Meiko: Meiko

Copy at Case Memorial Library
Jon Chattman wrote in the Huffington Post: "Her songs appear fairly regularly on 'Grey's Anatomy,' but don't hold that against her. … Meiko's tunes are easy on the ears — honest, melodic gems that prove once again that we're living a golden age of guitar-playing female singer/songwriters. The Los Angeles, CA-based and Roberta, GA-born musician has been gaining buzz and a whole lot of fans (Perez Hilton among them) ever since she broke out of the acclaimed Cali-talent pool AKA Hotel Cafe and released her self-titled album on her own over a year-and-a-half ago. That album was subsequently remixed and rereleased after she signed a deal with MySpace Records — speaking of which, that social network has helped make her a star. … In the midst of her first headlining tour, I caught up with the budding star. … [Q] What's the difference been thus far between headlining a show and warming up for other artists? [A] I can finally bring my own band with me. Usually, when I'm the opener or support act, I play by myself (or I con the headliner's musicians to play with me) …" ("Interview," 5/14/09).