News
Feb 2nd, 2010
Preservation Hall benefit CD featuring Amy LaVere
Over the last year, more than 20 of American music’s most exciting artists traveled to Preservation Hall in New Orleans to collaborate with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on classic New Orleans repertoire. The end result is a timeless and joyous celebration of New Orleans music. Proceeds from the sale of the project will benefit Preservation Hall and The Preservation Hall Music Outreach Program.
www.preservationabenefitalbum.com
The album is set for release on Fat Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in standard CD, deluxe edition and double-LP collectible formats.
The complete roster of artists includes: Louis Armstrong, Andrew Bird, Terence Blanchard, Pete Seeger, Dr. John, Blind Boys of Alabama, Brandi Carlile, Cory Chisel, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard, Richie Havens, Jason Isbell, Jim James, Angelique Kidjo, Amy LaVere, Anita Briem, Del McCoury, Buddy Miller, Paolo Nutini, and Tom Waits.
Jan 4th, 2010
Happy New Year! In the studio...
Happy New year everyone! Amy is busy with pre-production of her upcoming CD. Amy and band are working on new material in preparation for recording in the next few weeks. Check back in a few weeks for an update and release date. Stay warm out there!
Oct 19th, 2009
Seasick Steve/Amy duet.
To all our UK friends, Amy has a duet on Seasick Steve's new CD "Man From Another Time" available Oct 19th in the UK. Amy and Steve sing the beautiful "Im So Lonesome I Could Cry" by Hank Williams. Its the "hidden" track at the end of the album so be patient. Check out Amy's November tourdates with Seasick on the shows page. Enjoy!
Oct 7th, 2009
Amy performs with Seasick Steve in France!
New tourdates in France just announced with onsale info below. Amy is thrilled to have a chance to perform with Seasick on her first trip to France. See you on the road!
Nov 21
Tourcoing – Grand Mix
www.ticketnet.fr
Nov 23
Paris – Trabendo
www.ticketnet.fr
www.digitick.com
Nov 25
Rennes – L'Ubu
Not onsale yet
We will update very soon.
Sept 20th, 2009
UK fall tour dates with Seasick Steve
Amy returns to the UK this fall to take part in “An Evening with Seasick Steve”. Amy will be special guest playing bass WITH Steve and his band. They will be performing a wide array of material including songs by Seasick Steve, a few Amy numbers and of course a few surprises. It will be a great show so come on out!
November UK Dates
2 – Newcastle, City Hall
3 – Edinburgh, Picture House
5 – Leeds, Academy
7 – Liverpool, Olympia
9 – Manchester, Apollo
10 – Birmingham, O2 Academy
12 – Cardiff, Millenium Centre
13 – Warwick, Arts Centre
15 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
17 – Brixton, O2 Academy
www.seasicksteve.com for ticket info.
July 30th, 2009
New Tourdates!
Amy and band are hitting the road once again. Check the tour dates section for a slew of new dates. We are pleased to announce that in addition to numerous headline dates this summer, Amy will be opening for Lucero on this Fall's "Rambling Roadshow & Memphis Revue".
Discounted tickets available starting Friday July 31st at noon at the presale link - http://lucero.frontgatetickets.com
Lucero's Rambling Roadshow & Memphis Revue
Oct. 09, Cannery Ballroom, Nashville, TN
Oct. 10, The Masquarade, Atlanta, GA
Oct. 11, The Pour House, Charleston, SC
Oct. 13, Cats Cradle, Carrboro, NC
Oct. 14, The National, Richmond, VA
Oct. 15, 930 Club, Washington, DC
Oct. 16, Starlight Ballroom, Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 17, Webster Hall, New York, NY
Oct. 18, The Middle East, Cambridge, MA
Oct. 20, Lee’s Palace, Toronto, ONT
Oct. 21, The Magic Stick, Detroit, MI
Oct. 22, Turner Hall, Milwaukee, WI
Oct. 23, Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN
July 26th, 2009
Jim Dickinson Benefit Concert - Aug 8th - Memphis, TN
For more than 50 years, Jim Dickinson has been helping a wide range of artists create some of the most memorable music of all time. Now, local and national music communities are rallying around the venerable Memphis pianist and producer as he recovers from a series of life-threatening health problems.
The Memphis concert will be at The Peabody Skyway on Aug. 8 and will feature singer/songwriter John Hiatt, Amy LaVere, the North Mississippi Allstars, Sid Selvidge and Jimmy Crosthwait, Shannon McNally, and Jimbo Mathus, among others. Tickets go on sale today.
Location - The Peabody Skyway - 149 Union Ave -Aug. 8 -6 pm. Tickets on sale now. Single tickets start at $125; tables for 10 are $1,000 and "Golden Circle" tables cost $2,000.
Checks are tax-deductible and can be made out to Beale Street Caravan Inc., and mailed to: Ardent Records, 2000 Madison Ave. Memphis, TN 38104. For more information or to purchase, contact Elizabeth Montgomery Brown with Ardent Studio at (901) 725-0855.
July 7th, 2009
Summer Update
Amy and band are taking some time off the road for some R&R and to write the follow up to Anchors & Anvils. A quick tour of the Midwest is coming in late August followed by some big tour announcements for the fall. Be sure to sign up to Amy's email list in the "Contact" section of the site so you are the first to get details. Happy summer.
May 1st, 2009
$5 Cover premieres Friday, May 1st on MTV
Craig Brewer's new MTV series about the Memphis music scene airs this Friday, May 1st at midnight and stars Amy alongside fellow Memphians - Harlan T Bobo, Lucero, Al Kapone, Jack Oblivian, Valerie June and more. It's an amazing project. You can also visit www.fivedollarcover.com for bonus footage and mini documentaries on the cast.
April 16th, 2009
Mountain Stage
Amy's recent performance on the Mountain Stage Radio Show will be airing during the weekend of April 24-26. A list of stations that carry Mountain Stage can be found here: http://www.mountainstage.org/mtnstageaffiliates.aspx
The set will be archived online the following week incase you miss it at www.npr.org/mountainstage
Thanks to everyone at Mountain Stage and the killer crowd in Charleston, WV for a wonderful night.
March 27th, 2009
New EP available.
Track Listing
1) Railroad Boy (Died of Love)
2) Green Grass
3) If Love Was A Train
4) Lazarus (featuring Steve Selvidge)
5) Washing Machine (Reloaded)
Recorded with her touring band (drummer Paul Taylor and guitarist Steve Selvidge), the stripped down arrangements sizzle with a fresh energy and edge. From the woozy, other-worldly cover of Tom Waits’ "Green Grass" to the thundering rock of "Washing Machine (Reloaded)" and driving "If Love Was A Train," the album reveals an artist in LaVere who is relentlessly daring and infinitely intriguing. Died of Love also features the live favorite “Lazarus” with lead vocals by Steve Selvidge.
The EP is only available online from the Archer Records, Itunes, and at live shows. An extensive US May tour is about to be announced so check back for updates.
March 27th, 2009
Amy LaVere's road trip to NYC
Amy is starring in Craig Brewer's upcoming MTV series, $5 Cover. Check out the trailer below:
Very special thanks to Javier Lewis for making Amy look so beautiful on her Late Night with Conan O'Brien debut.
You can contact Javier at the email/phone number below:
Javier Lewis
Fashion Stylist / Image Consultant
Javier.lewis@gmail.com
(347) 404-7919 Office
http://web.me.com/javierlewis - portfolio
- Check out Amy's instudio session on WFUV's The Whole Wide World with Rita Houston airing on Friday night- February 6th. On the web at www.wfuv.org or 90.7 FM in the tri-state NYC area.
