It's Been Awhile

Yes, it's been quite awhile since I've updated this site.  I just want you to know that this site will be under construction for a bit until I can get some new pics and music up to share with you all!  

For the time being check out:

For NEW music - http://www.reverbnation.com/meganconner  

For AWESOME blogs - http://roadtosomewhereithink.blogspot.com/

And for what I'm most proud of recently...  my "Dear Boston" song and video -

You can download the song at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/meganconner and ALL of the proceeds go the The One Fund to benefit those affected by the tragedy.  

I'll be in touch more very soon with more for you all.  Much Love to you!!!

Come one, come all!!!

(If I knew how to make this thing play circus music I would - it would be appropriate with the title of this blog. :)  I haven't played a band show in over a year - this is a big deal.  New songs, new stories, new fun!  

Bring it!

Largo Cargo

Once again I’m in the clouds - literally.  You know if I’m flying - I’m blogging!  So, who knows where and when the next will be...  So, me and my co-writing, hit-singing, guitar-playing ,good friend Rick Ferrell and I are flying back from a great trip to Key Largo for the annual Key Largo Songwriter’s Festival.  We’re coming back with some sunburns, new friends and full hearts!  

 It’s always so nice to get out and play tunes and get feedback on new and old tunes.  We always have such a great response and feel so appreciated at the Key Largo Songwriter's Festival - it’s truly one of the best times of my year!  We had SO much fun this year!!! We fished, kayaked, boated...  and ATE.  Boy, did we EAT - whew!! 

 One of the best days we had was fishing with Captain Chris from Scales 2 Tales charter in Key Largo - check him out if you’re down that way - you’ll have a day of fishing to remember and not to mention some really great dinners from the fresh fish you catch. (http://www.scales2tales.com)  On this trip - we realized that I’m a fish whisperer.  Actually, I didn’t really whisper to them - I talked dirty to them, but they sure listened.  Pretty much every cast - I either had my bait bit off or reeled one in.  So, you’ll probably want me to go fishing with you...just sayin’.  

 Well, I’m coming back with even more appreciation for this time in my life and thankfulness for the opportunity to travel, write and sing my songs and have new experiences.  Rick and I were standing on the beach (which is also my friend’s backyard) and I said, “Rick, just look our lives right now!”  He said, “Screw my guidance counselor who said I should choose another career path!!  We made the RIGHT career move.”  :)  It’s so true....

 

I have to pee...

 I always seem to find myself writing blogs on airplanes.  It’s a good place to reflect on travels when you don’t want to watch a movie or you can’t nap because it’s too cold and you left your sweatshirt in the bag that was checked on which is probably for the best because it’s pretty dirty anyways.  :)  So, once again I find myself 30,000 feet above the earth typing away and kind of needing to pee but willing to hold it a bit more since I am sitting in the window seat.  I should probably stop guzzling my diet Sierra mist though, but it’s so refreshing!  PS - the guy behind me is definitely snoring.  Awesome.

 Well, I just had 10 amazing days in LA and it was unbelievable.  I might have fallen in love with California.  I’ve done NYC, Nashville...is Cali next?  Who knows...  It was truly amazing.  This was my first time in LA because I don’t really count the time that I went to Disneyland with my best friend and her family in high school, although that rocked, I didn’t spend any time in LA.  I have to say - I have never met nicer people.  Everyone was SO nice and despite how plastic I’ve heard LA is, it wasn’t at all.  Everyone that I came across (except for one parking attendant) was so genuinely nice and very giving.  

 I had the opportunity to write with some AMAZING people and made some new friends that I think will be in my life for a long time.  Every time I travel I learn more about myself and more about my craft and take something from the people that I am blessed to work with.  On Saturday I had a couple of hours before sessions so I hopped in my bright orange Kia Soel rental and drove myself to Malibu.  It was GORGEOUS!!  I had the windows down and had burned a CD of some of the songs that I was working on while there and once again - I was overwhelmed with gratitude and thankfulness.  I kept saying - “look at my life right now” throughout the week.  

