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2nd Story Band
Hear 2nd Story Band
Welcome!
Please click on the links at the bottom of this page in order to hear selections of our music (My Space, Sonic Bids, CD Baby, EVOR), to view our EPK (Sonic Bids) and to buy CD's (CDBaby).
ATTENTION: We have a NEW VIDEO of a live performance of the 2nd Story Band Acoustic Trio in December 2007 at the Downtown Holiday Market in DC courtesy of Everet Barnes, a local videographer. To view the performance on YouTube click on the link at the bottom of the page.
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ATTENTION:
Geoff's double set CD, "GEOFFREY - Rainbow Lady and The Basement Tapes" is now available at gigs and will soon be available from CDBaby (Click on link at bottom of page). The sound recording of the vinyl LP, "Geoffrey", orignally released in 1972, and live versions, recordings and performances, including two tracks from a 1968 vinyl LP ("Basement Tapes"), have been completely restored and remastered, having taken over 2 years of digital work in the studio. Included is a 20 page booklet which contains full lyrics, commentary and historical liner notes, and many photos taken between 1969 and 1973. This whole project has turned out amazingly well and the sound quality, due to advancements in digital technology is far better than I had expected. And after all of the delays, changes and effort, I think that the CDs will provide an atmospheric and enjoyable listening experience and along with the booklet, an interesting read with a different window into that early 70s time period... snapshots in time and into the mind of a "questing" and experimenting guitarist/folksinger-songwriter during one of the most creative periods in his musical career.
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ATTENTION:
Our new CD, "The POLITICIANS ALL SING, Origins and Originals" is finally out and available from us, at live performances, and on line at CDBaby.com (click link below) where you can listen to selections before you buy, or just to satisfy your curiosity. You might really appreciate this CD at this period in time considering the current changes in Political climate! We have never been musically political, but this Red, White and Blue album pays homage to our growing depressions and frustrations, with "tongue in cheek" and as well as with some seriousness. It is a very interesting mix of MOSTLY ORIGINAL music and some surprising sounds. Please check it out!
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REVIEW of "THE POLITICIANS ALL SING , Origins and Originals" NEW CD:
"FIRST RATE 2ND STORY WOMAN.. Lane's voice is a constant surprise - sweet, arch, rough, wanton and worldly in turn ... the melodies are fresh and the lyrics both catch and, hes, educated."
Eve Ziebart, The WASHINGTON POST
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Meagan Lane Kolb has been interviewed by BassGirl, an on line zine. If you would like to read it click on the Bassgirl's link on the page.
Hope that you enjoy!
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At gigs don't be shy; come on up and say "Hi".
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2nd Story Band's 1st CD, "Blue Shades, World Beat Blues Fiesta" is also a winner! We have sold a number of copies on CD Baby, unsolicited!!!
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April 13 Red Dog Cafe Silver Spring MD 6:30- 8:30PM
April 18 The Bottling Works Romney WVA 8:00-10:30PM
April 19 Pourhouse Cafe Westminster MD 8:00-10:00PM
April 24 The Washington Home Washington DC 7:00- 8:00PM
April 25 Carroll Manor Washington DC 2:00- 3:00PM
April 26 Cassatt's Kiwi Cafe Arlington VA 7:00- 9:00PM
April 27 Red Dog Cafe Silver Spring MD 6:30- 8:30PM
May 17 Senior Source Health Fair Silver Spring MD 9:00- 2:00PM
May 17 Pourhouse Cafe Westminster MD 8:00-10:00PM
May 23 Frisco's Bar & Cantina Columbia MD 9:30- 1:00AM
May 24 Cassatt's Kiwi Cafe Arlington VA 7:00- 9:00PM
May 29 The Methodist Home Washington DC 3:30- 4:30PM
June 1 Post Office Pavilion Washington DC 1:00- 3:00PM
June 8 Recital Jam Takoma Park MD 2:00- 2:20PM
June 13 Down Town Silver Spring Silver Spring MD 6:30- 8:30PM
Friday Concert
June 15 Music For Life Benefit Washington DC 9:00- 9:30PM
Phase 1
June 21 Summer Slam Silver Spring MD 1:00- 6:00PM
June 21 Pourhouse Cafe Westminster MD 8:00-10:00PM
June 22 Red Dog Cafe Silver Spring MD 6:30- 9:00PM
June 28 Cassatt's Kiwi Cafe Arlington VA 7:00- 9:00PM
July 2 Lakefront Concert Columbia MD 12:00- 2:00PM
July 6 Red Dog Cafe Silver Spring MD 6:30- 9:00PM
July 11 Mayorga Coffee Factory Silver Spring MD 7:30- 9:30PM
July 13 Old Post Office Pavilion Washington DC 1:00- 3:00PM
July 18 1894 Cafe Kensington MD 6:30- 9:30PM
July 19 Pourhouse Cafe Westminster MD 8:30-10:30PM
