Amy Regan
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Amy Regan

New York City, New York, United States

New York City, New York, United States
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"MOG EP Review (2010)"

Gonna Get Better is only an appetizer for the main course, you've already experienced the young singer-songwriter's full power during a Hertz commercial you've probably seen at least once, which features her tune "Carry On." While this is only the beginning for Regan, you can tell by that song alone she's going places. - MOG


"MOG EP Review (2010"

Gonna Get Better is only an appetizer for the main course, you've already experienced the young singer-songwriter's full power during a Hertz commercial you've probably seen at least once, which features her tune "Carry On." While this is only the beginning for Regan, you can tell by that song alone she's going places. - MOG


"MOG EP Review (2010"

Gonna Get Better is only an appetizer for the main course, you've already experienced the young singer-songwriter's full power during a Hertz commercial you've probably seen at least once, which features her tune "Carry On." While this is only the beginning for Regan, you can tell by that song alone she's going places. - MOG


"Rockwood Music Hall Show Review"

"With her strong online presence, it does not come as a surprise that she was able to pack the Hall...[she has a] glowing stage presence, as her bright smile illuminates the stage and adds a wonderful and intrinsic quality to her music." - Riveting Rifts Magazine


"Gonna Get Better EP Review (2010)"

"Amy Regan's Gonna Get Better EP is more like a collection of showcase singles than an EP, because each of the tracks could easily get radio play...It seems impossible that this collection wouldn’t yield interest, or a full-out contract, from at least five record companies. She has already had success in commercials, now, it seems, she is poised for commercial success." - Berkeley's Place Blog


"Gonna Get Better EP Review (2010)"

“There’s no denying the talent of this New York songstress.[Gonna Get Better] is a fine preview of what’s to come.” - Pop Damage


"Gonna Get Better EP Review (2010)"

“Regan ties the EP together with a voice that possesses both the promise of youth & the soulfulness of older artistes like Aimee Mann & Joni Mitchell. I found its charm irresistible.” - Power of Pop


"Music Connection Live Show Review"

"Just when it seems there are few good songwriters anymore, Amy Regan comes along to dispel that notion."
- Henry Lewis, Music Connection Magazine - Music Connection Magazine


"Wildy's World Blog EP Review"

"Amy Regan may be a name you've not heard before, but if there is any justice in the music business you won't be able to say that for much longer. Combining the musical sense of Norah Jones and the aggressive tenacity of Fiona Apple, New York City's Amy Regan is poised to take the music world by storm. All she needs is the right break."
- Wildy's World Blog - Wildy's World Blog


"EP Review by Alyssa Rashbaum (MTV, SPIN, VIBE)"

At just 21 years old, Amy Regan has the untainted swagger of youth, the confidence and bravado of adulthood, and the soul of the classic female music icons. On her debut EP, the classically-trained singer (as well as pianist and guitarist) commands your attention through six gorgeous tracks, dancing between angelic and dulcet tones, effortless harmonies, and even a successful skat interlude. On album opener “Everybody Needs Somewhere to Go” - in which Regan delivers the sage line “It’s not that you haven’t done your best / Baby, I just miss my loneliness” – she gives a nod to Fiona Apple with breathy vocals that and subtle restraint that hints at controlled chaos. On “So in Love,” Regan directs dramatic strings and a brushed snare to follow her vocal turns. And in case you weren’t already rapt, she proves her a capella ability for a dramatic pause. Regan is at her best, though, on “Nighttime Bird,” where she transports the listener back to Ella Fitzgerald’s era, using the piano’s melody as a formality and showing skat skills that show her admiration for Ella and her peers. - Rebel Spirit Music


"Amy Regan at The Bitter End"

This was a big treat for me. I’d been trying for quite a while to get to what is becoming a regular showcase for Amy Regan at the historic Bitter End (147 Bleecker St, NYC). The club boasts being the oldest rock club in the city. Think of any legendary name in rock history and chances are they’ve played here. And the club continues to showcase hot, new talent. Some are destined for greatness and Amy is one of those for sure.

I’ve written before on my own site about how I love Amy’s songs just from the times I've seen her alone with a guitar in Hoboken. I bragged to anyone who'd listen about the beauty and honesty in her words and music. Her songs keep you riveted thanks to a quiet simplicity and a remarkable maturity in such a young artist. Amy revealed yet another side of her commanding talent when she sat behind the piano for the few songs.

