One thing I’ve learned about musicians is that they usually have several different “projects” going on at the same time. This means that they play in a number of bands. I’ve become one of those people and I have to admit, it’s kind of fun. You have your main focus, which for me is Amy Black and the Red Clay Rascals, and then you get involved with other projects as you get to know different musicians.

A perfect example of this is what’s happening on November 15. Andy Sicard and Bob Sevigny play in my band, the Red Clay Rascals, but they also have their own band, The Goodtime Stringband (formerly the Goodtime Charlies) and have been playing with that group for the past few years. They play A LOT.  A few weeks ago they invited me and my sister Corrie to sing with them at a bluegrass church service and just this past week. Andy asked us to join them for a show on November 15 in Milford, NH at the library.

It’s going to be a fun night. Andy and Bob along with Al Stapleford and fiddle player, Rich Hamilton, both of the Stillhouse Jammers, will start the night with their music and then the second set will be made up of my songs. Corrie and I will sing together on most and she will take a few solos as well.

The best part (for you) is the event is FREE. So, come on out to hear Andy, Bob, Rich, Al and me and Corrie make some beautiful music! I promise you will be glad you did : )

I’ve been a bad blogger. I haven’t written since September 25. I do have some good excuses though. I just started a new job (I’m a marketer by day and some times by night too) and have been pretty focused on that. AND I’ve been waiting to get the audio from the Bull Run show so I can share it with you. I’m keeping the faith that I’m going to get it. Also, I’ve got some good video from the night, but am experiencing some technical difficulties. I will spare you the details.

Thanks to one of the people in the audience (Hans Nuecke from Germany) on the night of September 26, I do have some photos to share. I’m not looking my supermodel best : ), although I think Bob Sevigny might be. The photos did a great job of capturing the night. My personal favorite is of Jon Cumming (banjo and dobro). I love it so much, I’m putting it on the site. I’m sure Jon will love me for that.

I’m not giving up hope that I will have video and audio to post. Also, many have been asking me when we are playing again. I’m working on that and hope to have a few dates to pass on soon. In the meantime, I’m still doing some singing. Andy Sicard (bass and mando) pulled me into a bluegrass gig at a church in Medford, MA today and I got to sing with my sister Corrie–always a treat. Andy did promise us a complimentary BBQ dinner, but I ended up eating a burrito in Davis Square instead. Still yummy. : )

Oh, I didn’t mention that the Bull Run show on September 26 was great! It was a rainy night and the first of the presidential debates was on. We still had 110 people out. If you were one of them, thanks so much for coming.

Stay tuned for show dates (video and audio).

Amy