Tift Merritt Tickets

I was so happy to see Tift touring close by so I could not resist getting tickets. I have followed her music since her first record. This was my third time seeing her, I had even met her in 2014. Her set was lovely, a good mix of older songs with her amazing new songs from Stitch of the World! She looked gorgeous and the music was magical. Her voice and a pedal steel are a heavenly pair. I was very glad to be able to meet her and chat a bit, she is such a kind person and very gracious. A true delight! I bought these tickets to see Tift, I am not familiar with James, and I actually left before his set. The Birchmere was a great venue, my first time being there but will not be my last.

Wow, obviously James is an amazing artist and I knew I was in for some incredible storytelling and beautiful music. However, I was blown away. Tift Merritt was some of the best music and lyrics that I had never heard of. Despite the "new" factor, after hearing a couple of her songs, I felt like I'd known her for years!

Love the Birchmere! Tift put on a great show...heavy on songs from the new CD which I really like. Good mix of some old stuff....introspective and rocking songs. I haven't seen her with her band before (only as an opening act) which was a treat. She brought her father onstage as a special guest. I brought my 80+yo mom to the show and she enjoyed it as much as I did.

Another fantastic performance by this artist. She is one of the most talented writers and performers I've out there. The opening act - The Pines - also a great performance. I think the middle one may be a long lost son of Bob Dylan.

This was my first time seeing Tift in concert, after buying one of her first CDs about 10 years ago. She has a unique voice and plays a few different guitars (one is VERY well worn - - with scratch marks at the top and a hole or two at the bottom of the face of the guitar!). She also plays the piano, which I didn't know. Her opening band, The Pines, though, wasn't very good - - they played depressing songs and sounded like Bob Dylan on his last legs. :/ She could get someone much better to open for her!

Great show! Energetic, at times warm at times humorous. Great sound. The time flew by. Good mix of old and new. Her faithful fans were not disappointed, anyone else surely became a fan.

Tift's live performance brought a new dimension to the songs I had already enjoyed on her albums. Her energy, enthusiasm, and pure joy infected the entire audience, as if they even needed it. The musicianship was excellent, and Eric Heywood's pedal steel guitar, in addition to his guitar virtuosity, was a special treat. This concert was equal to the best I have ever had the pleasure of attending.

In a paragraph, Tift Merritt is one of the most talented entertainers I have seen or heard. I have been aware of her great vocals and lyrics for years and could not pass up the opportunity to experience the live show. Live and in person, Tift Merritt brings it all, and pours her heart and soul into every song. The live performance showcased an accomplished musician, strong, rich, pure vocals, and a beautiful lady with boundless energy. Also in person you discover her witty sense of humor, shared by her band (which was a fun little surprise).You could feel the connection and mutual respect between each of the band members. Seeing such a successful entertainer in such an intimate venue is a chance of a lifetime.

It is always refreshing to attend a show with good musicianship. Tift Merritt's band was solid, and Tift was in fine form. What a voice! The opening band "Dawn and Ray" were interesting as well. If she comes to your town, you would do well to attend the show.

This was the second time that I have seen Tift at the Ark in A2, and she was even better then the first time. She had her band with her and I was very pleased with that, as it gives a very professional background for her to sing with and adds dimension to her great song writing and singing. She was very powerful when she played on the piano as she exhibited a very strong voice and a lot of emotion. This is a singer/song-writer that she should be more highly recognized as her songs are great. I see her much more as a Rock artist in the sense of someone like Sheryl Crow then as a Country singer as she is sometimes categorized. I have seen her 2 times and would gladly see her again.