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Amy LaVere
Soul / Rock / Indie



MEMPHIS, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  12/1/2009
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Member Since3/12/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.amylavere.com
Band MembersTouring Band
Amy LaVere - Upright Bass and Vocals
Steve Selvidge - Guitar
Paul Taylor - Drums

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InfluencesSo many , so little time..... Some of my top favorites would include Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Joni Mitchell, Pink Floyd, Prince and Leonard Cohen.

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Amy LaVere
Died of Love

With her newest release, the singer/songwriter/upright bassist once again defies any effort at simple categorization. Her Died of Love EP finds Amy tracing around the darker edges of her lovelorn repertoire, but with a distinctive new sound honed on the road since the release of Anchors and Anvils. Throughout, she weaves back and forth between wild, driving folk rock and psychedelic-tinged dirges of desperation, heartache, and loss.

Amy LaVere
Anchors and Anvils

I want to pretend it’s kind of this Classic Country/Gypsy/Jazz thing,” says Amy LaVere of her second Archer Records album, Anchors & Anvils. The disc, produced by the legendary Jim Dickinson, is bigger than even that: Anchors & Anvils delivers ten smart and sexy tales of spooky love, twangy ache, sultry torch and gutsy blues that is totally unpredictable and relentlessly daring, the sound of an uncommon artist unafraid to be exactly who she is. It may also be, quite simply, the sound of Amy LaVere’s big breakthrough.

Amy LaVere
This World Is Not My Home

This World Is Not My Home, Amy LaVeres debut CD, was a year in the making and is a wonderfully crafted and dreamy country pop debut. Great songs and a band full of special guests including Jim Dickinson, guitarist Jimbo Mathus, producer/multi-instrumentalist Paul Taylor, and more.

Record LabelArcher Records (www.archer-records.com)
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Millenium Centre Cardiff, Wales
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
Arts Centre Warwick
Nov 15 2009 8:00P
Corn Exchange Cambridge
Nov 17 2009 8:00P
O2 Academy Brixton
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Le Grand Mix (w/ Seasick Steve) Tourcoing
Nov 23 2009 8:00P
Trabendo (w/ Seasick Steve) Paris
Nov 25 2009 8:00P
L’Ubu (w/ Seasick Steve) Rennes

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   About Amy LaVere

“The singer/songwriter that The Chicago Tribune describes as “a Southern girl thumping a doghouse bass bigger than she is and singing in a woozy, whispery voice that casts an intoxicating spell…

Amy LaVere was born in a small Texas/Louisiana border town, nurtured by musical parents with a passion for traditional country. Her family moved 13 times by the time she entered high school, ultimately landing in Detroit where Amy fronted the infamous punk band Last Minute while still in her teens.

From there, her musical journey became a wild ride of impetuous travels, sudden elopements, and itinerant vinyl siding sales. The early ‘90s found her in Nashville as part of the burgeoning Lower Broadway scene, where she began to play upright bass as half of the popular roots duo The Gabe & Amy Show. By 1999, she’d moved to Memphis where the city’s diverse music community quickly embraced her unique style.

In early 2006, Amy released her debut album This World Is Not My Home on indie label Archer Records to instant national acclaim. Two years, hundreds of gigs, and one big, busted love affair later, Amy went into the studio with Jim Dickinson to craft her much-anticipated sophomore album, Anchors & Anvils. The album became a bit of an international breakthrough, as she toured the US, Scandinavia, and the UK and made appearances on Conan O'Brien and Jools Holland, as well as playing festivals like Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, and a headlining spot at Sweden's Down on the Farm Festival.

After some time touring as a trio, Amy and her band returned to Archer's Music + Arts studio in January 2009, and recorded a new EP, titled Died of Love. Featuring a number of new arrangements and numbers born on the road, Died of Love reveals a darker edge to LaVere's lovelorn repertoire, and showcases the range her vocal prowess amidst what she smiles coyly and dubs "a more aggressive sound."

