Megan Paullet

Enjoy a live music performance from Megan Paullet at Eddie Merlot's in Downtown Pittsburgh. Megan Paullet is an award-winning, Pittsburgh-based multi-genre artist recognized for her powerhouse vocals, sharp songwriting, and electrifying live performances. Blending neo-soul, funk, and pop-rock with emotional honesty and undeniable groove, she draws inspiration from an eclectic upbringing soundtracked by Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin, Whitney Houston, and Janis Joplin. After overcoming years of stage fright and stepping away from a decade-long career as a competitive swimmer, Paullet joined her first band in 2014—a pivotal moment that launched her professional music career. Since then, she has emerged as one of Pennsylvania’s most compelling independent voices, praised by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as a “standout” performer with vocals that are both commanding and deeply expressive. Her latest single, “I Just Wanna Stay Home,” signals a new creative chapter, pairing infectious hooks with candid lyricism and a knowing reflection on modern burnout, vulnerability, and self-preservation. The release showcases her evolving sound while remaining rooted in the soulful wit and authenticity that define her writing. Backed by her eight-piece band, The HR Department, Paullet delivers a high-energy, soul-soaked live show driven by tight funk grooves, bold musicianship, and dynamic audience connection. She has performed on stages across Pittsburgh and nationwide, including Stage AE, Heinz Hall, PPG Paints Arena, The Benedum Center, Capital One Arena, Cheyenne Frontier Days, and numerous festivals and theaters across the country. Her collaborations include performances with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Washington Wizards, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Award-winning artist FRZY, and shared stages with Los Lonely Boys, Petey Pablo, John Hall (Orleans), Josh Gallagher, and members of Sponge and Ted Nugent’s band. In 2025, Paullet was awarded Best Singer/Songwriter at the