Often audiences become so enamored with the range and depth of her vocals, that the creative writing of her songs can become overshadowed. Those who listen closely are introduced to poetic compositions of both fancy and the trials of real life situations. Like most successful lyricists, Reagan writes of depression, desperation, love, and pain, as is evident in “Close at a Distance," “Everything Here,” and “Alone.” She writes about her mother, close friends, and even of strangers, who may have decided to unload his or her troubles, just because she would listen. "Americana” best describes the music you will hear from Reagan these days, thanks in part to the eclectic mix of favorites from her roots.
Press Info
"Reagan is a beautiful young woman with a natural voice that carries its own charisma. There are moments she has a natural, gentle style similar to Stevie Nicks and Alison Krauss and then she can easily strap on her electric guitar and deliver strong /blues/country feminism reminiscent of Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow and others."
- GoTricities Magazine
"You have a talent for coming up with a solid lyric with a lot of content, imagery and emotional depth . . . and your vocal presentation is very appealing—passionate and pure."
- TAXI
"Reagan Boggs is a singer/songwriter whose soulful voice is dripping with emotion on each and every
note . . .Her light, good-time rockers and heart-felt ballads aren’t just ear candy, they are radio ready."
- Rhythm & Roots Reunion
"She's awesome...what a voice...and the songs are poignant and emotional without being over the top."
-The Writer's Block - WDVX
www.reaganboggs.com
Similar Artists
Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood.
Influences
My style has evolved from various influences including Patty Loveless, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, Lucinda Williams, Sheryl Crow, and Susan Tedeschi.
Bio
Reagan Boggs grew up in the small town of Pound, nestled in the hills of Southwest Virginia. She first wrapped her tiny hands around the neck of her father’s Martin guitar when she was six years old; she penned her first song at the age of twelve. Music is a way of life in the Appalachian Mountains, and that was certainly no exception in Reagan’s childhood. An old cabin that had been the original home-place on the farm was “fixed-up” and became an almost nightly spot where family and friends would gather and play music until dawn.
After playing with several bands across Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky through her teen years, Reagan recorded an album of original songs in 1996, titled “Somewhere in the Middle.” At the age of twenty, her talents gained recognition in an appearance at Nashville’s renowned Bluebird Café. She had the pleasure of sharing the floor with songwriters, Paul Overstreet, Skip Ewing, and David Gibson. Two years later, Reagan caught the attention of “The Hoodoos” - a blues oriented band from Kingsport, Tennessee. She spent the next four years displaying her versatile vocals with the group, as the band packed venues throughout the Mountain Empire. In 2002 she assembled “Carbon Blue,” a four-piece project, to record her work. The group released the compilation, “I Can Handle Crazy,” in January of 2004. The album featured nine original songs, mostly arranged in a rock and blues format.
She is performing regularly, playing many shows solo and opening for the likes of CMT newcomers Virginia Ground, the original “Jam Band” Goose Creek Symphony, and lyrical genius Matthew Ryan. She has also surrounded herself with some of the finest musicians for select shows and festivals.