Merimac is a 4 piece group (often 5 with fiddle/piano) based in Halifax, NS, playing Current Pop, Classic Rock, EDM/Dance, Maritime/Celtic, Country, Reggae, R&B and more! Its well-known, seasoned members bring a variety of influences and are sure to please any crowd from the Maritimes and Atlantic Canada, as well as the United States.

Experience

Merimac has previously played for more than 400 events across Ontario, Maritimes, and the U.S. They have had many club dates like The Split Crow, Cheers, Dolan’s Pub, and Olde Dublin. They have also played at many universities as well as festivals in the Maritimes.

Services offered

The band is available to play for weddings, private and corporate events, as well as any other occasions. They also bring the DJ along with the entire production equipment like mixer, monitors, mics, amps, and speakers. Their show is highly customizable and is catered to any audience. The music genres that they provide are:

• Pop -Rock
• Classic rock
• Country New & Old
• EDM/Dance
• Maritime/Irish
• Funk
• Motown
• Oldies
• Folk

Other services

- Merimac’s been full-time since 2001 for good reason: plenty of experience playing private, club, and public shows. We definitely know how to get the party going and people dancing no matter what type of function. Creating a fun atmosphere is our job, we cater to a wide variety of ages and music styles. Our goal: provide a worry-free, fun-filled, memorable event--every time.

- Many references from private events upon request. We specialize in public concerts & private events and played 400+ (and counting) in the Maritimes, Ontario, U.S and hundreds of club dates. Some locations
- One of the busiest cover bands in Canada, we truly enjoy organizing and performing events.
- Merimac.ca has a songlist, testimonials, and private event info. Customize part of our set list from nearly 200 songs, we certainly cater to your audience. We often "pull off" requests live.

- Perform 3 x 50-minute sets or configurations of 150 minutes. We aim to please, we can play extended sets to keep the dance floor full. Extra 50-minute sets $500.

- Complete sound & light production, an excellent sounding P.A. Bands/DJs OFTEN skimp on equipment to cut costs/time. Setup & sound-check complete between hours you request (No noise need be made with our automated mixer).

- Provide microphones for MCs & announcements.

- Semi-automated DJ music during cocktails, dinner & band breaks. We have an extensive list of pre-recorded dance & cocktail music appropriate for private events. Customize a playlist or use playlists from your iPod, phone, etc.

- Perform on heavy rotation at class-A venues in the Maritimes.

- Signed contracts.

- Possible to have a guest or two perform with us.

- Small network helps advertise public events. Large posters & Merimac swag like T-Shirts. Merimac.ca 2000+ unique hits/mo.

-Clubs vs Events. Our song list and audience interaction is different at clubs than private events where an all-age environment may be concerned. We typically cater to both the younger and older crowd for first half of the night. We put plenty of energy and fun into our private shows. We have better control of sound and lighting as we use our own professional quality PA system. We often have more stage room at private events to better interact with crowd but also work in small spaces when needed!
-FAQs: Merimac.ca/faq

Addons and more ideas:

• Add Video DJing on band breaks! An HD projector screen with favorite music videos is fun for your guests and adds atmosphere. $120 for automated, or for $450 a dedicated DJ to take requests. Projector/screen for PowerPoint, etc $120.00
• Perimeter Up-Lighting 6X – $225. 12X - $400. Perimeter of your room with floor to ceiling lighting to create spectacular ambiance & vibe. Colored/white.
• Backdrop curtains for stages & presentation.
• Budget or Professional Videographers & Photographers to Record & Edit your event.
• Wireless mics $30 each, great for MCs or conference mics. PA for ceremonies or after parties.
• Additional entertainment – A single musician, duo or trio, comedian during the day/evening.
• Extra music:: Fiddler, pianist, acoustic guitarist, bagpiper, violinist or quartet are classic touches for cocktails, seating, walking down the aisle, Justice of the Peace, exiting of the ceremony, during dinner, etc. $175 - $400 for a single musician to perform or $1,000 - 1,200 for a string quartet.
• A Bagpiper in full uniform adds an exciting traditional Maritime presence & “zing” when guests arrive onsite. A great 15 second opener as speakers walk up to podium or signaling changeovers, dinner etc. Bagpiper(s) can also play a few tunes with Merimac!
• Highland Dance Group. 2 – 8 dancers. Piper with Marching drummer can also perform with dancers. $390.