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Megan Slankard
American musician and singer-songwriter (born 1983)
Megan Slankard (born June 6, 1983, Tracy, California) is an American musician and singer-songwriter.[1]
Megan Slankard | |
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Slankard performing at the 2011 SXSW Music Festival. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1983-06-06) June 6, 1983 (age 40) |
| Origin | Tracy, California, United States |
| Genres | Pop, Rock |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Megan Slankard Music (2001—present), KC Turner Music (2008—present) |
| Website | Megan Slankard Official Website |
Slankard began learning the guitar when she was 10 years old.[2] At age 17, Slankard produced and recorded her first album, Lady is a Pirate, with her brother at home on her computer.[1][2]
After turning 18, Slankard toured with David Knopfler as the opening act for his European tour[1][2] and co-wrote the title song of his album Ship of Dreams.[3]
In July 2004, Slankard appeared on an episode of TLC's What Not to Wear. The episode first aired July 16, 2004.[4]
Slankard's album Freaky Little Story appeared on the Acoustic Guitar 2004 Top 5 list[1][2] and became a top ten seller on the Amazon CD sales chart.[5] In 2005, she released the EP album A Little Extra Sun produced by Adam Rossi.[5]
According to her web site, she was a semi-finalist in Discmaker's 2007 Independent Music World Series and International Songwriting Competition and finalist in the 2008 and 2009 Musician's Atlas/Borders Books Independent Music Awards. She was the January 2009 Top 5 artist in the Famecast Competition.[6] She released her album A Token of the Wreckage in 2011.[7]
In July 2011, Slankard (composer, guitar, mandolin, vocals ), Joel Ackerson (composer, engineer, guitar, mandolin, vocals), Zack Teran (upright bass, vocals), and Eric Andersen (composer, piano, vocals) formed The Novelists, a Reno-based lyrical rock band. The four singer-songwriters collaborated to produce the band's debut album, "Backstory", released January 1, 2012.[8]
Slankard's music has also been featured on San Francisco radio's KFOG compilation CD. She was a final selection artist for RPM Direct Presents: Unsigned Artists Volume 3 compilation CD; an A&R Online featured artist; a Song and Film Spotlight artist; and, an Acoustic Cafe featured artist on the “One to Watch” syndicated radio program (sponsored by the USA Songwriting Competition). [citation needed]
Slankard was nominated for the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards for Folk/Singer Songwriter Song of the year for her song "The Happy Birthday".[9][10] Slankard won the 8th annual Independent Music Awards Vox Pop award in the Best Cover Song category for her rendering of the song "America".[9][11]
Slankard appeared on an episode of TLC's What Not to Wear in July 2004 and in a follow-up episode a year later.[1][6]
Slankard's preferred equipment includes:[2]
- Acoustic guitars: 1999 Guild D55 guitar, a 2000 Taylor 614ce guitar, and a Takamine C132S
- Electric guitar: Daisy Rock's Rock Candy Special
- Keyboard: Korg Triton Extreme EXT61
- Home recording equipment: MOTU 828mkII; Digidesign Mbox 2 with Pro Tools LE
Studio albums
- Lady Is a Pirate (2001)
- Freaky Little Story (2003)
- A Token of the Wreckage (2011)
- Running on Machinery (2015)
- California & Other Stories (2022)
EPs and singles
- A Little Extra Sun (2005 EP)
Appearances on other albums and singles
- Stop and Go Jeff Campbell (2012)
- In Spite of Everything Jeff Campbell (2013)
- "The Kitchen Sink" Jeff Campbell (TBA)
- Miller, D. Patrick. "Keeping it Real". Fearless Books. Fearless Books. Archived from the original on August 14, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- Miller, Patirck D. (August 1, 2006). "Megan Slankard". Acoustic Guitar.
- Cahill, Greg (November 21, 2008). "Roots Rock Rebels". Pacific Sun.
- TV.com. "What Not To Wear: Megan Slankard". TV.com. Archived from the original on March 29, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- McCarthy, Sean L. (October 18, 2005). "Cable show helps singer Slankard dress for success". Boston Herald.
- Official web site, Bio, Retrieved April 22, 2011
- "Overview". AllMusic. AllMusic, a division of All Media Network, LLC. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- "Megan Slankard". The Independent Music Awards. Music Resource Group LLC. Archived from the original on August 13, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- "Past IMA Programs". The Independent Music Awards. Music Resource Group LLC. Archived from the original on November 24, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- "Song Nominees : 8th Annual Independent Music Awards". The Independent Music Awards. Music Resource Group LLC. March 2, 2011. Archived from the original on August 13, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2013.