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Amy LaVere
Soul / Rock / Indie

"Amy LaVere added to Bonnaroo '08 lineup!"

MEMPHIS, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Amy LaVere: General Info
Member Since3/12/2006
Band Websiteamylavere.com
Band MembersOn The Record
Amy LaVere - Upright Bass and Vocals
Jimbo Mathus - Guitar
Chris Scruggs - Steel Guitar
Jason Freeman - Guitar
Eric Lewis - Acoustic Guitar and Pedal Steel Guitar
Tommy Buroughs - Violin
Bob Furgo - Gypsy Violin
Paul Taylor - Drums and Various Instruments
Jim Dickinson - Wurlitzer

Touring Band
Amy LaVere - Upright Bass and Vocals
Steve Selvidge - Guitar
Paul Taylor - Drums

Click for photos from Amy's tour with The Swell Season

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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.

Amy Lavere

Sounds Like"If Nora Jones and Hank Williams SR. were to have a child that bred with the child of Exene of the band X and Bob Dylan...you would get Amy LaVere!!!!!" This was a funny quote from a friend trying to describe what I do. I'm not too sure it is accurate but I kinda liked it.

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





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 26 2008 7:00P
Sundown in the City Knoxville, Tennessee
Jun 27 2008 5:45P
Hudson Hall Memphis, Tennessee
Jul 4 2008 7:00P
Madison Hotel Rooftop Memphis, Tennessee
Jul 10 2008 7:00P
Green Note Camden, London, London and South East
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
Anglesey Arms Caernarfon, Wales
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
The Band Room Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, Northeast
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
Down on the Farm Festival Halden
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
Down on the Farm Festival Halden
Aug 23 2008 7:00P
Dining By Design Memphis, Tennessee
Aug 30 2008 8:30P
The Johnstown Folk Festival, AmeriServe Stage Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Aug 31 2008 3:00P
Johnstown Folk Festival, AmeriServe Stage Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Sep 4 2008 7:00P
Levitt Shell at Overton Park Memphis, Tennessee
Sep 12 2008 8:00P
LayFlats Festival Lafayette, Indiana
Sep 18 2008 8:00P
Private Memphis, Tennessee
Sep 27 2008 8:00P
The Peabody Hotel - Venetian Ballroom Memphis, Tennessee

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   About Amy LaVere

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Down on the Farm, an alternative roots/rock festival, will welcome Amy LaVere to Norway in August.
For more information visit Down on the Farm online.


“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 new album, Anchors & Anvils…

There’s an underlying darkness that’s kind of ‘TWIN-PEAK-esque to me. Plus SHE CAN TRIPLE-SLAP THE UPRIGHT BASS LIKE WILLIE DIXON ON STEROIDS.” –Jim Dickinson, Producer (Ry Cooder, Aretha Franklin, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan)

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AMY, PLEASE READ HER "BIO" BLOG, OR VISIT...Amy's Archer Records Page

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,
ARTIST MANAGEMENT: THIRTY TIGERS (615) 664-1167
U.K. PUBLICITY: Andy Prevezer 02073 683550
U.K. BOOKING: Bob Paterson 01473 749556

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



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The Rude One





Jul 4 2008 6:22 PM

A happy 4th to you, Amy...
Walt Rabon





Jul 4 2008 12:18 AM

Hello there my friend! Hope you have a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Dianne





Jul 3 2008 9:33 PM

Luv the last pix! You look like Mary Ann!
Hope to see you in September!
Bill





Jul 2 2008 5:06 PM

If you want to shoot ME, you'll need a silver bullet!
D.B. Rielly





Jul 2 2008 3:25 PM

Luv that voice!
Doug Anthony





Jul 2 2008 12:08 PM

Thanks for the add!
Kata & The Blaze





Jul 1 2008 7:50 PM

Just wanted to drop by and say thanks for the add!!!

Keep Rockin'
Kata
goon315





Jul 1 2008 1:29 PM

massive respect!

anchors and anvils is always in heavy rotation, both at home and on the iPod.

excellent recording quality as well!

keep it coming!!!!
amy doyle





Jun 28 2008 9:48 PM

hey i added another song please go and check it out!
James Lott





Jun 28 2008 12:16 PM

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Jun 27 2008 5:12 PM

Hey there,

I've posted a new blog about your show at Don Quixote's last month along with several pictures.



I hope you'll have time to check it out even if you don't like your little dress:)

Sláinte,

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Jun 26 2008 10:39 AM


Thanx for the addition
very cool page
ya got a new reader here ...
C ya round Memphis town sometyme !!!
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Click here ta hear unreleased Rock City Angel songs !!!
Travis Anderson





Jun 25 2008 1:40 PM

I saw you in Knoxville last year, looking forward to Thursday night!
CoryTaylorCox





Jun 23 2008 12:07 PM

hey there new friend
AmyKins





Jun 22 2008 8:08 PM

Heard you on the radio here in Charlottesville Va."Killing Him". It was pretty cool.I just thought you should know.
Peace
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Jun 22 2008 9:04 AM

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Jun 21 2008 7:11 PM

Hey Amy,
Thanks for the add! We miss you, neighbor. Stop by the shop next time you are downtown.

dave@vanwraps.com
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Jun 21 2008 9:15 AM

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Jun 17 2008 10:21 AM

greetings from Germany !
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D O T S





Jun 17 2008 9:54 AM

Lovely sound!
Thank you!
Mirko
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Jun 14 2008 12:16 PM

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Jun 13 2008 11:24 PM

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shank williams





Jun 10 2008 9:58 AM

you guys have fun in bonaroo!!
Mike Henson





Jun 10 2008 9:03 AM

Have a great day!
jesse





Jun 10 2008 6:34 AM

so you should come back to cincinnati soon.
you have NO reason not to!
Richard





Jun 9 2008 9:47 PM

Again, thanks for a wonderful show at the Chop last night - you are truly a gifted performer, and I look forward to your return.
amy doyle





Jun 9 2008 12:17 PM

thanks for the add
camrynekai





Jun 8 2008 5:20 PM

It was a pleasure seeing and working with you guys again...Hope Bob gets you back again real soon!!! Sorry I missed the Lobster Fest...sounds like it was a blast.
LobsterPalooza





Jun 8 2008 2:41 PM

LobsterPalooza loved Amy, Paul and Steve. The 'wow!' barrage has been incoming all day.
The Rude One





Jun 7 2008 3:20 PM

Superb set today in Albany, Amy, and a real honor to meet you and talk about music. Hope you're back up this way soon!

All the best to you, now and beyond,

Fred the Teacher
Sherman





Jun 5 2008 11:04 AM

How wonderful.
Thank you for the addition.
Have a great day.
S.