The Inn at Occidental welcomes the Secret Song Club to FRIDAYS AT THE OX on the 2nd Friday of each month. January 9th we will feature Singer/Songwriter Megan McLaughlin.

Join us Friday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm for Live Music at the OX Wine Bar at the Inn at Occidental.

No Cover Charge

ABOUT MEGAN MCLAUGHLIN

Megan McLaughlin is a songwriter known for her innovative guitar playing, strong compelling voice, and high-energy stage presence.

A host of the West Coast Songwriters said “Speaking on behalf of all the WCS Chapter Managers, I thought you should know that we have decided to change the name of the “Best Song of the Month Award” to the “Megan McLaughlin Award”. In 2018, Megan was again a finalist at Grand Finals held at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley.

Megan plays full time with The Musers, a trio made up of Anita Bear Sandwina (mandolin, fiddle, resonator guitar, banjolele) and Tom Kuhn (upright bass), all over the North Bay and East Bay. The Musers are winning fans with their high energy folk and mellifluous, soaring harmonies.

Megan’s last solo CD, My Next Life, shows her folk influences, from the foot-stomping title track, to thoughtful ballads (In My Own Skin, Nothing is Better), and catchy folk rock (Eden’s Daughter, Back to the Valley). Recent musical detours into Irish traditional music are evident, too (Corner Café). Her deft guitar playing in DADGAD tuning and soulful vocals are the centerpiece of these primarily acoustic arrangements. Recorded during the Summer of 2013 in Berkeley at Artscape Studio by James Boblak, this is her third independently-produced recording on the Blahblahwoofwoof Label. Previous releases are: Earth & Sky (2001) and Noisy World (1997).

“Great musicianship, delivery, phrasing, wonderful orchestration using just a guitar. Great blend of guitar licks and a super dynamic vocal range.” West Coast Songwriters, Palo Alto Chapter

“Megan is one of my favorite songwriters. She is insightful as well as passionate. The natural energy she brings to her work knocks me out every time.” Joyce Woodson, Songwriter, San Juan Capistrano

“Megan writes, sings, and plays guitar like Joni Mitchell and David Crosby’s love child. She lights up the stage, and is beautiful to boot!” Bob Hahn, The Loft, Berkeley CA

ABOUT SECRET SONG CLUB

Welcome to Secret Song Club! We organize music parties, house concerts, and open mics in backyards and living rooms throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We’re all about creating listening spaces where people can hear music with less background chatter. You don’t have to be a songwriter or a musician to attend. Everyone is welcome. All donations go to the featured performers or the charities at our benefit events. The only part of the club that’s secret is the location.