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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.
See Also:
 Amy Regan (MySpace)
Amy Regan (Website)
The Goldhawk
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