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 humor of country and folk songwriting with classic rock craftsmanship and punk DIY spirit. Raised in Pittsburgh, schooled in late 70s lower Manhattan, she formed pre-Americana country band Last Roundup and Richard Hell’s favorite girl group the Shams in NYC's East Village before launching a solo career with 90s classic album Diary Of A Mod Housewife.

Amy’s honest, kinetic songwriting has earned her praise from critics (“pithy wisdom, acerbic pen and sterling American guitar classicism” MOJO) and other artists: “Think Randy Newman and Loudon Wainwright, at their best,” says 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” in Louder Than War. Rigby has toured internationally for years and is the author of two memoirs: GIRL TO CITY (2019) and the follow-up, GIRL TO COUNTRY, out in the UK March 2026.

Rigby brings her intimate solo acoustic show to Biddulph with stories and songs from GIRL TO COUNTRY + new and old cuts from her decades-deep catalog.