Megan Slankard
Encyclopedia
Megan Slankard is an American
musician and singer-songwriter
.
” with a computer, and some at-home production equipment.
Slankard is the founder of the Megan Slankard Band and has been a topic in articles by Rockgirl Magazine, Owl Magazine
, The Synthesis, Fresh Tracks
and Women In Rock.
Slankard toured with David Knopfler
and collaborated with him on his 2005 album, Ship of Dreams and co-wrote the title song.
Slankard's album, Freaky Little Story
appeared on the Acoustic Guitar
2004 Top 5 list and was a semi-finalist in Discmaker’s 2007 Independent Music World Series and International Songwriting Competition
.
She was a finalist in the 2008 and 2009 Musician’s Atlas/Borders Books Independent Music Awards and was the January 2009 Top 5 artist in the Famecast Competition.
Her CD “Freaky Little Story” reached the #5 spot on Amazon
CD sales charts and on the Top-10 Rock Bestseller list on CDBaby. 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). Slankard was nominated for the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards
for Folk/Singer Songwriter Song of the year for her song "The Happy Birthday". Slankard won the 8th annual Independent Music Awards
Vox Pop award in the Best Cover Song category for her rendering of the song "America".
in July 2004 and in a follow up episode a year later.
She is a member of One Percent for the Planet.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
musician and singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
.
Career
Slankard produced and recorded her first album, “Lady is a PirateLady is a Pirate
Lady is a Pirate is the début album by American independent singer Megan Slankard, released on July 18, 2001. Most of the album's tracks were recorded and produced entirely by Megan while at her parents' house in Tracy, California...
” with a computer, and some at-home production equipment.
Slankard is the founder of the Megan Slankard Band and has been a topic in articles by Rockgirl Magazine, Owl Magazine
Owl Magazine
OWL Magazine is a popular Canadian children’s magazine founded in 1976. Aimed at those between the ages of 9 and 13, it is published 10 times per year....
, The Synthesis, Fresh Tracks
Fresh tracks
Fresh Tracks, is a training and events business based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The company delivers programmes worldwide with particular emphasis on United Kingdom, mainland Europe and the United Arab Emirates.-History:...
and Women In Rock.
Slankard toured with David Knopfler
David Knopfler
David Knopfler is a British singer-songwriter, rhythm guitarist, pianist and cofounder of the critically acclaimed rock band Dire Straits....
and collaborated with him on his 2005 album, Ship of Dreams and co-wrote the title song.
Slankard's album, Freaky Little Story
Freaky Little Story
Freaky Little Story is the second album by American independent singer Megan Slankard, released on June 22, 2004.-What Not to Wear:When Slankard appeared in an episode of the TLC show What Not to Wear in late 2004, her songs "Too Bad You" and "Mockingbird" were featured on that episode...
appeared on the Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic Guitar (magazine)
Acoustic Guitar is a monthly magazine published in the United States since July/August 1990 by String Letter Publishing. The magazine offers information related to acoustic guitars for players of all levels from beginners to teachers. Each issue includes a half dozen or so songs with notation and...
2004 Top 5 list and was a semi-finalist in Discmaker’s 2007 Independent Music World Series and International Songwriting Competition
International Songwriting Competition
The International Songwriting Competition is an annual song contest based in Nashville, TN, whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of...
.
She was a finalist in the 2008 and 2009 Musician’s Atlas/Borders Books Independent Music Awards and was the January 2009 Top 5 artist in the Famecast Competition.
Her CD “Freaky Little Story” reached the #5 spot on Amazon
Amazon.com
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CD sales charts and on the Top-10 Rock Bestseller list on CDBaby. 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). Slankard was nominated for the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards is an international program that honors top-ranked independent artists and releases in more than 50 Album, Song, Music Video and Design categories....
for Folk/Singer Songwriter Song of the year for her song "The Happy Birthday". Slankard won the 8th annual Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards is an international program that honors top-ranked independent artists and releases in more than 50 Album, Song, Music Video and Design categories....
Vox Pop award in the Best Cover Song category for her rendering of the song "America".
Personal
Slankard appeared on an episode of TLC's What Not to WearWhat Not to Wear (US version)
What Not to Wear is an American makeover reality television show based on a British show of the same name. The program currently airs on TLC in the United States and Canada, and foreign versions in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina...
in July 2004 and in a follow up episode a year later.
She is a member of One Percent for the Planet.
Studio albums
- Lady Is a Pirate (2001)
- Freaky Little Story (2003)
- A Token of the WreckageA Token of the WreckageA Token of the Wreckage is the third studio album and fourth overall release by American independent singer Megan Slankard, released on March 8, 2011.-Track listing:# "A Token of the Wreckage" – 5:19...
(2011)