“ an evening with amy rigby”

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amy rigby has established herself as one of America’s enduring underground/cult/ indie artists,combining the insight and humour of country and folk songwriting, with classic rock craftsmanship,and punk DIY spirit.
raised in Pittsburg ,schooled in late 70s manhattan, she formed pre - Americana country band , ‘ last round up’, and Richard hell’s favourite girl group ‘ the sham’s in NYC east village, before launching a solo career with 90s classic album, ‘ diary of a mod housewife’.
Amy’s honest kinetic songwriting has her praised from critics.
( “pithy wisdom,aceric pen,and sterling American guitar classicum “)
“ think Randy Newman and Loudon wainwright,at their best “ steve Earle .
her songs have been covered by Laura Cantrell,Ronnie Spector,and Maria doyle Kennedy .
her 2024 album’ hang in there with me ‘ was called an absolute masterpiece’.
rigby is also the author of two memoirs’ girl to the city’ ( 2019) and the follow up “ girl to country “ out in the uk march 2026.
“ when she plays solo , rigby’s wit and vulnerability put the songs over as effectively as any band “
Chicago- reader .