So here it is... who they are, how they met, and where the name HALCYON actually came from.
Name: Stephanie Callahan
Where from?: Ft. Myers, FL
Birthdate: 04.09.70
Something people don't know about you:
"My real hair color is brown and the music I listen to is nothing like the music I make."
What are you doing when you aren't performing?
"Working out and hiding from Deb."
Something We Should Know:
"I am really not unapproachable, I'm just shy"
Random Steph quote:
"No dark liquor, makes me mean!"
Name: Deborah Hunseder
Where from?: Cincinnati, OH
Birthdate: 03.10.63
Something people don't know about you:
"My real hair color is blonde, and I like to keep it that way!... Oh! That I brew my own beer and I love to cook! And every stray dog in town seems to know where I live!"
What are you doing when you are not performing?
"Answering emails and trying to find Steph!"
Something We Should Know:
"I think I live an authentic life. What you see is what you get with me."
Random Deb quote:
"Never in excess... yeah, right. I brew my own beer, remember?!"
TAKE US BACK TO THE BEGINNING...
So how did you two meet?
S: "At a softball tournament in Clearwater.. I was playing and Deb was there watching with a mutual friend. When the tournament was over, there was a party by the pool. Deb had her guitar and started playing and I started singing...and we sang together for the rest of the party. That day we made a pact not to just walk away and forget about what happened. Three weeks later we had our first gig."
Were you two doing music before then?
S:"No, when we first met I wasn't doing music at all. I was in college on a volleyball scholarship, but Deb was."
D:"Yeah, I had done a group a few years earlier called "Youth in Asia". It was three guys and me. We played everything very fast."
(Note: more info on Deb's first band to come. But DO KNOW that this band employed a leather clad "Deb Aura" who bears a striking resemblance to our Deb today!)
So how did you get the name Halcyon?
S:"A friend of ours was looking through the dictionary and she found 'Halcyon'"
D:"Golden, peaceful, prosperous, happy. We felt the definition really fit what we wanted to do."
***If you have any questions or comments, please email us at halcyfans@aol.com***
I know I already told you guys, but truly one of the best shows I have been to, what an incredible mix of talents up there, you all really blew me away. Always great to see you!
You guys were soooo awesome! I am so glad to see you guys at my first pride. I will be buying the cd and shirt and well whatever else you got to supprot you guys! P.S. I took the pic with you and you guys lifted both my legs up!
Steph and Deb, Yesterday was great. Thank you so much for taking the time out to sign a Cd for my niece Misty and taking a photo, you two are the greatest.
my aunt Amber, she adores Halcyon. so when i get in her car the first thing i hear is your c.d. Margaret Says is my favourite song; i could listen all day and not get tired. so- thanks for making good music.
I went to visit my friend Seri in SC, and she loves you two!!! hahahaha. Told her I had see you play a while back and she was so excited to find out we both like your music. lol!! Love your display pic!!!
GREAT JOB LAST NIGHT LADIES!! It was great talking to you both and thank you for helping Melissa and I pack up. Hope to see you again soon....lets book something together.
Hello beautiful ladies! I am the one that hollered "Halcyon" when yall walked by us in Pensacola..lol. I really wanted your autograph but I figured yall were on vacation too and didnt want to be bothered. I just want yall to know that I love your music and I think yall are incredible! Have a wonderful weekend!
