August 2011
3 posts
“Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you...”
– Ray Bradbury (via christinamorelli)
April 2011
1 post
Dance Innovations "Artistic Interludes"...
I am honored to be performing as part of the “Artistic Interludes” production with Dance Innovations, who have choreographed pieces to my songs! Other highlights of the program include Michael Crawford- principal with American Repertory Ballet, and the students of the Newark School of the Arts. Would love to see you at this very special event.
May 1st, 2011 3PM Westminster Arts...
November 2010
2 posts
I Love New York # 29: Faith is not always lost in...
There is a woman in her 70’s who walks around Thompkins Square park, somewhat dirty and unkempt, but probably not homeless, carrying her belongings in what looks like at least a 6 month old plastic shopping bag. She shuffles along at about six inches per step; I assume it takes her at least 10 minutes to walk one block. But in spite of all the mess of people rushing by her with lattes, the...
I love New York #28: It's still a small town.
I left my phone at Odessa (the Ukranian diner on Ave. A) one night. Thankfully, I called the next afternoon and was informed that they did indeed still have my phone. I was estatic just at the prospect of getting it back, even if it were slightly abused, having been shoved around in a junk drawer with some forgotten half open ketchup packets. But by the time I got there, not only was my phone...
August 2010
1 post
We can't give up on art.
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for. To quote from Whitman, “O me! O life!… of...
May 2010
1 post
On songwriting...
When it’s honest enough that the thought of singing it for people you know makes you just a bit uncomfortable, that’s a good start.
April 2010
5 posts
I love new York # 27- No business plan too small.
A man in his early thirties walks around the perimeter of Tompkins Sqare park holding up an open Marlboro box asking passers-by and outdoor diners, “Want to buy a cigarette?” Nobody bites. He’s got dreadlocks but is wearing a clean button down shirt, and looks like he trimmed his stylish scruff this morning. I guess everyone needs a few extra dollars these days, and they’re...
I love New York # 25: Even the nature is out of...
There is a bird in Tompkins square park that sings his morning song all through the night, every night. He must be thrown off by the park lights, or an overdose of white bread hot dog buns, or pollution. I know how he feels.
March 2010
4 posts
"Carry On" (and my awesome driving skills) in new...
My song “Carry On” (and me) are featured in the new Hertz commercial! Starts airing tonight on major networks including CNBC, ESPN, Food Network, and many more. And you can see it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN39rkphWqQ&feature=related
I love new York # 22
Four year old boys in a third story open window on ave. B yelling down to a five year old girl on the opposite sidewalk…
I love New York #21: Your generalizations about...
I get my morning coffee from a small cafe owned and run solely by a middle aged, youthfully minded Italian couple. He’s a mild mannered struggling sculptor, she’s tough and often has this look on her face like she’s just gotten done lecturing him. In most other New York coffee outlets, whether it be a bodega, a Starbucks, or even a larger mom-n-pop establishment, the service is...
I love New York #20- Who said New Yorkers aren't...
Dinner at the counter of a 50’s style diner in Chelsea. A local homeless man pokes his head in, and the behind-the-counter cook, who knows him by name, tells him, “No raisin bagels today, but I can give you a poppy.” The cook toasts it and does it up with butter and cheese while the homeless man ducks back outside, then hesitantly sneaks back in to sit at the counter for a moment before the cook...
February 2010
6 posts
I love New York #19- Yeah it never sleeps, but it...
The satisfaction of living in Manhattan has as much to do with being able to readily escape all the madness as it does with being a part of it.
Like many other days, I’m holed up in my apartment writing, and hearing all the commotion outside on the streets; today it’s some most likely steroid pumping macho guys yelling, trying to out-man each other, another day it might be drunk kids...
I love New York # 18
Crammed next to five complete strangers at a five foot study table in a Starbucks in midtown. No one makes eye contact, or even looks up. Everyone is doing some kind of work on their laptops; most of them are also intermittently checking their Facebook, which is probably making them less productive (but maybe more inspired, which will make them more productive). Except for the middle aged woman....
I love New York #15
I met a Union Square self proclamed “motivational artist” today who was giving away tiny love letters written on thin tissue paper, carefully rolled and tied with red string. Mine says:
“If you keep on doing what you’ve been doing, you’ll keep on getting what you’ve been getting! May it be something positive and worthwhile.”
He has a graduate degree,...
December 2009
4 posts
Nine Reasons to love New York City today
(besides all the obvious)
1. Eavesdropping on the subway.
2. Starbucks just about every 4 blocks, where you can always use the bathroom.
3. Bodegas that are almost as frequent, where you can always buy a cheap umbrella if it starts raining.
4. It seems like all of your old friends are planning on moving here. And if they’re not, they wish they were.
5. When it’s cold, there is...
New Singles on MySpace, and what's coming in 2010
My new singles, “Gonna Get Better” and “Keep You Warm” are now up on www.myspace.com/amyregan and www.amyregan.com. Listen and enjoy! And if you’d like to buy your very own copy, both songs will be up on iTunes in early 2010.
Also, the singles release show at Rockwood Music Hall was reviewed by Riveting Riffs magazine, who said: “One undeniable aspect of...
Who said New Yorkers aren't kind?
…in spite of being jaded. Conversation between two new yorkers in the world trade center path station:
Construction worker: Are you done with that paper?
Business man: No, actually I didn’t read it yet. (He starts to enter the turnstile, then turns around.) Y’know what, you can have this. They always have this paper at my other job.
Construction worker: You sure? ……thanks!
(the business man...
November 2009
2 posts
In defense of over-thinking (Click here for... →
Is this why I can eat so much without gaining weight?
From the road...
It’s been a very busy and exciting month for me- I’ve been traveling a bunch, playing shows in Philly, Saratoga Springs, NY, and DC. I’m also currently working on two new singles in the studio right now, and just finished a brand new promo video, featuring an interview with Matt Pinfield! (MTV, 101.9 RXP) Check it out here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qdF723QyRM
AND this...
October 2009
2 posts
July 2009
87 posts
One thing at a time turns into many things turns into everything you need.
got the chord progression and melody down, break to work out and eat…then it’s time to write lyrics.
…or does that leave you only practically creative?
A thunderstorm is an excellent excuse for wearing pajamas during the day.
Exercising creative practicality. Or is it practical creativity?
Sometimes you need to forget time exists, to make the most of it.
Shutting this thing down and turning around all my clocks.
Maybe I’ll go to Amsterdam, or maybe I’ll go to Rome, and rent me a grand piano and put some flowers ‘round my room…
Next full band NYC show: Friday, August 7th @ The Living Room, 8 pm. New songs! Hope to see you there.
itchy itchy mosquito bites on my ankle more i itch more swollen almost feels numb now! oh well.
I’m every woman. It’s all in me.
Waffles in a bowl. Time to do dishes.
Ok no piano. But I did learn some philosophy on the department bulletin board.
“The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.”
I’m such a baby about naps. When I’m tired I’d much rather just push on in spite of being grumpy and/or loopy. Sleeping is so boring!
Snuck into arts building at stevens institute (shh dont tell on me!) looking for practice room. No luck yet.
Need to find a church in Hoboken that will let me use their piano. After two and a half years, a weighted keyboard just doesn’t cut it.
Pier A in Hoboken. I cant believe I live here. It looks like vacation every day.
Need to find a church in Hoboken that will let me use their piano. After two and a half years, practicing on a weighted keyboard just do …