Meagan Lane and Geoff de Mers, founders of Wammy nominated 2nd Story Band grew up in the '50s and '60s during one of the most musically rich periods in the evolution of American Pop Music. It was a time when Rock-a-billy, Doo Whop, R & B, Tejano, Calypso, Cowboy Music (C&W), Swing, Rock & Roll, Folk, and Folk Rock could be heard on commercial radio. In fact since 1978, as a result of their ability to incorporate these and many other styles including West African, Latin and Celtic, Meagan and Geoff have developed one of the most interesting and fresh sounds to come out of the Metro Washington, DC area.
A Jammin' World Beat Blend of Funky Blues and Swing, Pop Rock, Caribbean and Tex-Mex Rhythms with a bit of New Orleans Funkiness thrown in! "A FIRST RATE 2nd STORY WOMAN... Meagan Lane's voice is a constant surprise - sweet, arch, rough, wanton and worldly in turn,... a treat to experience!"
Eve Ziebart- The Washington Post
CALENDAR
Dec. 31, First Night Alexandria, George Washington Masonic Temple North Lodge -
7:45 PM , 9:15 PM, 10:45 PM
March 3, Good Natured Vegetarian Cafe- Martinsburg, WVA 8:30 - 11:00 PM
March 30 Dry Mill Winery Leesburg VA
5:00 - 8:00 PM
March 31, LeeLynn's Dining Room-Lounge Ellicott City, MD 6:30 - 9:00 PM
April 7, Olive's - Frederick, MD
9:00- 12:00 PM
April 12, LeeLynn's Dining Room-Lounge- Ellicott Cit
April 27 Devonshire Arms Cafe Shepherdstown WVA
9:00 - 12:00 PM
May 5 Cassatt's Kiwi Cafe Arlington VA
7:00 - 9:00 PM
May 8 Twilight Tuesday Concerts Silver Spring MD
7:00 - 9:00 PM
May 17 Zoo Zoofari Washington DC
6:30 - 9:30
May 19 Holy Cross Women's Fair Silver Spring MD
June 1, Corner Store Arts - Washington, DC
with Kate Klim, award winning songwriter
8:00 - 10:30PM
June 3 Hidden Brook Winery Leesburg VA
1:00 - 5:00 PM
June 10 HiddenCroft Winery Middleburg VA
2:00 - 5:00 PM
June 24 Hidden Brook Winery Leesburg VA
1:00 - 5:00PM
June 30 Cassatt's Kiwi Cafe Arlington VA
7:00 - 9:00 PM |
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Please click on the links below the picture in order to hear selections of our music (My Space, Sonic Bids, CD Baby, EVOR), to view our EPK (Sonic Bids) and to buy CD's (CDBaby)
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The Politicians All Sing - Origins & Originals
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About The Politicians All Sing music:
The songs on 2nd Story Band's most recent CD release, The Politicians All Sing - Origins & Originals, are snapshots in time - From light metal riffs to bouncy African grooves to Calypso and Caribbean moods, complimented by soaring guitars and violins, provocative lyrics, playful and edgy vocals.
"A FIRST-RATE 2nd STORY WOMAN - Lane's voice is a constant surprise sweet, arch, rough, wanton and worldly in turn. The melodies are fresh and the lyrics both catchy and, yes, educated."
Eve Ziebart- The Washington Post
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Blue Shades - World Beat Blues Fiesta
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WAMMY nominated 2nd Story Band's debut CD, Blue Shades - World Beat Blues Fiesta, reflects diversity and creativity "with plenty of verve and soul" [Washington Post - Mike Joyce] and features Saxophone, Piano, Flute, Accordion, Violin and Clarinet played by top area musicians
"The first song on the disc tears out of the gate - lets you know that you're in for a ride! .. Meagan sounds like a soulful Janis Joplin, but with a better range. Matter of fact, the backing as well as the lead vocals are top notch!... you get the Production, the Presentation And the Talent of a FANTASTIC BAND!”
EvO:R-Review This- Bill Carrera
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