To learn more about Amy, visit AMYLAVERE.COM

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

ARTIST MANAGEMENT: THIRTY TIGERS (615) 664-1167

BOOKING: BILLIONS - Mary Brabec 312-997-9999; brabec@billions.com

U.K. PUBLICITY: WARNER MUSIC - Andy Prevezer +44 (0)02073 683550

BOOKING OUTSIDE U.S.: HELTER SKELTER - Nigel Hassler - info@helterskelter.com or +44 (0)207 376 8501

U.K. TELEVISION & RADIO: ALL ABOUT PROMOTIONS - Amanda Beel +44 (0)20 7328 4836

FOR REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEW REQUESTS
PLEASE CONTACT: John Miller/Archer Records
(901) 278-0300, john@archer-records.com

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patrick cany

patrick cany



Dec 1 2009 4:26 PM

Thank you very much Amy for accept me among your Friends
Cool the Groove with your Upright Bass
Bluesy Cheers
Patrick
GAUTE SOLAAS

GAUTE SOLAAS



Dec 1 2009 4:20 PM

Hey Amy, when are you back in Norway? Would be fun to jam. Best, G
D.B. Rielly

D.B. Rielly



Dec 1 2009 1:14 AM

Now available: D.B. Rielly's new album, "Love Potions and Snake Oil" via iTunes and CD Baby.
Steve Gigs Legend

Steve Gigs Legend



Nov 28 2009 5:31 PM

When are you coming back to London, Amy? you were brilliant at the Borderline when you played there!
selim

selim meiresonne



Nov 28 2009 10:47 AM

Hello Amy,
Thanks for adding me!
Greetz from Selilm!
Max

Max



Nov 26 2009 7:57 AM

Sending you Good Vibes Amy...
JACK 603 MC

JACK 603 MC



Nov 26 2009 2:36 AM

Happy Thanksgiving my friend.........jack
di

Di dot



Nov 25 2009 3:39 AM

Yo Amy LaVere,
Whenever I listen to your music. I feel like singing too. But your talent is unmatched. How much time you spend to rehearse per day Amy LaVere? Love ya.
Di
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NAcoub

NAcoub



Nov 24 2009 10:18 PM

Salut !
MerCi d'aVoir pLongé dAns nOtre boCal, c'esT tRès symPa,

NouVelle pRise dE sON
à reGarder saNs moDératioN, suR nOtre paGe : le VeNin


@ tRès bieNtôT daNs le boCal

NAcoub


Max

Max



Nov 21 2009 7:42 AM

Hi Amy...Have a great weekend !...when you coming back to the UK?...
DUTCH BLACK

DUTCH BLACK



Nov 20 2009 4:33 PM




Hey check out the Debut EP from The Ghostwitch Family Band at www.gfbstuff.com. Also on Itunes!
Sister Of Pain

Sister Of Pain



Nov 19 2009 5:01 PM

Thanks Amy!

SOP
Free Fall Man

Free Fall Man



Nov 17 2009 6:37 PM

Thanx for the add!

Keep on rockin' from Barcelona,
FFM
Sons of the Delta

Sons of the Delta



Nov 17 2009 1:36 AM

Hi Amy,

Thanks for the ad. Hopefully see you back in the UK soon - this time with your band.

Mark,

Sons of the Delta.
Anders skoglund

Anders skoglund



Nov 16 2009 4:03 PM

Thanks for add. and good music
Best greetings from sweden.
The Magnificent Don Le Frigo

Don Le Frigo



Nov 13 2009 9:42 PM

Hi Amy, I just wanted to say I really enjoyed your performance in Cardiff this week. Come back to Wales soon.
Thats the Breaks™

Shut-Up Steve



Nov 13 2009 8:33 PM

Hey Amy...!!! Just wanted to pop through and say hello to you and Paul. Was curious on how you guys have been doing lately and wanted to say hello to the both of you. I'm going to jump by Paul's page to do the same. Hoping to hit Memphis soon and get a chance to see yaw again.... Steve
Max

Max



Nov 13 2009 7:34 PM

Have a great weekend Amy...Sending you good vibes from Scotland !
Steven James Heath

Steven James Heath



Nov 11 2009 9:43 PM

Thanks for the Add. Love your music, Very Cool.
Have a good day.
Steve
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Bad Influence



Nov 11 2009 8:03 PM

It's a great honor to be one of your friends
Thanks for your music and inspiration
hope to see soon you in germany
have fun in GB
all the best
BI
Juan Carlos Kano

Juan Carlos Kano



Nov 9 2009 11:21 PM

New Cd!!!
Juan Carlos Kano
''Mujer Anonima''

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Mel Annala

Mel Annala



Nov 8 2009 5:03 PM

Amy...Thanks for the add and friendship. Hope you are enjoying the UK. Keep the great tunes coming. Mel
florent plataroti

florent plataroti



Nov 8 2009 4:38 PM

Thanks for the add, great music here!!
Westwood

Westwood



Nov 8 2009 10:44 AM

You were brilliant last night at the Seasick Steve show, hopefully you'll be back in the UK soon! Love the new EP too.
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