'One For Hank' players included Marc Retish/drums, Nick Ciola/bass and Dan Neale/guitar from Martin Zellar & the Hardways and Mike 'Raz' Russell on fiddle who has graced the recordings and performances of Trailer Trash, Harmony Ridge Creek Dippers, Joe Henry and The Jayhawks among others. 'One For Hank' was recorded at Flowerpot Studios by Rich Mattson.
'Backyard Swingset' a live studio session with my Minneapolis band Jim Gruidl/guitar; Andy Deckard/drums and Michael Derrick/double bass was recorded by Rich too. He rocks http://www.myspace.com/reggiepype
'3 Song Demo' features amazing Minneapolis/Nashville players Dan Gaarder/guitar; Keely Lane/drums and Rich Mattson/bass player and engineer at his Flowerpot II studio.
Influences
I'm pretty much informed by everything, the good, the bad and the Ugly Americans. Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Chrissie Hynde, Blondie, Rickie Lee Jones, Lucinda Williams, Sheryl Crow, Shawn Colvin, Tina Turner and those Texas boys... Bob Schneider, Robert Earl Keen, Lyle Lovett, Billy Joe Shaver, Willie and Waylon and the boys... gotta love 'em. Chris Whitley made me start a loose change jar for a National, may he rest in peace.
Listening right now to Daniel Kamas, The Blue Nile, Kings of Leon, Lu in '08...
"One of the strongest demos to come across my desk... original thought provoking lyrics full of life-tested insight set to alt-country music ranging from hard driving twang rock to smooth americana delivered with a strong, clear, solid voice and a huskiness that seems equally influenced by Tom Waits and Linda Thompson" .... Jim Walsh from the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Originally from Virginia and North Carolina Amy has lived and played in NYC, Minneapolis and currently Los Angeles.
Merry Christmas! I'm sending out this virtual Christmas Card to all my iPals on MySpace and facebook. This is an original Christmas Carol, "Little Electric Jesus." May you find your own comfort and joy in this season. Peace.
Hey Amy, I posted a new song to YouTube! Actually, the song is about 25 years old. I wrote it in college, but I recorded it for the first time just the other day! It's silly and punriffic.
"The Cantaloupe Song"! Enjoy. This song was recorded by request of Matt Fugate! I was flattered he remembered the tune.
Amy Fisher! My mind is spinning! You were always one of my favorite actresses at the Acting studio and I HAD NO IDEA THAT YOU WERE AN AMERICANA SINGER?!?!?!??! YOU sound great! AND YOU ARE HERE IN LA???? PLEASE , I'd love to see you and catch up!
well hello there amyfisher! any pal of bob and cc's... etc :-) thanks for your message, that's really kind of you! will stop back by your page for a skeet when i'm on a computer with a soundcard - technology eh?!
