An organic blend of roots, country rock/blues and modern bluegrass from an infectious and inspiring personality. Intelligent lyrics, killer hooks and memorable melodies only begin to describe her latest release.

‘Bring It Back’ is her third studio album and was produced and mixed under the helm of Matt Fell and Michael Carpenter after the success of her previous album, ‘Extraordinary Daze’.

Sydney born and bred, it’s hard to figure where Merilyn’s influence to be a singer/songwriter came from. Although both her Mum and Grandmother played piano, it was mostly for a hobby. It was Merilyn’s Dad who bought her first guitar when she was just 12 and began taking her to music lessons. From there her love for music developed. The mandolin is her latest muse and Merilyn is already incorporating this instrument into her shows and recordings and is learning about bluegrass style music and it’s roots.

Growing up her musical tastes were influenced by her parents who were fans of Johnny Cash, Barbra Streisand, The Seekers and Dolly Parton. Today her influences are more contemporary and include Kasey Chambers, Powderfinger, Alanis Morisette, Bonnie Raitt and Lady Antebellum.

Merilyn has a driving passion for her music and a craving to perform. Particularly, she loves the feedback and buzz she gets from a live audience. An experienced performer, she has worked successfully for many years with her duo around Sydney, the east coast and festivals. She has now formed her own band to enable her to showcase her songs and talents and is eager to tour the country and share her songs with audiences throughout Australia and beyond.

A song that aptly describes the current pace of life today is Merilyn Steele's 'Whirlwind', featuring Robbie Long on dobro and mandolin with some great solo's. It's a rousing modern bluegrass number sure to get you clapping your hands and slapping your knees! [MP3]http://itscountry.com.au/music/Merilyn Steel Whirlwind a.mp3[/MP3]