Megan Lane - vocals, guitar. --Currently touring with The Squid on Bass and Kyle Krysa on the drums --
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影響
Jeff Buckley, Jonny Lang, Fiona Apple, Sara Slean, Hawksley Workman, BB King, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin... And so many more
風格近似
"Melissa Ethridge meets Stevie Ray Vaughn" - Radio Indy
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Artist Information
Biography
Writing and performing since the age of twelve, Megan Lane intrigues her audience everywhere she plays. Her style fuses passionate, rich vocals with gut wrenching guitar playing. Her performance is intoxicating, unique, and truly unforgettable.
In 2004, she released a self-produced CD 'Purple and Blue'. The Western Canadian Music Awards nominated this album for “Outstanding Blues Recording”. Her follow-up release 'Wrapped in Plastic' is difficult to classify but is musically and lyrically relatable blues/rock. Baring her experiences, this artist is much more than a singer/songwriter, she’s a woman who crosses boundaries and labels. This young, old soul performs with true honesty and enthusiasm that penetrates hearts and leaves a lasting impression.
This spring Lane will release her third album. The demo tracks available on Sonic Bids are pre-production recordings for her forthcoming album 'Bow and Drill the Spark' (working title).
Curriculum Vitae of Megan Lane
Albums
v Wrapped in Plastic, 2006
v Purple and Blue, 2004
Performance Highlights
v Cross-Canada Tour, 2008 - Highlight Performances:
- Cafe Deux Soleil with CR Avery, Vancouver, BC
- The Toad In The Hole, Winnipeg, MB
- The Cadillac Lounge, Toronto, ON
- Le Zericot, Saint Hyacinthe, QC
v SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, Saskatoon, SK, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004
v Calgary International Blues Festival, Calgary, AB, 2007
v Guitarmania 8, Calgary, AB, 2006
v The Lieutenant Governor’s Centennial Gala, Saskatoon, SK, 2005.
- nationally broadcast on CBC television.
- “The medley tribute to Joni Mitchell, arguably our most famous ex-pat, was terrific . . . especially Lane's steaming hot version of 'Woodstock''” Joanne Paulson The StarPhoenix
- Performed with artists such as, Collin James and Buffy Saint-Marie
- portions of Lane's performance from The Centennial Gala can be viewed on www.myspace.com/meganlaneband
v Main Stage performance at The North Country Fair, near Slave Lake, Alberta, 2005
v Parliament Hill Canada Celebration, Tribute to Joni Mitchell, Ottawa, ON, 2005
- nationally broadcast on CBC television.
- other musicians on the bill included: Fiest, Measha Brueggergosman, and Jeremy Fisher
v The Crop Checkin’ Centennial Tour, with Tom Cochrane and Wide Mouth Mason, Saskatchewan, 2005
v Canada Summer Games, Regina, SK, 2005
- nationally broadcast on CBC television
- performed with Jack Semple, Chris Craig, and Dan Siljer
v National performance broadcast on CTV’s “Good Morning Canada" 2004
Awards and Nominations
v Rawlco Radio Grant recipient for partial funding of Wrapped In Plastic, 2006
v The Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan awarded by Lieutenant Governor Dr. Lynda Haverstock, 2005
- this medal recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to society and honours their outstanding achievements.
v Western Canadian Music Awards Nominee “Outstanding Blues Recording" for Purple and Blue, 2004
Media Quotes
v “ As her fingers light up across the fret board, a colossal sound escapes from her amplifier, sailing throughout the crowd and straight out the front door . . . People passing by outside hear the wailing music and glance at the marquee as they pass, to see who’s kicking up the impressive blues-rock fuss.” – Craig Silliphant, Planet S
v “. . . she has talent, passion and stage presence of a woman well beyond her years. . . Lane and her band continually rocked the packed bar. . . Lane often reminded me of a younger, modern-day Janis Joplin" - Shannon Boklaschuk, The StarPhoenix
v “ Petite in stature at 5’4”, gentle blue eyes, youthfully mature and philosophically poetic in very word . . . this is Megan Lane” – Alyssa Ingold, The Session
v “To say Lane looks comfortable on stage is an understatement. . . .she performs with confidence musicians twice her age would kill for.” – Nichole Huck, The Carillon
v “. . . categorizing her and her band seems wrong because they seem to have no limits to where their music can go. . . Megan’s fingers move on the strings like friction is non-existent and the only way to tell she is putting effort into playing is by the distortion of her face and her body twisting as the emotion of the music takes over” – Crystal Clark, The Sheaf
Hey Megan....hope life is good. Thanks again for playing on Move Over Wild Bill - my version of the blues!!! Remember Djt...stay on the 4 stay on the 4!! Take care girl. Lyn
Hey! I remember seeing you on Channel 9 about 4 years ago and was just blown away by your performance! It's nice to hear some homegrown talent doing well!! Keep on rocking!!
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My wife and I caught your performance at the Sask Sampler at Bushwakkers a few weeks ago. You TORE IT UP... excellent show. Best to you.
