Fox Lake Friday Night Summer Concert Series 2026 – Dog Days of Summer w Marty “Big Dog” Mercer

A towering presence in both stature and sound, Marty “Big Dog” Mercer is a commanding force in the modern blues scene. Inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame in 2016, Mercer has spent nearly two decades delivering authentic, high-energy Chicago blues and rock to audiences across the Midwest and beyond.

Known for his signature Southpaw Blues guitar style and a voice shaped by real-life experience, Mercer blends aggressive, soulful guitar work with lyrics that speak directly to the human condition. His powerful stage presence and larger-than-life personality draw audiences in from the first note and never let go.
Delmark Records has aptly described Marty “Big Dog” Mercer as “pure Chicago blues.”