Loretta Lynn, Jean Ritchie, Nina Simone, Flannery O'Connor, Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Freakwater, Cat Stevens, Gillian Welch, Lynda Barry, Carter Family, Blue Sky Boys, Victoria Williams, Vic Chesnutt, Paul Burch, Harry Smith, Hazel & Alice, Neko Case, Innocence Mission, Paul Simon, George Saunders
My prepared statement:
"Amy Pickard sings bittersweet country songs that blur the lines between folk music, traditional Americana, and hate mail. Her spare arrangements and rough country flatpicking complement a writing and performing style that is intimate and to the point.
With a backing band of accomplished musicians Ramon Monras-Sender (BC Camplight, Hoots & Hellmouth), Joshua Marcus (Like Moving Insects, Fan of Friends), Aron Dunlap, and Claudio DePujadas, she’s just finished recording her first solo album, Cut from the Hopeless, after co-fronting the country band She-Haw for seven years. With She-Haw she released three records, including one for Glasgow-based label Shoeshine Records, and had the pleasure of touring with Alejandro Escovedo, Laura Cantrell, and Jason Ringenberg. Amy has also composed and performed music for the internationally-renowned Pig Iron Theatre Company, as well as Headlong Dance Theater, Iron Age Theater Company, the Broken Hipsters, and the Jangling Sparrows. "
There's more where that came from, see my Right Proper bio above..... But! I've been doing some other, rather stranger performance, too. Here's a piece I did for the Pig Iron benefit in January 2007:
Amy Pickard & The Cradlers's Friend Space (Top 11)
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Hey,
sorry if this seems spammy, but I'm really chuffed :) ...
I've just got the suport on the Bens Brother UK tour in May!
If you'd like to listen to some of my songs then go for it! I've put up some new ones from my album!
Maybe if you like, you could come to a gig? show the support some support! all the dates are up!
Hope you enjoy,
Best,
Rhys Morgan
hey, Amy. Ashes is really pretty. hadn't heard that one before. maybe once i am living in philly again come november, i'll be able to hear it live. ('live' with a long 'i'. or maybe with a short 'i', too. )
In true CIR style, we're just getting round to telling you that the teasing 'Pre-Order Cds' do dah for James' new album has now turned into 'BUY NOW'. Yay!
Amy hey, you are cordially invited to the Tin Angel Tues, Sept 16th I'll be in and out of town so I'm hoping to see you. It's shaping up to be a pretty special night so advance tix are strongly recommended www. tinangel. com
