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Meghan Beaudry
At-a-Glance |
Hometown |
Northampton, MA |
Genres |
Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop |
Band Members |
Meghan Beaudry-Vocals; Steve Moser - Keys; Dave O'Brian - Keys; Keith Leverault - Drums; George Baker - Sax; Adam Call - Sax; Peter Weitzman - Guitar; David Stangarone - Trumpet;
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Upcoming Shows |
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One-Sheet |
# Years Experience Performing Live: |
5 |
Venue History: |
The Bitter End - New York, NY; The Iron Horse Music Hall - Northampton, MA; Cafe 939 - Boston, MA; Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT |
Performing Rights Society: |
ASCAP |
Discography: |
Make Me Happy, Make Me Blue LP—2009 |
About the Artist
This sultry songstress has a timeless sound that will captivate your interest from the moment you take a listen. Make Me Happy, Make Me Blue is the debut album of singer/songwriter Meghan Beaudry. Meghan had her first tastes of songwriting in the casual environment of her home. Growing up she and her family would play and write songs together as a pastime. At the age of 14, Meghan began seriously writing her own songs about her life experiences and what she observed in those around her. In fact, the second track on the album, “All Alone,” was one of the first songs she wrote. Her ambition to record was delayed but not deterred as she worked through other goals and personal hurdles.
Then at the age of 19 as she was getting ready to graduate from college, she sought out a studio where she could record a demo in hopes of pursuing a music career. This is when she found Signature Sounds Studio and met recording engineer Mark Thayer who has worked with Louise Taylor, to Billy Taylor, to James Taylor. After meeting Mark, he convinced her to record a whole album with her original music instead. This is when he introduced her to accomplished musician and singer/songwriter Steven Santoro who became her producer. A few months later, after Meghan had graduated from college, they began collaborating and working on what would become her first album, Make Me Happy, Make Me Blue.
Meghan has a broad display of vocal color that is both vibrant and angelic. Her remarkable voice and soulful phrasing paints an image that will carry you through the story. The lyrics draw on both the solitude and playfulness of life, bringing your mind and your heart along for the ride. She fearlessly mixes genre’s to create a sound uniquely her own. Melting styles like Jazz and Reggae together as if they always belonged. Meghan’s debut album captures her wide range of ability and welcomes the listener to a refreshing escape.
Kevin O’Hare, a Nationally-syndicated music reviewer, Advance Publications, has described Meghan’s music as, “Very impressive…a cross between Rickie Lee Jones and Laura Nyro…Really fine upper range and nice diversity to the material on the CD…and the jazzy feel of “So in Love” reminded me of a great ’60s song, “Soulful Strut.” She definitely has a lot of talent, I’m sure we’ll be hearing plenty about her in the years ahead.”
Technical Requirements:
Speakers, monitors, amps, 6-8 channel PA head, extra mics and 1/4 inch cables, stands, stools (if possible)
Achievements
Specialty Finals Grand Prize Winner May 2011
Cover Bands Winner, May 2011
Reached 43rd in Best of Pop chart in 2011. In the top 100 for 8 weeks.
Reached 61st in Best of Pop chart in 2011. In the top 100 for 4 weeks.
Top 10 in Cover Bands, April 2011
Top 10 in Singer-Songwriter (female), April 2011
Top 10 in Cover Bands, January 2011
Top 10 in Intel “Superstars” New Artist Search Competition: Pop , August 2010
Top 10 in Cover Bands, July 2010
Top 10 in John Mayer "Side Stage Warfare" Competition for Cleveland, OH, June 2010
May 2010 Lilith Local Talent Search: Boston
Top 40 in Cover Bands, December 2011
"OurStage Is For Lovers" Valentine's Day Song Competition
Top 40 in Cover Bands, December 2010
Press Coverage
LiveWire Awards 2012: Best music in the Valley by
Donnie Moorhouse, The Republican“Meghan Beaudry “Make Me Happy, Make Me Blue” – Beginning with her cover of Carole King’s “You’ve Got A Friend,” through to the last note of this 11-song offering, Beaudry captivates with her... Kevin O’Hare reviews Meghan Beaudry’s CD by Kevin O'Hare
Kevin O'Hare has described Meghan’s music as, “Very impressive…a cross between Rickie Lee Jones and Laura Nyro…Really fine upper range and nice diversity to the material on the CD…and the jazzy...
Review by Andy Volk by (The Fretboard Journal; Acoustic Guitar Magazine)
“Meghan Beaudry is an up and coming singer to watch. Pop singers who can sustain notes and stay in tune without help from production tricks (like AutoTune software) are becoming something of a rare...