Amy Speace Concert
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Possessing a commanding voice, a distinctive melodic sensibility and an uncanny knack for nailing complex emotions in song, singer-songwriter Amy Speace makes music that’s both illuminating and effortlessly accessible. Paste Magazine called Speace’s latest release, “The Killer In Me,” a “resolutely hopeful take on heartache and loss, [Speace’s] beautiful lyrics are spun with a soulful, husky voice that lilts like a country sweetheart but mourns like Leonard Cohen”. Hand-picked by folk/pop icon Judy Collins for her Wildflower Records roster, Judy has said “Amy’s a remarkable artist, writer and singer—I am a total fan.” And possibly the highest compliment a folk singer could receive, Judy Collins recorded Amy’s song “The Weight of the World,” for her next CD, calling it “one of the best anti-war songs I’ve heard in the last 20 years.”
Born in Baltimore, raised mostly in small town Pennsylvania, Amy initially had her sights set on a career as a playwright/actor. After graduating from Amherst College with high honors in English and Theater, she moved to Manhattan, studied acting with The National Shakespeare Conservatory, joined the touring company of The National Shakespeare Company, ran her own theater company in NYC, and taught Shakespeare in the NYC school system as a Visiting Artist. But after buying a $50 pawn shop guitar and teaching herself a few chords, she began setting her poetry to music and quickly became a central part of the Lower East Side’s bustling acoustic/indie/rock/folk scene. She made her solo debut with the 2002 release of Fable, recorded in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with $5,000 donated by fans.
After catching a café performance at the 2005 SXSW music festival in Austin, TX, Judy Collins’ manager bought Speace to the attention of her boss, who immediately signed her. Songs For Bright Street was released in 2006 to international rave reviews and put Amy on the national stage, remaining at the top of the Folk Charts for months and earning Amy a nomination for Emerging Artist of the Year by the North American Folk Alliance. The Killer In Me followed in 2009, a record that she recorded with her longtime touring band, The Tearjerks, with Mitch Easter (REM, Suzanne Vega) and lead guitarist James Mastro at the helm. The record was named to the Best of 2009 list of NYC’s top AAA station, WFUV and her song “Weight of the World” was named as one of the Top Three Songs of the Year. Speace has toured with Nanci Griffith, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Ian Hunter, Little Feat and many other artists, played the mainstage of Rocky Mountain Folk Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, toured the UK and Germany and recently made her debut on the nationally syndicated radio show “Mountain Stage”. She recently relocated from the NYC area to Nashville, TN.
This concert will also be streamed live on Whole Wheat Radio, along with video streaming at Ustream.tv.
Amy Featured on NPR Music
More at Amy Speace Website.
Concert Info
WHEN: April 18, 2010 ~ 8:00 p.m.(EST) (CST - 7 p.m. / MST - 6 p.m. / PST - 5 p.m. / AT - 4 p.m.)
WHERE: The Blue Ridge Concert Cabin ~ 8366 Aska Rd, Blue Ridge, GA ~ Aska Adventure Area
RSVP: All concerts are considered Private events and are by invitation only. Invitations may be by your association with us on Facebook, by personal email you received or by word of mouth. If you would like to attend, please RSVP ~ Send Email. Please cancel any previously confirmed reservations.
$15.00 ~ All of which will go to the artist in support and appreciation for the evening. Artist CD’s will also be available at the concert.
Listen: Listen live from the Blue Ridge Cabin on Whole Wheat Radio
Watch: Watch live at Ustream.tv
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Food & Beverage: Typically food and beverage will not be provided by the hosts. We encourage those attending to bring a covered dish or desert or snack type food, and beverages of choice (adult beverages are ok), to be shared and devoured at intermission. We will of course bring food and drink along with everyone else and will make sure that plates, cups, napkins, ice, utensils, etc... are on hand. Any contribution of such items to the concert series is greatly appreciated.
Here are the general details for (most) all of our shows:
- Shows start at 8PM (Eastern time). Doors will open at 7:30.
- Directions are linked above.
- Bring your own beverages of choice (beer, wine, soft drinks are just dandy) and munchy type items to share at the break.
- Shows are usually over by 10-10:30 PM.
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Tip Jar ~ Support the Artist
If you enjoy this music and concert and the fact that we are able to stream this to listeners and viewers live on the internet, then show your support and thanks to the artist by contributing to them through the link below. All proceeds to the tip jar go directly to the artist.
Thanks for your Support!!
Purchase Artist CDs
Signed merchandise (CDs, books, shirts, etc.) are available for sale directly from the artist at the house concert for $15.00 each (unless otherwise noted).
Purchased items (CDs and books in particular) will be personally signed by the artist. (If we can convince them to kiss the album before we put it in the package, they'll do that too!) PayPal links will be processed through Blue Ridge Cabin Concert Series, and all proceeds (minus PayPal fees) go directly to the artist. Shipping fees will be added to the cost of the purchase and are as follows:
Shipping is $2.50 for one item, $3.50 for 2 items, $4.50 for 3 items, $5.50 for 4 items, and $6.50 for 5 and up items. (International rates are $5 for one item, $9 for 2 items, $12 for 3, $15 for 4 or more items.) We will ship 1st Class unless the total package weight is more than 13 ounces, in which case we will ship media mail (slower). Sorry, we don't offer any faster shipping methods (UPS / FedEx) because the prices tend to be ridiculous. The shipping cost is meant to cover the actual shipping cost and isn't some hidden profit center. You will see the shipping cost when you view your cart or otherwise finalize your order.
If you want the artist to write something special on your item (CDs, books, etc.) please include that in the "Add Special Instructions To Merchant" box. Otherwise, they will try to personalize each CD if we can figure out your name.
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Killer In Me
1 Dog Days |
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Songs For Bright Street
1 Step Out of The Shade |
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Fable
Just wanted to get this up if anyone wanted it. |
Concert Video
Amy Speace - 1st Set from Cabin Concerts on Vimeo.
Amy Speace - 2nd Set from Cabin Concerts on Vimeo.
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