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“The band justmegan’s music is a creative fusion of rock, blues, and surf with a pyschedelic undertone that ultimately accentuates lead-singer, Megan Carlson’s, sultry, in-your-face vocals.”

 

BUZZ

“justmegan ingredients: 1 part Megan, 2/3 part Seth, a dash of kick-ass, a twist of rock-n-roll. Directions: Shake well, serve as a shot, and wait for the hangover only really good music can give you.”  –Taylor Pascuzzo of Punxsutawney, PA.  

“justmegan’s sound is so original and clean. It’s refreshing to listen to music that hasn’t been copied from others.” — Chris Carpenter, Mississippi

“justmegan has a really lovely sound here: an eclectic mix of some classic artists, as well as [their] own uniqueness.”  –The Waking Dream, London

“Megan has a syrup-sweet, haunting voice…good stuff!” –JD from Phoenix, Arizona

“justmegan’s Blackbird Tribute is the best version I’ve ever [heard] … they’re great!!!!!!!!!!!!” — Gerhard’s Homestudio, Germany

 ”…sweet, sassy, and fun!” –Silvan, Northern California

 

FAN SPOTLIGHT

It’s love ….justmegan bandmates appreciate the lovely graphics they receive (almost daily now!) and want to display some unique submissions for everyone to see! Enjoy! …and THANK YOU to our FANTABULOUS fans! (CLICK THE PIC TO ENLARGE!)

 

 

 

 

 

LIVE

Check our live performances out on youtube! Choose the video you’d like to watch and click the link!

Band on the Run/Rockin’ in the Free World Medley (McCartney/Young Cover) –”Customer Appreciation Day” @ Ace’s Music Sales in Cresson, PA.

Betterman (Pearl Jam Cover) –”Customer Appreciation Day” in Cresson, PA –Ace’s Music Sales.

Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen Cover) —-”Customer Appreciation Day” @ Ace’s Music Sales in Cresson, PA.

Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen Cover)  –Live @ Mulberry Square–Elderly Benefit Concert

Hang on Sloopy (The McCoys’ Cover) —”Customer Appreciation Day” @ Ace’s Music Sales in Cresson, PA.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar Cover) —-”Customer Appreciation Day” @ Ace’s Music Sales in Cresson, PA.

Imagine (John Lennon Cover) –Traumatic Brain Injury Research Benefit! “A Musical Affair”

Maybe I’m Amazed (Paul McCartney Cover) –Traumatic Brain Injury Research Benefit! “A Musical Affair”

No Guarantees —”Customer Appreciation Day” @ Ace’s Music Sales in Cresson, PA.

Roadhouse Blues (Doors’ Cover) —-”Customer Appreciation Day” @ Ace’s Music Sales in Cresson, PA.

Something (Beatles’ Cover) —-”Customer Appreciation Day” @ Ace’s Music Sales in Cresson, PA.

 

Left to right: (Photo 1) Live at the Q94 studio in Altoona, Pa with radio sensation, “The Professor,” Jim Price. (Photo 2) Live on air performing on Q94 FM. (Photo 3) Traumatic Brain Injury Research Benefit -”A Musical Affair” -Punxsy Pa. (Click on photo to enlarge).

 

Rockin’ it in Cresson, PA summer 2008!

 

 

MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

 

 

JUSTMEGAN featured compilations: (Click graphic to enlarge.)

 

 

 

 

 

MP3s (Click to listen!)

Backyard Rocker Radio Preview (2008)

Snippet of justmegan interview with FJS Radio (2008)

Steel City Radio Promo Commercial (1)

Steel City Radio Promo Commercial (2)

 

PROMOTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVIEWS

“justmegan’s songs possess a curious methodology with lyrical inquisitiveness, calmly leading one to a musical edge, imposing no fear, yet a vacuum full of wonder…just listen to the tracks.” –D.C. Stone

 

 

“I Get What I Want, the 2nd CD by justmegan that feels like a debut… firmly standing on its own two feet. Often with newly released CDs, there is a propensity by popular media to liken it, whether complimentary or critical, to previous works or to other artists’ projects. And though this writer could draw some parallels, it would simply take away from the heart, flesh, and bone embedded in the tracks, and the ability of this CD, I Get What I Want by justmegan, to stand on its own two feet. From the up-beat tempo and contrasting lyrics of the title track, to the southern gulf sound of Color of the Breeze, to the driving faze-shifting wah-wah arrangement of No Places to Run, to the soft cool duet of vocal and harmonica in Don’t Go Away, to the conclusive solid track of Better Days, there is a resulting culmination making the crafted project into woven strands of music, lyrics, and vocals.”

