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Donnie

Close enough for rock & roll

About Me

I am a loud and rowdy rock singer by night, a mild mannered computer geek and accountant by day, a Christian 24/7, and in love with the most wonderful woman in the world. If I'm with my Sweet Baby, singing, laughing, playing, joking, having fun, and surrounded by my family it's been a great day. And even if I'm not I'll leave it in God's hands, put a positive spin on it and make it a good day anyway. I have a very busy life, but that's when I'm at my best. Between my job, my band, my girlfriend, and our collective families there's not much spare time to be had, but believe me I know how to veg out too, especially when it's NFL season. On weekend nights I'm usually out with my band Klatch. If you're in Kansas, come to a show sometime. Check us out at www.klatch.us.

My Interests

Being with my two little girls, Shaela and Sherae, and my gorgeous girlfriend Krista and her children, Andrew, Sarah, and Matthew, listening to music, singing, traveling, camping, movies, roller coasters, motorcycles, and about any other activity. I'm a pro at nothing, but will try anything, unless I fear for my life. OK maybe I'd even try a couple of those.

I'd like to meet:

Fans of my band Klatch, old classmates from Circle High School, and all the rest of you crazies.

Music:

I LOVE MUSIC!!! It is a big part of me. I like two kinds of songs. Songs that have a lot of passion in them so that you can really get into them and songs that are fun. My favorite artists from today and yesterday are:January Sun (My old band), Klatch (My new band), Alice In Chains (THE band), Sevendust, Staind, Audioslave, Soundgarden, Disturbed, Creed, Kings X, Candlebox, Linkin Park, Disciple, Saliva, Elvis, Precious Death, Bride, Skid Row, Sinatra, Tesla, White Zombie, and many others. If it rocks, if it's fun, and/or if it moves me, I like it.Although there are some songs that I think are good, I don't really get into rap or country music much.

Movies:

Movies are a great escape. I like all kinds of movies; big action, comedy, sci-fi, mystery, well done horror, dramas, whatever as long as I'm in the mood. I was raised on the Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies and love those. I also really love the Lord of The Rings movies. Great stuff.

Television:

NFL. Is there really any other reason for television. I watch more DVDs on my set than actual TV.

Books:

Never really been my thing. College textbooks ruined me for life. When I have taken the time to read for fun I've enjoyed it, but who has the time? I stick to short stuff and articles. You know, the quick fix.

Heroes:

Dad

My Blog

Kansas State Fair Time

..> I know it's been way to long since I've been a blogger and this isn't much of one, but check it out anyway.  I'll try to get something out here soon.  FYI, I and the girls and Krista ...
Posted by Donnie on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:59:00 PST

Donald L Mercer (Big Donnie) 1942-2006

The time for my Dad to go ended up being sooner rather than later.  He died Tuesday morning around 3:00 AM. There was something about Monday night.  I felt like I needed to see Dad.  So...
Posted by Donnie on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:18:00 PST

A Little Out Of Touch......Sorry (Final Attempt)

Hi everyone.  I have been very bad at keeping up with all of you this past week.  I'm very sorry about that.  It's nothing personal, it's just that my personal and family life have been...
Posted by Donnie on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:44:00 PST

Something about the chaps!

Well there must be some mysterious power behind the picture of me in my chaps.  I have received nothing but grief since I changed it out as my profile pic.   You gals are crazy and awesome.&...
Posted by Donnie on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 08:32:00 PST

Nice Klatch article in F5

F5 Magazine wrote a VERY nice article about my band Klatch.  I've never known them to be so complimentary before.  Anyway, I wanted to share it with my friends.  I'll have to pick up th...
Posted by Donnie on Thu, 31 Aug 2006 01:06:00 PST

Oh Baby it's time for Sturgis!!!

Oh yeah, it's time to head up to Sturgis, South Dakota and see what kind of craziness I can find.  I'm heading out Sunday with my Uncle Jerry and cousin Jay.  We are going to have a bla...
Posted by Donnie on Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:31:00 PST

You are so wonderful

Wow!  All of you MySpace friends are so good to me.  Thank you so much for the tons of birthday wishes and a special thanks to all of you that came out to the shows to wish me a happy birthd...
Posted by Donnie on Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:39:00 PST

Four-Oh Nooooooooo!!!

Tell me it isn't so... Yes Thursday I turn 40...the big four-oh.  I'm so busy I don't know that I have time to squeeze in a mid-life crisis, but I'll try.  This birthday is a little hard fo...
Posted by Donnie on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 02:04:00 PST

DC or bust!

Well kids I'm leaving on a jet plane, but I do know when I'll be back again.  Just in time to play next weekend's gigs at The Port of Wichita and Center Stage in Old Town.  I'm hea...
Posted by Donnie on Sat, 22 Apr 2006 12:59:00 PST

ROAD TRIP!!!

Well I'm hitting the road.  Me and the Klatch boys are heading to Salina this weekend to play Friday and Saturday night at The Red Kitten.  It's one of our favorite places to play.  It'...
Posted by Donnie on Fri, 07 Apr 2006 01:02:00 PST