Joining her tonight was Eshy Gazit on bass and Patrick Carmichael on drums. In his home country of Israel, Eshy cut his teeth with some of the country’s most popular musicians. Since coming to NYC in 2005 he has played on many fine projects including Aria, Climb and World of Otis. For the past ten years Patrick has performed with the likes of Woody Allen's Jazz Band, Bill Haley's Comets and The Lion King on Broadway. Their contributions added a firm pedestal on which Amy's work could shine.

There would be a pattern of proud fathers tonight as I had the pleasure of meeting Amy’s dad who is—quite understandably—very proud of his daughter. Also at the show was my buddy and fellow performer Troy Wise who pointed out the cleverness behind Amy’s work as he saw it. The fact is, all songs have a certain structure that defines the pop-ness of it. Amy tends to toy with that throwing in subtle twists and turns. So subtle that, though the listener can sense it, it's on a subconscious level and never feels uneasy or contrived.

After watching the show, snapping some photos and ordering drinks, I noticed our server had this look of familiarity. You know when you catch a glimpse of mutual recognition in someone's eyes from across a room but its root is not immediately defined? All it took was her walking over and saying, “Hey, I know you,” to remind me. Her name is Anna and I met her at Union Hall in Brooklyn. I was there to see the band Stand. Her leg was in a cast and we joked about the very large brass elephant on the bar.

At the end of the night, Troy and I stepped out into the rain on our way back to Hoboken. We kept talking about Amy’s music and stopped for some pizza in between quelling rumors he had heard about me. No need to reveal the details here other than to say they came from a most unreliable source. The whole thing made us laugh and neither the bitter words of small people nor the rain could dampen the end of this fun night. - Murph Guide


"Amy Regan Will Melt Your Heart"


Walking into the Goldhawk, I saw Amy Regan sitting quietly, soaking in the music and looking very relaxed. I didn't approach her at this point because I know that sometimes folks like to have alone time before going on stage. So I waited knowing full well that this girl was about to blow everyone away.

She says that songwriting has been a part of her life since she was 13 and she started performing at 15. Now at 21, there is a remarkably mature soul in her youth. Her songs of love and loss are sung with the conviction of someone twice her age. And there's a bravery to how she lets her feelings spill from the stage that many performers cannot muster. A word of warning to anyone in the room, she will melt your heart.

There's no avoiding it, just be prepared. Most others will only pretend to look at the audience to fake a connection as part of their act. They might stare into nowhere or gaze at the tops of heads. But Amy will look you square in the eyes and sing the most heartfelt emotions. This takes a kind of guts that someone like me who's been playing shows longer than she's even been alive doesn't have.

This set was a short acoustic one which I had seen before. I'm dying to see her with a full band, but each time she plays at the Bitter End or wherever, our schedules don't mesh. For now I'm more than happy to watch her alone with her guitar. Keep your eye on this one because I expect a whole lot from her in the future. If you haven't heard or seen her yet, you should.
- Stephen Bailey


Discography

"And Then There Is This" EP (2008)
"Gonna Get Better" EP (2010)
"Pretty Little Baby" LP due out 2012

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Bio

With her emotive songwriting and warm, soulful vocals edged alongside the mesmerizing sounds of the guitar and piano, 25-year old singer/songwriter Amy Regan is creating music with both purpose and substance. Drawing comparisons to artists as diverse as Fiona Apple and Laura Nyro, Regan has burst onto the NYC music scene playing regularly at venues like Rockwood Music Hall- where she was discovered by a DDB-NY art director who recently came knocking with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to star in a commercial for Hertz, with Regan and her song “CARRY ON” being central to the commercial’s storyline.

Remaining unsigned to a traditional label, Regan is quickly gaining acknowledgments from music critics - with Alyssa Rashbaum (MTV, SPIN, VIBE) raving that “Regan has the untainted swagger of youth, the confidence and bravado of adulthood, and the soul of the classic female music icons.” Music Connection named her one of their “Hot 100 Unsigned Artists", and Berkeley's Place Blog says of her latest release, "It seems impossible that this collection wouldn't yield interest, or a full-out contract, from at least five record companies."

Regan performs consistently at major showcase venues across the U.S. including Joe's Pub (NYC), The Hotel Cafe (LA), and The Tin Angel (Philly) and recently finished a spring Northeast tour. She's played alongside such notable acts as Ben Kweller and Sharon Little. She is now hard at work preparing her new album, scheduled for release in the fall of 2012.