, decades onstage have imbued her with the unique ability to sing most music genres fluently. Eryn’s style of singing is one in which joy, expression, vulnerability, and fun all go hand in hand. No one is safe from a quick witted quip or a teasing scold – not the audience, the band members, or Eryn herself.
Bass Player
PEDRO VERDUGO
…thinks of himself as "your friendly neighborhood bassist". An extraordinarily skilled and sought-after player (who is unnecessarily humble), Pedro has been the backbone of many bands, including: Groove Alliance, The Standard, DB3, and Sugarfoot & The Brass Kickin' Horns. A Berklee College of Music alumnus and the former manager of a high-end cheese shop, Pedro can be found on a stage pretty much anytime - and anywhere on the Northern seaboard and beyond. When he's not, he's building basses and dreaming of re-visiting the other side of the dateline.
Lead Vocalist/Frontwoman
HELENE DiPONZIO
....is the epitome of a Rock & Roll Queen! Her raw, powerhouse vocals are tempered by an exuberant and disarming onstage persona that leaves the crowds howling for more. Helene’s performing acumen is a stunning tribute to the rock icons of yesteryear. Having gotten her start in a show band in her teens, she has been a highly-respected and visible member of the Boston music scene for many years. She fronted such bands as “The Reign”, “The Knuckleheads”, and is a founding member of “Mercy”. Don’t let the tough, rock chick exterior fool you – Helene has a heart of gold!
Keyboard Player
AL TUTLYS
…boasts an unmatched exuberance for performing! Audiences revel in the enthusiasm he radiates with every chord played on his Hammond B3 - the king of classic keyboards. Al's exhilarating performance acumen is matched only by his dedication to contributing to Mercy's advancement. Early in his career, Al was a member of "Irresponsibles", voted the best unsigned band in the country by Musician Magazine. Like all of Mercy's members, he has played with countless bands in countless venues of all shapes and sizes over a career spanning…how many decades?
Drummer/Lead Vocalist
EDDIE SOKOLOWSKI
… displays incomparable fluency as both a drummer and a vocalist. Effortlessly blending rock, soul, and blues rhythms with distinctive vocals, the core of Eddie's artistry has always been his commitment to "playing what's right for the song". Heavily influenced by John Bonham, Phil Collins, and Steve Gadd, Eddie's ability to hold a complex beat while delivering flawless lead or backing vocals has established this Dorchester native as a force to be reckoned with. Eddie has delivered unparalleled performance excellence for 50+ years.
Guitar Player
SCOTT HILTON
…lives for music! From the time his parents gave him his first guitar in 1976, through his Berklee College of music education during his high school years, he has never put the guitar down. Devoted to all aspects of music, Scott attends concert and music venues regularly, and is a dictionary of facts on innumerable music artists and their performances. His passion is evident in the crowd-capturing solos he executes with ease. A true optimist, and Scott is supportive of everyone he encounters. You will never see him without a smile nor hear a discouraging word fall from his lips.