Kicking off with a crowdfunding campaign in mid 2015, Thirsty Merc released their new, original album, Shifting Gears, last September and the band immediately hit the road. Several weeks into the tour, the band were rocked by the tragic death of their friend, Shane Cooper and the critical injuries suffered by drummer, Mick Skelton, in a car accident.
“Life can be so overwhelming and debilitatingly challenging, but it’s through those times that you often experience the most human growth,” said Lead singer, Rai Thistlethwayte. “We’ve got the spirit and we’re gonna rock these upcoming shows like never before to bring this album home.”
