About
I have now seen Amy and the RCRs three times since the fall of 2008 and I have loved every last minute of the music. A dynamic voice who makes one think of Bonnie Raitt but is also well versed in belting out songs but Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and many others. Dynamic energy. wonderful entertainment. –Michael
Amy Black & the Red Clay Rascals is a four piece (guitar, upright bass, fiddle and drums) Americana band fronted by singer Amy Black. We cover the tunes of Johnny Cash, EmmyLou Harris, the Louvin Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Gillian Welch, Keb Mo, Robert Johnson, Hank Williams and many other talented musicians in the generes of classic country, blues and bluegrass. And the best part is we really sound great doing it! If you haven’t heard us, come out to a show, book us for your venue or for a private party and we will show you a very good time, gaur-an-teed!
The Players
Amy Black has been performing since she was a kid, but only in recent years did she start to pursue her passion of singing American roots music. It was a long time in coming. She fell hard for Bonnie Raitt’s music at 16 and came to love all types of American roots music in the years since. Amy credits her southern roots (Alabama) for the reason she’s drawn to music with themes and instrumentation that hail from the south. Her motto is “sing it like you mean it” and she certainly does that. Amy’s soulful voice, passion for music and dedication to having a good ole’ time come through loud and clear in every performance. When Amy’s not singing, she’s hanging with her wicked cool husband of 10 years and their black dog.
Bob Sevigny is a Massachusetts native that has been playing guitar in numerous stringbands in the Northeast region over the past decade. A self taught musician that has played music for more than half of his life, he has become proficient at bluegrass, oldtime and swing rhythm guitar. Bob has played at many of New England’s notable music festivals and has shared the stage with the area’s finest musicians.
Michelle Lambert is a fiddler, clogdancer, singer and songwriter who hails from the Round Valley of Northern California. Michelle comes from a musical family and has played the fiddle and sung for most of her life. She has performed for tourists on California Western Railroad’ s Skunk train and was a member of the fabled Round Valley Hog Callers bluegrass band.
Andy Sicard is a multi-instrumentalist who has been performing with regional roots music and bluegrass bands for the past ten years. His most recent musical projects have included the critically acclaimed Amy Black & the Red Clay Rascals, The Goodtime Charlies and Hard Times bands.Andy is a regionally respected upright/slap bassist and was the recipient of a 2007 New Hampshire State Council on the Arts grant for traditional arts studies in bluegrass music. He has a black belt (tho not the karate kind), and is a lover of domestic light beers.
Eric Pohl is a top-notch drummer with more than 20 years of experience. He has played for a variety of rock, blues, jazz and reggae ensembles in the greater Boston area and southern New Hampshire.
