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Thirsty Merc is an Australian pop rock band (music)|band, originating in 2002 in Dubbo, New South Wales|Dubbo, Australia, and currently residing in Sydney. The band consists of Rai Thistlethwayte (vocals), Phil Stack (bass guitar), Karl Robertson (drums), and Sean Carey (guitar).
Thirsty Merc's debut EP, ''First Work'', caused Warner Music Australia to take note of the band, and they have since released two albums on the label; ''Thirsty Merc (album)|Thirsty Merc'' and ''Slideshows (album)|Slideshows''. The band have also toured around Australia and New Zealand, including a tour with New Zealand band Evermore (band)|Evermore. They were nominated for four ARIA Awards in ARIA Music Awards of 2005|2005.
History
Formation and early career
Thirsty Merc was formed as a duet, consisting of lead singer Rai Thistlethwayte and bassist Phil Stack, in Dubbo, New South Wales|Dubbo in 2002. Initially, they performed mainly jazz works. Shortly after formation, the pair was joined by guitarist Matt Baker and drummer Karl Robertson.<Ref>{{cite web|url=http://portlincoln.yourguide.com.au/articles/1012040.html?src=topstories |title=Thirsty Merc snubs Dubbo |author=Jeremy Scott|publisher=''Port Lincoln Times''|date=26 June 2007|accessdate=2008-01-13</ref> Previously Stack and Robertson, who had known each other in high school, had played together in a band called Drown,... read all
Thirsty Merc I Wish Somebody Would Build A Bridge So I Can Get Over Myself
