There certainly is no shortage of genuinely talented female singer-songwriters these days. However it is hard for them to avoid being lumped into that Vaneesa Carlton/Sara Bareilles sorority girl soulless pop genre. Luckily artists like Cat Power, Joanna Newsom, and Regina Spektor (although she almost got caught up in all that) have been able to be successful without having to compromise their art. Well you can add one more to that list, Amanda Rogers. She has been pumping out her honest and emotional piano tunes for a little over 7 years now. With a couple EPs and 2 full lengths under her belt, Amanda Rogers is ready to release the one record that highlights her unique talents. Heartwood is her third full length and emits a soulful country twang with Sugarcubes-like fun. Amanda’s soothing voice blends well as these songs grace your ears.
So here’s Amanda Rogers‘ answers to the Kuestionnaire (with a bonus question I figured I’d throw in there). Tell your friends.
1. Of all the bands/artists in your CD/record collection, which one is your most cherished?
nick drake or radiohead or beatles or explosions in the sky….i can’t decide!
2. What have you been listening to lately?
melanie safka and the mommas and the pappas
3. What’s your favorite local band?
the sketchy indians of course.
4. What was the last show you attended?
my own show a few nights ago…i just moved to the middle of nowhere and nobody through here!
5. What was the greatest show you’ve ever been to?
radiohead was pretty awesome…
i also really enjoyed when i saw domakesaythink.
6. What show are you looking forward to?
conor oberst and the mystic valley band in boston in november…
joan as police woman next month in boston…
7. What musician would you like to hang out/work with for a day?
david bowie or phillip glass
8. What four albums you would bring to a deserted island?
well, without a misc player or power that might be pointless….
i will talk potatoes and water.
9. Would you call yourself a music geek?
pretty much.
10. Any favorite music-related videos/DVDs you own?
Work Of Directors Spike Jonze, Chris Cunningham, Michael Gondry Box Set DVD…AMAZING!
11. What’s the last book you read?
life of pi…..also AMAZING!
12. Do you prefer live performances or recording in the studio?
live definitely… it is hard to capture the moment in a recording situation…but live you are always in the moment.
13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you’d like to share?
there are a lot of those, but ones that come to mind are the time i had hiccups….and the time my earing got stuck on my accordion.
14. Any favorite tour locations?
passau, germany was a nice little city….
i love all of europe really… i love northern california in the redwood forests… i love vermont.
15. Lastly, if Tom Waits asks if you would like to go out for a beer, would you accept?
for sure…i am positive that anything we would talk about would be weird and fascinating….plus i enjoy my awkwardness when meeting new people.
Amanda Rogers – Endless Saturday
Melanie Safka – Brand New Key