–Review by Quillan (Author/Poet)

 

 

[Thursday, January 10, 2008] “Steel City Radio plays the blues as we experience justmegan (as in “Just Megan”). Megan and her band hail from Pennsylvania, just across the lake from us. They [have]
great blues sound, and a great, sexy voice to front it!
Listen for [justmegan] on Steel City Radio! And don’t forget to visit http://www.justmegan.net.”

–Jody Thorton (Owner/DJ) of Steel City Radio (Canada)

 

 

[6/1/08] “JustMegan is the band project and creative vehicle for Punxsutawney-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Megan Carlson. JustMegan’s second CD, I Get What I Want, picks up where the 2006 debut Blue Avenue left off, as Megan stretches out and broadens her musical scope. She sounds more confident and expressive as a singer; exuding a sultry coyness on the upbeat title track and album-opener “I Get What I Want,” displaying bite and rancor on the charging disco-beat rocker “No Places to Run,” and sounding purposeful and determined on the hard-driving “This Town.” JustMegan’s musical vocabulary expands as well, showing a southern boogie and honky-tonk flavor on “Barefoot Blues,” a tropical island flair on “Color of the Breeze,” a vintage Patsy Cline country-blues style on “Don’t Go Away,” and a psychedelic blues-rock sound on “You Will.” Although the musical flavors vary throughout the album, JustMegan’s arrangements are more consistent and steadier as a whole, and the set flows along more smoothly than the debut. The performances from Megan and her band are spirited and loose, giving the songs a casual feel. JustMegan displays musical growth and maturity on I Get What I Want, a stronger and more confident set from an artist who is clearly enjoying the ride on this musical adventure so far. (The CD can be purchased through JustMegan’s website, www.justmegan.net.)”

–“The Professor, Jim Price” –formerly of 94.3FM (Q94, The Classic Rock Station) and currently of Rocky 104.9FM 

 

 

[1.24.09] “Countless music fans of age still fondly recall the Beatles triumphant appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964 as “the day the music world changed forever”—and those were black-and-white television, rotary phone, and pre-internet times! It is appropriate, then, in this colorful, technological, and information crazy era we find ourselves in today, yet another great musical artist has emerged to the delight of an equally impressive number of listeners…not from the TV, mind you, but from the new visual champion of our time, the computer screen. Megan Carlson, from humble Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, has electrified many music lovers with her amazing, unique, and powerful voice and strong song writing skills via outlets such as MySpace, Face book, You Tube, and a bevy of FM radio stations, as well as numerous Internet stations, podcasts, and XM/Satellite radio, to boot.

 

All this from a young lady in such a short time!

 

Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss, Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famers and founders of A & M records, both used colorful descriptions of their most famous musical find, Karen Carpenter, that could also be applied to Megan Carlson (who, ironically like the late, lamented soft rock superstar, is also joined by her brother into the musical spotlight; Seth Carlson holds the honor on guitar): “A voice that gives you goose bumps”; “as if she is singing to you right in your lap”; “warmth and tenderness.” Mix those heady comments with the vocal prowess—and rocker toughness—of Heart’s Ann Wilson and Pat Benatar, along with stunning model good looks AND cute-as-a-button appeal and you have the recipe for Megan Carlson’s success with her growing legion of international fans! As one fan aptly put it, “Meg is eye and ear candy!”

 

With two impressive, original music releases to her credit already (2006’s “Blue Avenue” and 2008’s “I Get What I Want”) and another on the way, as well as some absolutely stunning You Tube live video performances (including a few Beatles inspired tributes that, along with a separate breath-taking audio teaser from her forthcoming release, trump the originals!), Megan Carlson is ALREADY someone to look out for!”

–Vince Palamara, Pittsburgh,PA

 

 

 In a recent article on an accomplished DJ and journalist, Jim Price’s, “PA Rock Page,” and magazine/newspaper “PA MUSICIAN,” our tune, “This Town,” made it to his top indie songs of the year 2008! Check it out….

” …6) JUSTMEGAN – “This Town” From JustMegan’s second CD, I Get What I Want, “This Town” finds group namesake Megan Carlson singing about the joys and frustrations of living in a small town – in her case, Punxsutawney. She loves her small town, but realizes that there is a big world outside that needs to be conquered, and she can’t do it by continuing to live where she is. I liked the melody and arrangement, the catchy guitar riff, the keyboard accent, the increasing distortion effects along the way, and Megan’s girl-next-door voice and charm that sells her words. Good stuff” –Jim Price,(formerly of “The Classic Rock Station,” Q94FM and currently of Rocky 104.9FM; both of Altoona, PA)

Read the article in its entirety HERE.