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Amanda Lepre
Folk Rock / Metal / Rock

"Get your metal-fix without the mosh pit!!"

Austin, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   Amanda Lepre: General Info
Member Since9/7/2005
Band Websiteamandalepre.com
Band MembersAmanda Lepre:
vocals/guitars
Andrew Stone:
lead guitar
Rich Heller:
bass
David Conger:
drums


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InfluencesThe spectrum is wide. We start at the basic female requirements: Alanis Morissette, Joan Jett, Sarah McLachlan, Ani DiFranco, Tori Amos, and Fiona Apple were some of the root artists that influenced Amanda to even pick up a guitar in the first place back in 1997.

She soon after discovered metal. The intensity of the palm-muted speed strumming, the accurate, intricate melodies, time signatures, and perfectly structured songs all made her instantly fall in love with this genre. Artists like Metallica, Judas Priest, and Iced Earth gave her motivation to learn to play this complicated style.

Sounds LikeHer songwriting, voice, presence, and style have been compared to artists ranging from Joan Jett, Tori Amos, PJ Harvey, Ani DiFranco, to as far as Iron Maiden.
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Jun 27 2008 8:00P
Thunderbird Cafe --- solo acoustic set Austin, Texas
Jun 29 2008 8:00P
Dirty Dog Bar -- full band acoustic set Austin, Texas
Jul 23 2008 1:00P
ABIA (private show) -- solo acoustic set Austin, Texas

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   About Amanda Lepre


Purchase Amanda's EP "A Premonition" here!

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"Right--
At the bottom of night
I was lost
Perilous
Distraught
And taking my armor down..."

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"Metal-Folk"

In-your-face solo singer/songwriter Amanda Lepre (pronounced leh-PREE) has managed to combine two distinct genres of music into her own original sound. Her pounding acoustic rhythms are like flying fists. Each strike is a pummel of super-speed guitar strumming. Along with rock-solid beats and impressive hooks, her voice is etched into the listeners memory.

Originally from Brownsville, Texas, this half-Mexican, half-Italian was into neither metal nor folk as a child. "I proudly grew up on Madonna", admits Amanda. Although still a die-hard fan of 80's pop, she has expanded her musical interests towards multiple directions. As a young teenager, she fell fast for the inspiring mid-90's explosion of female songwriters. Soon after came her fascination with early-80's metal. Ever the indecisive, Amanda couldn't establish which sound she liked better. So she fused them together.

As a live solo act, Amanda stays compliant to the true purpose of a performer: to entertain a crowd. Her guitar skill is unmatched in her genre -- simultaneous with spot-on vocals -- and unforgettable song hooks. Not only can she coax a small audience into the palm of her hand by snagging a first-place win at Emergenza's 2007 Austin Acoustic Hero showcase, but her tactics were able to outrank dozens of full hard-rock bands to place second at MTV's 2004 Independence Rock Festival at South Padre Island.

Inspiration is the key. Amanda picked up her first guitar as a 13-year-old adolescent and molded herself into the player she is today with absolutely no formal instruction. She is also a novice slide guitarist. She self-released her 2007 EP A Premonition after recording every track single-handedly with one microphone in her apartment. Amanda taught herself HTML language and graphic design software for the sole purpose of being able to create and care for her own website and CD/poster artwork. Amanda Lepre embodies "do-it-yourself' in the strongest sense of the phrase. Now a 24-year-old living in Austin, Texas, Amanda (with the help of fellow Austin singer/songwriter Andrew Stone on lead guitar, bassist Rich Heller and drummer David Conger) continues to perform around the country. Although currently unsigned, her drive to accomplish her lifelong dream is untouchable.

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Please welcome more than this, Amanda's 666th Myspace friend!
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Amanda Lepre has formed a side musical project called The Descendants of Erdrick. This is soley dedicated to re-create classic video game music!


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Jul 2 2008 6:32 AM

You're right, You don't suck. Actually you're pretty good. Not to mention cute.
;)
My Brave Love





Jun 24 2008 12:24 PM

♪♫Cher in a Coma!♫♪





Jun 16 2008 4:25 PM

Every time I try to see you something comes up! UGH! Some day.....
Tara Craig





Jun 16 2008 2:30 PM

It was a pleasure meeting the "famous" Amanda Lepre! I look forward to getting to know you and maybe playing some music/shows together.
Awkwardly Pleasant





Jun 8 2008 10:40 PM

FOLK-YEAH! ..W/
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Jun 6 2008 2:00 PM

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Estrum





Jun 3 2008 2:17 AM

Hey, what's up?

We have a new video for Abiosis up. I'd like to know what you think of it.

We're also having a contest to win an iPod Touch filled with Estrum stuff!

