An Evening With Amy Rigby

Schedule

Wed Nov 27 2024 at 08:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Running Horse | Nottingham, EN

Advertisement
‘Amy Rigby new record ‘Hang In There With Me’ examines the impossibility of life and living it anyway, with abandon. To celebrate the release of her new album, Amy will be touring the US and UK in October and November 2024. For Nottingham she'll be joined by Eric Goulden (bass & guitar).
Amy Rigby has established herself 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. She formed pre-Americana country band Last Roundup (Rounder) and Richard Hell’s favourite girl group the Shams (Matador) in downtown NYC 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 and Ronnie Spector, John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants and Maria Doyle Kennedy. Her 2019 memoir Girl To City was called “an instant classic” by The Big Takeover. “You can smell the damp, see the clothes, hear the guitars!” says Goldmine. She divides her time between New York and the UK with her husband and sometime duo partner Wreckless Eric.
Rigby releases a new album Hang In There With Me through Tapete Records on August 30, 2024. Eleven up to the minute songs written by Amy and recorded by Wreckless Eric at the couple’s home in upstate NY, Hang In There With Me is a bracing look at life inside the vortex of the last few years. Mortality, aging and youthful missteps refracted through Amy’s insightful lyricism emerge not wistful but resolute —even triumphant. Rigby's distinctive voice bluntly traverses love, loss and DIY projects gone wrong over guitars cranked or shimmering, indelible bass lines, a raft of synthesizers, keyboards, beat boxes and the occasional drummer allowed into Amy & Eric’s rustic mid-century echo chamber.
Like some people turn to the moon and stars for inspiration, Amy Rigby looks to creative heroes like Bob Dylan and Mike Leigh. She finds poetry in haircuts, live chat boxes; bartending and bookselling. Her music is the sound of everyday people getting by, just like the country artists she loved and learned to write songs from.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Running Horse, 16 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, NG7 3NG, United Kingdom,Nottingham, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Cosmic American Music

Host or Publisher Cosmic American Music

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Nottingham

Villanelle live at The Bodega
Wed Nov 27 2024 at 07:00 pm Villanelle live at The Bodega

The Bodega

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Villanelle
Wed Nov 27 2024 at 07:00 pm Villanelle

Bodega Social

MUSIC
Christmas Macrame - Online Course - Adult Learning - 19:00-21:00
Wed Nov 27 2024 at 07:00 pm Christmas Macrame - Online Course - Adult Learning - 19:00-21:00

Online Course

WORKSHOPS CHRISTMAS
Nubiyan Twist
Wed Nov 27 2024 at 07:30 pm Nubiyan Twist

Nottingham Rescue Rooms

MUSIC
WASTED Wednesdays | OZ:BAR | 27.11.24
Wed Nov 27 2024 at 10:00 pm WASTED Wednesdays | OZ:BAR | 27.11.24

OZ Bar

ART NONPROFIT
Indie Wednesdays at The Bodega - Fontaines D.C. Special
Wed Nov 27 2024 at 11:00 pm Indie Wednesdays at The Bodega - Fontaines D.C. Special

The Bodega Nottingham

FESTIVALS ART
Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre - Conference 24
Thu Nov 28 2024 at 08:30 am Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre - Conference 24

Albert Hall Conference Centre

BUSINESS CONFERENCES
Getting Cosy with Poetry - West Bridgford Library - Adult Learning
Thu Nov 28 2024 at 10:00 am Getting Cosy with Poetry - West Bridgford Library - Adult Learning

West Bridgford Library

WORKSHOPS ART
Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Bashment Party at ICON Nottingham
Sat Feb 10 2024 at 11:00 pm Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Bashment Party at ICON Nottingham

ICON

ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES
Fiesta Latina - Latin Dance Party
Fri Mar 01 2024 at 08:00 pm Fiesta Latina - Latin Dance Party

Antenna Nottingham

ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES
A MUSICAL OPEN JAM NIGHT
Wed May 01 2024 at 07:00 pm A MUSICAL OPEN JAM NIGHT

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
MARDY BUM - INDIE TUNES ALL NIGHT
Thu May 02 2024 at 10:00 pm MARDY BUM - INDIE TUNES ALL NIGHT

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)

PARTIES MUSIC
THE GOODNESS - EVERY FRIDAY AT BILLY'S
Fri May 03 2024 at 09:00 pm THE GOODNESS - EVERY FRIDAY AT BILLY'S

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
THE PLEASING - EVERY SATURDAY AT BILLY'S
Sat May 04 2024 at 03:00 pm THE PLEASING - EVERY SATURDAY AT BILLY'S

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Ecstatic Dance Nottingham
Sun May 05 2024 at 03:00 pm Ecstatic Dance Nottingham

The Iona School

ENTERTAINMENT DANCE
Anastacia Nottingham
Fri Oct 11 2024 Anastacia Nottingham

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

CONCERTS MUSIC
Mike and the Mechanics Nottingham
Fri Oct 11 2024 Mike and the Mechanics Nottingham

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

CONCERTS MUSIC
The Australian Pink Floyd Show Nottingham
Fri Oct 11 2024 The Australian Pink Floyd Show Nottingham

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

CONCERTS MUSIC
Computer & Internet Basics PART 1 - Netherfield Day Services - Adult Learning
Wed Nov 06 2024 at 02:00 pm Computer & Internet Basics PART 1 - Netherfield Day Services - Adult Learning

Netherfield Day Services

WORKSHOPS MUSIC
Shekinah Glory Concert 2024
Fri Nov 08 2024 at 06:00 pm Shekinah Glory Concert 2024

Excelsior Suites Ltd

CONCERTS MUSIC

What's Happening Next in Nottingham?

Discover Nottingham Events