About Me
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"Amy Farrand is one of those consummate working musicians in Kansas City that not enough people know by name as a performer, but she's been involved with an impressive track record of notable bands over her music career. Farrand's diverse skills as a musician capable of playing over a dozen instruments and as a tough-as-nails vocalist make her an invaluable asset to any live act––the noir rock of American Catastrophe, the blues-rock brawling of Whiskey Boots, the haunting sound of Experimental Instrument Orchestra (E.I.O.), the punk howl of Sister Mary Rotten Crotch, and so on.To boot, she's no slouch as a solo performer willing to give every last ounce of energy to her set. Her voice is bluesy and nakedly honest, backed by iron guts and a strong attitude that infuses each word and chord. Once heard live, it's doubtful that fans will forget the name and performance of Ms. Farrand." ---Present Magazine
"American Catastrophe". ---
Stemming from former bands such as The Black Water, Sky Burial, Sister Mary Rotten Crotch among others, American Catastrophe explores the americana, the rural grit, the murderer and the romantic. A world of the seedy where one can die choking on the dove of peace or be beaten to death by a bouquet of roses. American Catastrophe has most commonly been described as "Dark Americana" and have shared the stage with the likes of Slim Cessna's Auto Club, Munly and the Lee Lewis Harlots, The Reverend Glasseye, Humanwine, The Veils, The Ponys and many more. Their first album "Excerpts from the Broken Bone Choir" has received excellent reviews from Pitchfork, popmatters, AMG, among others; debuted on the CMJ charts at 166 and has received international radio play. For more information on American Catastrophe please view these links--- Electronic Press Kit --- OxBlood Records ---
release: "Excerpts From the Broken Bone Choir" (2006) on OxBlood Records
"Experimental Instrument Orchestra" (e.i.o.)--- Crafting their instruments from found pots and pans, wood scraps, rusty metal and other would-be
junk, not only does Experimental Instrument Orchestra (EIO) never play a song the same way
twice, they make new instruments for every show. Recently featured on the BBC’s Electric Proms,
EIO creates ephemeral, haunting music that melds bluegrass roots with contemporary rubbish."---137 Films (Chicago) --- releases: "unlit at the Loft" EP (2006) "galvanized" (2006) "e.i.o. in Norfolk" (2007) on Rural Grit Records
"Whiskey Boots"---"Whiskey Boots is a grimy, bare-knuckled classic-rock/blues duo in the vein of the Black Keys, among others. Heather Lofflin's guitar is loud, hard, heavy and nimble - thunder, hail and lighting all in one - and her voice evokes alpha-female singers like Janis Joplin, Wendy Case (Paybacks) and P.J.Harvey. You could add the White Stripes to the list of comparisons but for one big difference: Amy Farrand, a man's drummer who bangs and bashes with the abandon of John Bonham. An impressive debut." ---Tim Finn, Kansas City Star, Pop Music Critic
Let's get this straight right away. Whiskey Boots will rock your chromosomes. The two members, Amy Farrand (American Catastrophe, E.I.O., Shotgun Idols, and Sister Mary Rotten Crotch) and Heather Lofflin (The Diamond Heart Club, Black Calvin, Honeybaby), have an impressive music pedigree that spans rock, punk, blues, and Americana. Together as a two-piece outfit, Whiskey Boots dispenses tuneful, hard-pounding rock with a snarling blues undercurrent using rough-and-tumble guitar, fierce drum work, and primal vocals. Hands down, they are a must-see band for sheer energy and bravado.
––Pete Dulin, Present Magazine, Editor
(the links to these bands are below in my top friends)
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