Amy's Influences: Opera, Classical Music, 70's Symphonic Rock, 80's Robotic Rock, The Seattle Sound, 90's Complaint Rock and every Chick Rocker on the planet.
You sounded great - where does that voice COME from? (Gretchen Peters, Grammy Winning Songwriter)
A voice and a presence, so powerful and yet so fragile, you just know that you are witnessing greatness. (Eric Grossman, K's Choice)
Intelligent lyrics and a singing voice that makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. When she gets to the end of this song, even her band is applauding. (Michael Witthaus, Hippo Press)
To me, she sounds like the love child of Sarah MacLachlan and Jonatha Brooke. She's got a soulful, resonating voice that completely envelops the listener. (EncoreBuzz, Nashua Telegraph)
i thought amy petty's voice was like a beam of moonlight in the dark of night. erie & lovely. (aprylmay22 via twitter)
This song (Honey On the Skin) will grab you and not let you go. Like a woman who grabs your shirt and tie and in a few minutes of passion, jams her tongue in your mouth with so much heat, you will submit in an instant to her ways and do whatever she asks. Yes, it really is that good. (John Campbell, Independents Uncovered, Fairfax, VA)
A voice to melt the hardest heart… (Jim Gellatly’s New Music, Glasgow, UK)
Amy has such an incredibly rich voice that I have to think of great singers like Joan Osborne and Ann Wilson. I literally never tire of listening to her sing. (Samantha Murphy, www.thehighwaygirl.com)
With outstanding songwriting & a memorable voice, Amy got our attention right away & we're sure you'll feel the same once you've heard her music. (Bree Noble, Women of Substance Radio)
The writing of this album is impeccable and seems to go full circle if you listen to the album through without interruption. The overall sound is oppressed rock with folk overtones, where you’re often left waiting for the rock flourished finish to a song and it never comes—instead you’re left focusing on the compelling lyrics and wistful vocals. It works, it works extremely well and in fact, I must say I’ve never heard anything quite like this. 4 1/2 out of 5 stars. (Maverick Magazine, UK)
Amy's "Mystery Keeps You" is masterful & brilliant , songs like great paintings you want to sit in front of for a while. I know we all will be hearing much more from Amy Petty and she is well on the way to becoming a household name certainly across the States & Canada. (Chris Darling, Host/Producer, Us Folk, Portland, ME)
"The Prince's Daughter" opens Mystery Keeps You and sounds sort of like (Sarah) McLachlan playing a John Mayer tune, if you can imagine it. The guitar-based song is stark and lyrically deep, and will suck you into the vibe that runs throughout Mystery Keeps You. "Honey On The Skin" is a sensuous tune with a guarded vulnerability that is intriguing. (Wildy Haskell, www.wildysworld.blogspot.com)
I feel deep longing, sorrow, nostalgia, hope, love, joy, perspective and wisdom when I listen to these songs. It scrapes some scabs off, but brings healing in the aftermath of the wound. Isn't that what art is supposed to do, as opposed to entertainment? (Taylor Mesple, Owner of The Maple Room in Lewiston, ME, President of the Maine Songwriters Association)
"Mystery Keeps You" is a collection of very well-written and passionately performed folk/rock songs, with influences ranging from various directions. Kinda like a modern-day Joni Mitchell. Amy Petty is a storyteller, but she's also a true musician. Especially harmonically she is very talented and she can accentuate her excellent lyrics that way and with her rich vocal sound. One of the more promising acts I have come across in this past year. (Inner Ear Media)
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Born of the DNA of Rock and Roll and heavily influenced by classical music, Amy Petty’s sound and songwriting is a compelling, complex and original soundscape that weaves a lush tapestry of folk, pop, rock and blues ballad.
As the daughter of the soundman for the popular Detroit-area cover band “Stonebridge,” and surrounded by people who loved the music of Yes, Boston, Queen and The Scorpions, Amy’s ear developed both an appreciation for and an ability to create complex harmonies and layered vocals. Classically trained, Amy graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Voice Performance from Oakland University in Rochester MI, where she received numerous awards and honors, sang lead roles in several operas, and sang with the Michigan Opera Theater, Meadowbrook Theater, the Pontiac-Oakland Symphony and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Art, mystery, and spirituality influence and infuse her poignant songs. These sonic canvases showcase the heartfelt emotion behind her lyrics and provide a foundation over which her voice and choral harmonies soar. Often compared to Sarah McLachlan, Eva Cassidy, Alanis Morrisette and Jonatha Brooke, Amy Petty has a signature voice and style both familiar and oh-so-new.
Since moving to New Hampshire, Amy has performed at numerous venues, including The Stone Church in Newmarket, NH, The Skybar in Somerville, MA, The Maple Room in Lewiston, ME, The Press Room in Portsmouth, NH, Clark University, Berklee College of Music and Boston University among others.
Amy’s debut CD, “Mystery Keeps You,” produced and engineered by musical powerhouse Jacob Detering (Bonnie Raitt), and featuring spectacular performances by R. Scott Bryan (Sheryl Crow, Peter Mayer), Eric Grossman (K’s Choice), and others, will be released on July 12, 2008 on the Red Pill label.
Hey There... If you get the chance get a copy of Country weekly Magazine and check us out on page 54 and you can go to countryweekly.com/freemusic and get a free download of our new single C'mon Dj then you can see the video at gactv.com in the video center let me know what you think.. I appreciate it... Tobi Lee
Hey There... If you get the chance get a copy of Country weekly Magazine and check us out on page 54 and you can go to countryweekly.com/freemusic and get a free download of our new single C'mon Dj then you can see the video at gactv.com in the video center let me know what you think.. I appreciate it... Tobi Lee
Hiya I hope you are ok and have had a good day. Weekend is here again. Comes around so fast doesn't it? Meant to be raining and windy here again this weekend. Luckily we haven't had the floods they have had up north. Had a manic day at work today. Rushed off my feet. Crazy day. Need the weekend to rest up. Got a lot to do actually. More cards to make and reviews to write and shopping to get. Never ending!!!! Take care Sara
Hey, we’ve got two new Songs online!: “Two Way Street” & “A Friend Of Yours Is A Friend Of Mine”! Plus: A new master version of “Swedish Girl” and a new live-Video = “House Of Music”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkvYlKDONa8 Furthermore there are some new pictures. Please check them out if you like :).
Hi Amy how have you been? I was trying to find out if you were playing at the stroll in nashua this year but you arent listed I was hoping that was just a mess up :( Any reason why you arent playing?
Very wet and windy here today and dark all day also. Winter is certainly here with vengance. Been writing Christmas cards tonight and making cards and doing album reviews. It is all go. I hope you are ok and having a lovely weekend.
I just released a new funky album "Outcries from a Sea of Red" which is now available! It is the funk! You listen to it for free at www.teddypresberg.com
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
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1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
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YOU ARE A GREAT STAR FULL SHINE OF FEELING AND VERY BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE YOUR VOICE, YOUR MUSIC, ALL THE YOU MAKE WITH YOUR SWEET HEART IS FANTASTIC. HAVE MUCH LUCK, LOVE AND JOY. HUGS AND KISSES
HI PRECIOUS AMY. I LOVE YOUR MUSIC... I SEND BEFORE YOUR PAGE TO MY FRIEND CHRISTY AND JULIA CRISTAL FOR WHAT THEY HEAR YOUR BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND MUSIC. HAVE A NICE DAY FULL OF LOVE, JOY AND INSPIRATIONS. HUGS AND KISSES
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