July 20 Red Dog Cafe Silver Spring MD 6:30- 9:30PM
July 26 Kensington Concert Kensington MD 10:00-11:00PM
July 26 Casatt's Kiwi Cafe Arlington VA 7:00- 9:00PM
July 31 Methodist Home Washington DC 3:30- 4:30PM
Aug 4 Bauer House Rockville MD 12:00- 1:00PM
Aug 11 Senior Center Germantown MD 12:00- 2:00PM
Aug 16 Pourhouse Cafe Westminster MD 8:30-10:30PM
Aug 23 Cassatt's Kiwi Cafe Arlington VA 7:00- 9:00PM
Aug 30 Rock Creek Swim Club Silver Spring MD 6:30- 9:30PM
Oct 26 Union Jack's Go Girls Showcase Bethesda MD TBA
Other REVIEWS
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"2nd Story's extensive mix of music was perfect for First Night Audiences...I received many enthusiastic comments about your shows. 'Great' and "Wonderful' were heard a lot." Geri Olson, Entertainment Coordinator, First Night Montgomery County
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"2nd Story's lively original world beat music brightened up the crowd and got them tapping their feet." Rose Green, Chairman, Atrium Showcase University of Maryland
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"Meagan's sultry voice is only enhanced by the curious and provoking lyrics she emits. Catchy. The band, which could be a solid opener for the likes of Gloria Estefan, backs her with a wide variety of haunting harmonies and a soothing style. They are obviously comfortable with one another on stage, giving the audience a cohesive and entertaining experience." Q. Rod, Scene Magazine
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Their tunes "were sung and arranged with plenty of verve and soul". Mike Joyce, THE WASHINGTON POST
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THIS PAGE IS UNDER RECONSTRUCTION Check back for further updates on the Playing schedule, Biographical information of the group members and other interesting tid bits of information concerning 2ND STORY!!!
Meagan Lane and Geoff de Mers, founders of Wammy nominated 2nd Story Band grew up in the '50s and '60s during one of the most musically rich periods in the evolution of American Pop Music. It was a time when Rock-a-billy, Doo Whop, R & B, Tejano, Calypso, Cowboy Music (C&W), Swing, Rock & Roll, Folk, and Folk Rock could be heard on commercial radio. In fact since 1978, as a result of their ability to incorporate these and many other styles including West African, Latin and Celtic, Meagan and Geoff have developed one of the most interesting and fresh sounds to come out of the Metro Washington, DC area.
Over their 30 year career together Meagan and Geoff have worked with some of the very finest musicians in the area from various countries and cultures, especially on Drums, Percussion, Violin and Bass. As an example: in 1990 they formed a West African Band, Hedzoleh�s Story in collaboration with Amartey Larea, a multi-instrumentalist, singer/ song-writer from Ghana, West Africa. Their shows included performances at the Smithsonian Museum of African Art and Harmony Hall Regional Arts Center during African History Month. The African based music and dance grooves dramatically influenced the duo's musical growth and songwriting. Inspired by these rhythms and grooves the 2nd Story Band Duo developed an exciting new style, a jammin' World Beat Blend of funky Blues & Swing, West African, Caribbean and Pop Rock rhythms. They call it "World Beat Blues"
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2nd Story Band can perform as a Duo or as a Trio with an Afro/Latin percussionist.
Meagan has a smoky, expressive vocal style and Geoff's vocal harmonies and leads are a great complement to the sound. Meagan plays a massive acoustic bass guitar providing melodic and propulsive rhythm and also kalimba (African thumb piano). Geoff plays acoustic rhythm and lead guitar and slide guitar, flute and harmonica and adds guitar synthesizer samples simulating instruments like Caribbean steel drums (pan), Andean flutes and piano adding spice to the flavors in the mix.
A 2nd Story Band performance gives the audience a chance to participate in various ways: call and response, playing authentic African hand percussion instruments and dancing, etc. And there is the magical "limbo stick" which Meagan and Geoff send out into the audience for the children of all ages who love to see "how low they can go"!
Meagan and Geoff feel it is important to give back to the community. For the past several years they have been giving regular performances at assisted living homes and senior centers in addition to community pool parties, restaurants, concerts and house parties. They enjoy ad-libbing on stage, chatting with their audience and giving insights into the various musical styles and instruments they play.
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