Writings
Reflections on music, heritage, and belonging from Meghan "Mae" McCoy — Filipino-American mother, Hall of Fame inductee, and cultural preservationist juggling teenagers and life in Northern California.
Farmer & Adele Bring Nashville Western Swing to Sacramento
Nashville's Farmer & Adele make their exclusive Northern California appearance this December, combining authentic Western Swing with community tradition and holiday charity in Rancho Cordova.
Somewhere Between Bakersfield and Oahu: Poi Rogers and the Shape of California Sound
The dreamy sounds of California Western Swing. My reflections on Poi Rogers, originally published in the Western Swing Society newsletter and Medium.com.
Western Swing and the Sound of Belonging
Western Swing and the Sound of Belonging
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Meghan "Mae" McCoy shares her personal journey through music, memory, and cultural legacy. From her Filipino roots to Texas dance halls, she reflects on how Western Swing didn't just offer a sound — it offered a sense of home. A story of resilience, belonging, and the echoes of heritage carried through song.