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I have now seen Amy 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 (sometime five) piece American roots music, mostly string band fronted by singer Amy Black. We cover the tunes of Johnny Cash, EmmyLou Harris, the Louvin Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Gillian Welch, Alison Krauss, Keb Mo, Brandi Carlile and many other talented musicians in the generes of classic country, bluegrass and blues. 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 a show at your venue or for a private party and we will show you a very good time!

About Amy Black

I’ve been singing in front of crowds since I was a kid, but only in recent years have I really begun to find my voice. I fell hard for Bonnie Raitt’s music at 16 and have come to love all types of American roots music. Perhaps my upbringing as a preacher’s daughter set the stage for my love of the gospel tunes of Alison Krauss, Ralph Stanley, and the Cox family. My southern roots (Alabama) may be the reason I’m so drawn to music that has themes and instrumentation of the south. Man, I love the banjo, dobro, fiddle and mandolin! I know that I have T-Bone Burnett to thank for producing the soundtrack for Oh Brother! (among other CDs) and my dad for introducing me to it. That ole’ timey music just does something to me.

I’ve also enjoyed getting to know the music of artists like Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris and others who have moved me with their voices and their songs. It’s been a great time of exploration into the world of American roots music and the songs that I do in my shows are a reflection of that.

This year has been a big one for me. I launched (for lack of a better word) my music “career” (at 36, I might ad) in January with my first show at the Stagecoach Inn in Groton, MA (where I live). Since that point, I’ve had sell out shows, was featured as a “Best Bet” by the Boston Globe and was recently featured in the Lowell Sun. I’ve been thrilled with the response thus far.

About the red clay rascals

Andy Sicard on bass and mandolin

Bob Sevigny on guitar (and some time harmonica)

Eric Pohl on percussion (when we have it)

Fred Bement (occasional rascal) on harmonica

Corrie Jones (occasional rascal) on background vocals