My first concert was Reba. I learned to sing with my pink tape player under the covers. Every night it was Reba’s No Rumors album. I didn’t want my mom to hear me so I closed my door and pulled the covers over my head. I flipped that tape at least 5 times before finally falling asleep. I sang every note until I could sing it just like her.
I was raised on Willy, Kenny, Reba, Dolly, and Johnny. I have an uncle that looks like Kenny and one that looks like Willy. I grew up with a big family in a small town. I spent my summers at county fair and was president of my 4-H club. My snicker doodles won first place at the state fair. They were just thawed out from the same batch that won county fair. My mom made sure each one looked exactly the same, apparently that matters. I have trophies with goats and chickens on the top, and EVERY year I won the best-dressed goat contest.
We moved to the city when I was 12. I kept pictures of the country on my closet walls above my boots. I have since adjusted to city life and continue to toggle between the two. I was a dancer and a four-sport athlete. I attended a major university, I sing and write country and folk-rock. I was introduced to Ani Difranco and Melissa Ferrick in college. I knew there had to be a place for me somewhere between Ani and Reba and I guess that is how I would describe my style. I can still sing like Reba but have found my own voice. I have played amazing venues to amazing crowds.
I’ve had my heart broken more than once and always spend way too much time recouping. I can still cry over most of those breaks. I always have a dog, at least one. My pups are a pug named Fender and a boxer/hound dog named Roadie. I prefer flip-flops. I live for Nebraskan sunsets and harvest moons. I text too much, but know how to remain present.
I miss my big family more than anything. I have lost too many relatives to alcoholism, and am a survivor of domestic violence. I live in New York and call Nashville home. After all, home is where your mama lives!
I appreciate all of the support I have received more than I could ever indicate here. I am lucky. I’m living on soul-fire these days, so I’m sure I’ll see you soon! Leave me a note and tell me how ya feel.
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How does one go from donating plasma weekly for cash to being a full-time touring artist with her own record label? An element of serendipity has contributed to the success of singer/songwriter Meghann Robinson, and it shows in her music. Imagine: three months after learning her first guitar chord and with only two original songs in her arsenal, Meghann found herself performing for hundreds at Penn State University, just after being given personal words of encouragement from her longtime musical idol Antigone Rising. Since then, Meghann has toured the country and performed for Rock the Vote, the Bear Mountain Music Festival, been selected to host and perform in showcases for both Indiegrrl and GoGirls Music at South By Southwest in Austin, TX, and placed her songs in multiple films and documentaries.
This, usually barefoot, modern troubadour has been singing and playing guitar for captive audiences on both coasts since she packed up her sparse possessions and moved from the great outdoors of Colorado to a tiny apartment in a Manhattan crack house, complete with coroner’s sticker on the door. She was living her dream in NYC. For extra recording cash, Meghann even took a cleaning job at the offices of a major music company; anonymously scrubbing toilets for rock stars and their entourages. Once settled in the City, Meghann began playing steady gigs to a loyal fan base at legendary clubs like the Bitter End, CBGB’s, C-Note, Pianos and the Knitting Factory.
When listening to Meghann’s music, as one fan says, you’ll find yourself wondering if it’s the girl next door or the girl from the other side of the tracks that you’ve just fallen in love with. Drive is her latest EP that features full-band arrangements of four of Meghann’s most personal - and most popular songs. One of those serendipitous moments with a co-worker led Meghann to the studio of producer Dan Coutant. The two played every instrument on the CD and created a sound that’s radio-ready, while staying true to the intimacy of Meghann’s live shows.
Currently booking her mid-west and album release tours, Meghann continues to write about her experiences in preparation for a full studio release early 2007 from the Austin, TX based studio of producer Mark Hallman (Ani DiFranco, Shawn Colvin, Brandi Carlile, Carole King, Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin, & Lyle Lovett) – and these days, saves her blood for the stage.
This, usually barefoot, modern troubadour has been singing and playing guitar for captive audiences on both coasts since she packed up her sparse possessions and moved from the great outdoors of Colorado to a tiny apartment in a Manhattan crack house, complete with coroner’s sticker on the door. She was living her dream in NYC. For extra recording cash, Meghann even took a cleaning job at the offices of a major music company; anonymously scrubbing toilets for rock stars and their entourages. Once settled in the City, Meghann began playing steady gigs to a loyal fan base at legendary clubs like the Bitter End, CBGB’s, C-Note, Pianos and the Knitting Factory.
When listening to Meghann’s music, as one fan says, you’ll find yourself wondering if it’s the girl next door or the girl from the other side of the tracks that you’ve just fallen in love with. Drive is her latest EP that features full-band arrangements of four of Meghann’s most personal - and most popular songs. One of those serendipitous moments with a co-worker led Meghann to the studio of producer Dan Coutant. The two played every instrument on the CD and created a sound that’s radio-ready, while staying true to the intimacy of Meghann’s live shows.
Currently booking her mid-west and album release tours, Meghann continues to write about her experiences in preparation for a full studio release early 2007 from the Austin, TX based studio of producer Mark Hallman (Ani DiFranco, Shawn Colvin, Brandi Carlile, Carole King, Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin, & Lyle Lovett) – and these days, saves her blood for the stage.