 Sidebar - Whew.  I really have to pee.  I keep waiting for one of the people in my row to get up to go, but so far to no avail...  I can do this!  Mind over matter. :)

 Back to the blog...  I am flying back to Nashville for enough time to teach a class, have some physical therapy on my foot, do laundry, pay bills and repack then I head to Key Largo for one of my favorite things all year - the Key Largo Songwriter’s festival which is full of great music, good friends and awesome music!  I can’t wait.  I really do have to step back and look at my life and be grateful for every day, every moment, every experience, every new person I cross paths with and every breath of this awesome life.  Thank you to all of you for your support!  Make sure to check out the new tunes that I’ve been posting and “like” my artist page on facebook if you can - here is the link - http://www.facebook.com/meganconnermusic - there’s new country and pop/dance stuff coming soon! 

Okay, I can’t take it anymore - I’ve got to bust out of this window seat and get to  the bathroom.  At least I made it through my blog.  :)  Have a wonderful week ahead my friends!  Blessings!  Here are a few pictures from the trip...  

The Good Stuff...

Oh no, I'm not talking about illegal substances or anything of that nature... I am talking about just plain ol' good stuff that is happening in my world!!  I just feel beyond blessed to write this blog and share some much needed good news with you all.  There's going to be pictures, posters and a lot of info about to happen here, so hold on to your pants people!

First of all, I just got back from a great trip to Virginia where I went to play with some good friends - Native Run - if you haven't checked them out - do yourself a favor, and go do that because they are awesome.  Not to mention they are all amazing people with great hearts and I'm blessed to know each of them.  I got to be a part of their Friday night show at Jammin' Java and had a blast!  They have such great energy and sang and played in my set as well.  I literally couldn't have done it without them. :)  It was also SO great to get back on stage and try out some new tunes.  I needed to take a break, refocus my life and my writing for awhile...okay, for a year, but I'm back and can't wait to share some of the new tunes with you!  

Also while I was in Virginia, I took a long ride out to see my grandpa that I hadn't seen in 6 years.  He's 85 and still rockin' it.  He works out every day for at least 30 minutes - OH YEAH - you heard me!!!  It was so good to see him and his wife (my step-grandma).  I have missed being a part of their lives because we don't live anywhere in the vicinity of each other.  My family is very spread out and pretty much always has been, so it was amazing to spend some time with them.  Along the drive, I opened my window and sunroof and just thanked God for my life and for all of these experiences.  I saw some beautiful countryside, listened to some music that I had been wanting to hear and just reflected on everything - which I tend to do more of these days.  That morning I had found out some good news................ again, hold on to your underpants - that's coming, but first I'll share a few pics from my trip.

Are you about to hear some more good news comin' your way?!  Ummm..yes!! :)  (Here's where you hold on to your underwear, folks.)  So, some of you who follow me on Facebook have probably already heard this, but it was such a blessing to see Chris Young perform the song that I co-wrote with Jon Nite and Ross Copperman on the ACM's last Sunday night!  The song is called Save Water, Drink Beer!! It's an honor to see one of your tunes in this light - a true honor. If you missed it, you can check it out here:

http://tasteofcountry.com/chris-young-save-water-drink-beer-2012-acm-awards/

Lastly, as I mentioned above, it's been quite awhile since I played out, and I'm ready to get back out there and share some new tunes and stories with you guys.  So, I'm going to try a few new ones Wednesday, April 11th at 6pm at the Listening Room.  If you can't make the show, you can also listen to it on http://www.renegaderadionashville.com  

And that's it for now!  All good stuff!!!  A year ago I was applying for jobs in Miami and back in NYC, and now I'm sitting here on my couch with my dog Zoe asleep beside me typing all of these glorious things to you!  Someone recently told me...  "Don't give up before the miracle..."  I've never believed it more.  Sometimes "the miracle" may not always be what we expected or come in the package that we thought, but it's there,  and your dreams are definitely not worth giving up on.