Guitar | Bob Sevingy
Upright Bass & Mandolin | Andy Sicard
Percussion | Eric Pohl
Fiddle | Rich Hamilton
Harmonica | Fred Bement
Occassional vocalist| Corrie Jones
Influences
Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Patty Griffin, Gillian Welch, Patty Loveless, The Cox Family, Dolly Parton, Brandi Carlile, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Aretha, Sheryl Crowe, Crooked Still
I've been singing in front of crowds since I was a kid, but only in recent years have I really begun to find my voice.
I fell hard for Bonnie Raitt's music at 16 and have come to love all types of American roots music. Perhaps my upbringing as a preacher's daughter set the stage for my love of the gospel tunes of Alison Krauss, Ralph Stanley, and the Cox family. My southern roots (Alabama) may be the reason I'm so drawn to music that has themes and instrumentation of the south. Man, I love the banjo, dobro and mandolin! I know that I have T-Bone Burnett to thank for producing the soundtrack for Oh Brother (among other CDs) and my dad for introducing me to it. That ole' timey music just does something to me.
I've also enjoyed getting to know the music of artists like Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris and others who have moved me with their voices and their songs. It's been a great time of exploration into the world of American roots music and the songs that I do in my shows are a reflection of that.
This year has been a big one for me. I launched (for lack of a better word) my music "career" (at 36, I might add) in January with my first show at the Stagecoach Inn in Groton, MA (where I live). Since that point, I've had sell out shows, was featured as a "Best Bet" by the Boston Globe and was recently interviewed by the Lowell Sun. I've been thrilled with the response thus far. It's really been amazing for me.
At present, I'm singing with my band The Red Clay Rascals plus other special guests who join us. We cover blues, bluegrass, folk, and old country songs by artists I mentioned above as well as Johnny Cash, Keb Mo, the Louvin Brothers, Crooked Still (Cambridge-based), Red Molly and others. We are also starting to play original music. I hope you can come out and hear us some time soon.
The video below is of me and the Red Clay Rascals doing Bonnie Raitt's Big Road at a recent sold out show at J.P. O'Hanlon's in Ayer, Mass.
The Craic Festival 2009 has invited FairplayCollective to play at this years Festival. All members will be playing in the round. The show is at The Mercury Lounge, March 14th at 8pm. This is the last night of the festival and Foy Vance is also on the bill.
What more can I say, a great night for music and film, with the odd star thrown in. Come show your support.
Hi Princess!thanks for your support!your music sounds great,very cool and tasty! I am also honored by your add,and so much fairness!from Argentina! best wishes!
Amy! Only two weeks away!!! Can't wait to see your set!! Say hello to Andy for me! If you need us to help with anything just say the word...thanks for having us!
Hey sister! or Hola hermana! I listen some to your songs today, the two new ones...it sounds really good. big River rolling along! I have another gig here in Antigua on Thursday at the same place. Pretty exciting. When is your next gig love you and will see you soon!
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