Artist description Big-Girl-Folk-Rock-Country-Pop with Smart Lyrics and catchy melodies. Megan starts with great songs about real issues and problems...then she sings the hell out of them.

Music Style Rock, Folk, Country

Musical Influences Bonnie Raitt, Paul Simon, Joan Armatrading

Similar Artists Jewel, Counting Crows, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morrisette, Tracy Chapman

Artist History Megan Peters grew up in the Wild West of Salt Lake City. Already a fixture of the club scene by the age of 14, she fronted numerous bands before going solo in 1995. She has toured the U.S. and opened for the likes of Paula Cole, B.B. King, Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and John Hiatt. Her first release, About Time (1997), was a critical success garnering praise for her smart songwriting and passionate performances. About Time was selected as one of the Top Independent Releases of the Year (1997) by Performing Songwriter Magazine. Her new release, Queen's Bed, hits stores and the net in September 1999.

Group Members Megan Peters:vox+guitar, Sean Halley:Elec. Guitar/Bass/Organ, Adam Sorenson:Drums, Monique Lanier and Mary Tebbs: Backing Vox, John Kavanaugh: Banjo, Produced by Evan Brubaker + Sean Halley, Recorded by Sean Halley, Mixed by Troy Glessner@Spectre/Seattle

Albums Queen's Bed (1999), About Time (1997)

Press Reviews "I listened for three straight days. I couldn't get enough. Megan Peters' Queen's Bed delivers songs so true they'll drive you to obsession." -- William Athey, Salt Lake City Weekly

Location Salt Lake City, UT - USA

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