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Constructed of archetypal themes, Annaline Suite is the latest from Amanda McCoy, who adds new pages that reveal a protagonist darker than the purple poison of her name. Revenge. Ecstasy, Darkness. But a Queen is coming...
McCoy's influences range from the Chicago Blues of Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, and Willie Dixon to the complex textures of Tori Amos, Joni Mitchell, and David Bowie. Add to these the raw emotion of Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, and the Rolling Stones, the evocative lyricism of Bernie Taupin, Bruce Springsteen, and the funkiness of Stevie Wonder, the rootsy soul of the Band and the Staples Singers, and an upbringing suffused with a soundtrack by Jones, Haggard, Jennings - and we are getting closer to understanding the amalgam that informs Amanda's panoramic albums like Jade and The Hurt, and singles like “The Rain Barrel," “My Gold,” and “Magic House.”
What else would you expect with a name like Amanda Louise McCoy?
That she was the lead guitarist for multi-platinum prog rock band Pavlov's Dog,
Lights up the stage with her dynamic stage presence, vivacious personality, and heavy groove, backed up by her formidable guitar, bass, and vocal chops,
Performs her original catalogue of songs to appreciative audiences in the U.S. and Canada,
And most importantly, that she is the sole creative force behind the music, lyrics, album art, live show, and visual artwork. No co-writes. No auto-tune. No influence from the suits. One vision - one distinct sound.
Original Music
ALL SONGS WRITTEN BY AMANDA MCCOY
On the Stage
LIVE PERFORMANCE PHOTOS
LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS
Press
"Based in Nashville, TN - Amanda McCoy is bringing back the tried-and-true, old school concept of a real, energetic, soul-shaking, foot-stomping, LIVE show. No auto-tune. No over-played songs. No filler - just TRUE classic rock from the golden-era, electrifying blues, classic outlaw-country, and plenty of great original material."
"Amanda McCoy came forward to fan the flames in a solo acoustic set that was all the talk. In spite of her youth, she proved to be a talented and strong individual whose soul runs deep blue."
BJFM, BLUES TRIANGE UPDATE
“When I heard the songs Amanda sent to me, I immediately felt her personality, spirit, and energy in the music...I immediately had a visual picture as if I were watching a movie...I was very impressed with that, and it made me excited to support that vision by recording drums and percussion to "Speed of Your Love" and "Leander." I really got her vibe. I love it."
KENNY ARONOFF
"Amanda McCoy and Pandel Collaros performed tonight in the Cabaret Room at the Catamount Arts Center and blew us all away!"
#39 ST. JOHNSBURY, VT July 31, 2016
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