"Keep the Channel Open!" - Megan Callahan - News

Back in the Saddle!

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Hi All!

Been a LONG time since there's been a post from me. I've been crazy busy with Give for Greatness (http://www.giveforgreatness.org) which I became Executive Director of back in mid-june 2011. I've played a few gigs but haven't been good about my gig calendar and that all changes now. Join me New Years if you don't have plans at Nietzsches, where I'll be playing with The Albrights, Aqueous, The Andrew J. Reimers Country Punk Extravaganza and Erie Lackawana Railroad. Here's a video a friend took of an open mic I happened in upon and was asked to get up and play a few tunes. This is a newer song and one that will be on the long awaited next album, which I intend to record this winter. Happy holidays and hope to see you at a gig soon!- Megan :)

Video soon and New Album coming

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Happy Holidays all!

Below find a link for a rough cut video that award winning film-maker Ragnar Friedank did this summer, used my song Catskill for this workshop he was offering in the Hudson Valley. The strange thing is, he used the song without knowing (UNTIL AFTER) that I wrote Catskill IN THAT HOUSE! How weird and wonderful. Ragnar and I have been talking about making a full video for awhile, so hopefully this is the year. Enjoy! http://www.vimeo.com/12338345

Foxangelica!

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

So I just did three plays in a row, "Engaged" at Irish Classical Theater, an all female version of "Macbeth" at Shakespeare in Delaware Park and then just directed a powerful piece about coal miners in appalachia entitled "The Furies of Mother Jones." There has hardly been time to breathe, but somehow during that an almost all lady ensemble of killer musicians has assembled, aka Foxangelica. The groove at Jack Devine's is coming up on it's first birthday, and there are lots of great things in the works. Check the calendar page for Foxangelica's upcoming gigs. This new lineup features Emily Gaines, Eva Tashjan, Emily Elkin, Hanna Lipkind, Lisa Sperry and others! I promise to be better about keeping you all posted as to what is going on! Hugs from Ireland.

Name the Band!

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

So as you may have heard, or seen if you've caught a show recently, I finally have a band- yay! Emily Gaines on djembe, Carl Armstrong on lead guitar, and Roger Draper on upright bass. We have been rehearsing and having a blast, and all of them sing, so there might be quadruple harmony heaven coming down the pike! But, we have no name yet... ideas or suggestions? send them to me at megan@megancallahan.com.

Come see us in action to help get some ideas! Playing at Comfort Zone Cafe in Hamburg, NY tonight, and Jack Devine's every tuesday.... check the calendar page for deets.

Also, had a great meeting with Christine and Jane yesterday about lots of outreach and teaming up with environmental and other groups whose causes we support to raise money and awareness! Send feedback for that too!

Hugs,
Megan

New Band!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

I have a new band folks! I am excited to announce Carl Armstrong on guitar, Emily Gaines on djembe, and Roger Draper on upright bass. Come check out the new ensemble this friday 3/5 at http://www.mergebuffalo.com. Then we play saturday as part of Shakti Yoga's Lounge series. Money raised on saturday will go to benefit the Priscilla Project, which helps pregnant refugee women. Happy early spring!

Balcony TV Dublin! Megan Records a live video for "I'll Get By."

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Watch Megan perform "I'll Get By" from her EP "Since the Fire" live from Dublin, as part of http://www.balconytv.com. "It was a blast!" says Megan. "A bit cold, as Ireland is having their coldest winter in 40 years!" Megan promised to bring the Buffalo style winter back home with her...

Creatively Retreating

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

I am in beautiful rural vermont, just outside Montpelier, spending some much needed time to reflect, write new songs, and wind down the rest of 2009. I just recorded my first home video for youtube, one of my favorite carols form childhood "The Cherry Tree Carol." Check it out! Lots more where that came from. Hope you are keeping warm wherever you are.
http://www.youtube.com/MeganCallahanChannel

Hometown Goodness

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

So last minute, due to the modern wonder of social networking, I got to play a wonderful show at a new Art Gallery right in my own hometown. First show I've played there since the album came out! I had friends there from all phases of my life, from middle school, high school, college, grad school, detroit and buffalo! Vic Lazar played a set break and then several songs with me in the second set- blasty mc blast! It was so fun they asked me to do it again, so between christmas and new years if you are in the area stay tuned. In February I've been asked to play at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Berrie Center for Performing Arts at my alma mater Ramapo College. So lots of Jersey goodness in the months ahead!

Megan is playing at Babeville!!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Bales Clothing presents "The Show" a Fashion Show featuring several designers at Ani DiFranco's famous venue "The Church." Don't miss this party!

$10 single tickets $15 VIP
Dress Attire: Young Hollywood
Asbury Hall, Babeville
341 Delaware Ave. Buffalo NY 14202
Doors open 5:15pm

Dress Attire: Young Hollywood

Featured Designers:Benjamin Oladele, Truth Roars, Tanisha Harris, B. Turner Designs & Holly Hue

Live Performances by:
Megan Callahan, Moriah Kelly, Aalia Rasool

For more information, phone: 917-612-0750.
email: balesclothing@live.com

Fall Events in the Works

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Just had an awesome dinner meeting with my booking/tour manager Gabrielle. We have lots of ideas and exciting things coming up this fall. Re-booked at Merge, maybe some charity events, hopefully lots of touring. Stay tuned!