Mercy Creek will perform a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Flat Iron Crossroads in Gloucester. A local favorite, the duo performs original music they call aggressive folk rock. Singer/guitarist Cheryl Nystrom Ball and song writing partner/drummer Jim Ball combine elements of modern folk, world beat, rock, along with hints of blues and bluegrass.

Mercy Creek has released 8 independent albums and has been a performing full-time since 1998, playing across the country at clubs, festivals and concerts.

Doors open at 5 p.m., with food and drinks available for purchase. Free tickets may be reserved at www.flatironcrossroads.com.

At 3 p.m. Sunday, aspiring young singer and songwriter Grayson Torrence will perform her first official concert at Flat Iron Crossroads. The 17-year-old from Quinton, Torrence will be joined on stage by Billy Joe Daniel (guitar), Tony Bob Merritt (bass) and Smithfield Dash (drums).

Tickets are $15. Doors open at 2 p.m., with food and drinks available ...