Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies

Infobox musical artist
Name = Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies

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Img_capt = Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies in early 2007
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Background = group_or_band
Origin = Seattle, USA
Genre = Roots Rock
Americana
Rock & Roll
Years_active = 2006–
Label = Inverness Recordings
URL = [http://www.shanetutmarc.com/ shanetutmarc.com]
Current_members = Shane Tutmarc Ryan Tutmarc Brandon Tutmarc
Past_members =Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies are a Seattle-based band formed in December 2006. This family band consists of Shane Tutmarc (Dolour), Ryan Tutmarc and Brandon Tutmarc.

Their debut live performance was on March 20th, 2007 at Chop Suey in Seattle, WA.

"I'm Gonna Live The Life I Sing About In My Song": 2007

Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies recorded their debut album, "I'm Gonna Live The Life I Sing About In My Song" in May 2007 at MRX Studios in Seattle, WA. It was released in May 2007 on Inverness Recordings.

"Hey Lazarus!": 2008

Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies recorded their sophomore album, "Hey Lazarus!" in November 2007 (just six months after their debut album) at MRX Studios in Seattle, WA. It was released in March 2008 on Inverness Recordings.

The Future of the Mercies?

At their September 1st, 2008 performance at Seattle's Bumbershoot festival, Shane announced that brother Brandon and cousin Ryan were heading back to school. It was undetermined if Shane was to carry on with the group, without them. Shane is currently working on a new studio album with members of Mark Pickerel and his Praying Hands.