Anyway, stop by and give me a hollar!

~Jason

"Wanderin'" Tom-Kat Carson





Jun 2 2008 8:30 PM

Howdy Amanda!

I thought you might like to know!

ISSUE #19 IS UP!

I get ZAPPED by EXTRAGALACTIC COSMIC RAYS!

If you'd like to go to bumblebeegazette. com and read all about it
just click on the image below.

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Thanks fer bein' my pal!
Point of Contact [New Songs! | New Album!]





May 31 2008 8:50 PM

Hopefully you'll be able to make it out to the July 12th CD Release at Rock City. If you haven't already gotten a chance to check out our new stuff - give it a listen and let us know what you think!

David





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My Brave Love





May 29 2008 5:26 PM

Hi from Dallas

MySpace Comments - Weekend
MySpace Layouts - Weekend
Free Comments & Graphics

J-Gomez (En Conierto Julio 11, 2008)





May 29 2008 12:40 PM

SHOWING SOME LOVE!
*TeNaCiOuS TWICH* XO





May 24 2008 2:07 PM

Well this years Beat Night was yesterday. I performed "I Bet It Stung" by our very own Tegan and Sara alone. Wow it was awesome! I rocked the place! & I will ask Mr.
Hixon (is dat how u spell it?)
hank





May 23 2008 1:43 PM

hey amanda ,
you are a honey , check out graham weber now showing on www. songwritersseries. com and all your fans can see you in the rotation on www. austinmusicvideo. com
hank
Specific Chris





May 23 2008 10:34 AM

Well 5 and 6 are technically old-school, just also never-released-in-America. They are supposed to be really good, but yeah they were released on the Super Famicom in '92 and '95, respectively.
American RPG fans who were aware of them have been waiting for this day for well over a decade, and I'm definitely one of them!
Specific Chris





May 23 2008 2:53 AM

So are you as excited as I am that they are re-making Dragon Quest 4, 5, AND 6 on the DS?

The music's sounding great, have fun!
cari





May 21 2008 10:23 PM

it was friggin' awesome. definitely a must see.
i made one of the girls give me her sweaty t-shirt after the concert :) hee hee!
*TeNaCiOuS TWICH* XO





May 17 2008 1:48 PM

Hey there! how r u? When r u gonna come back 2 beat night?
flea





May 18 2008 7:47 PM

You win at life!
Estrum





May 21 2008 4:30 AM

Hey, what's up?

We just got our album on iTunes. If you have a second click the banner below and leave a review for us on there!

Thanks!

~Jason/Estrum

Dr. Kenneth





May 16 2008 1:33 PM

5/16/08

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Kalu James





May 16 2008 4:36 AM

Hi Amanda, Longtime!!!
Wanna Unwind b4 hitting DT today? I'll be playing a Happy Hr 2day @ da light Bar(4th & Congress. Door opens @ 7:30pm and goes on till 9:30pm. No Cover!
Hope to c u there, Hope all is well
Kalu James
Mr. Revolution Rise





May 14 2008 9:38 PM

I love coming to your page and listening to your awesomeness. I wish I had a cd. I'd put you with Andrew Stone on my playlist for sure...or maybe even make a playlist just for you!!!
You're incredible.
Hope you're doing well,

Matt
cari





May 14 2008 6:49 PM

que bella!!! i'm luvin' the new pics!!! hey i'm taking my ol' lady to northern state at stubbs tonight if you wanna go :)
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May 14 2008 11:32 AM

PhotobucketGET ON IT FAST!!
♠Teena Marie♠





May 12 2008 10:23 PM

bah I wish I am working though =( *pouts*
cari





May 12 2008 4:49 PM

damnit! we both work tomorrow!! crap.
cari





May 7 2008 4:35 PM

i guess i should actually READ your page and see that you have a schedule there already..... i'm a pendeja! my bad~ xoxo
Insytful





May 7 2008 8:25 PM

Undying Hero and Halves are your best tracks of what you have posted here. Good lyrics singing presence production and instrumental/melodies are smooth and easy listening...stay at it...

Pc,
Syt
cari





May 7 2008 4:12 PM

excuse me ma'am.... cari needs a schedule to go to your gigs mmmmkay ;)
bueno pues,
bye.
Jenavette





May 6 2008 12:00 PM

I was listening to an old cd you made for fun. Well it might not have been for fun, but it sure sounded like you were having a blast recording it. lol

2003-2004ish. I really loved the song "Provoke" although a little bluesy, it was hott.

BRING IT BACK!!

P.S. The point of my comment was to actually say that you've come such a long way and I'm so proud of you.

There. I said it dammit.

I'm proud.
Eidman Hall





May 6 2008 9:48 AM

we miss you!