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Amanda Holmes

About Me

Amanda Holmes grew up in a suburb of San Francisco. She spent her childhood heavily involved with music, dancing and gymnastics (twelve years of competitive gymnastics). She released her first album as a senior in high school, having spent three years producing and writing. She also co-produced and stared in two professionally shot music videos, one of which won Best Music Video Concept of the year, for the LA Music Awards.The Los Angeles Music Awards boasts other accomplished alumni, including No Doubt, Sugar Ray and over many other artists who have gone on to secure record contracts. Amanda was accepted into USC's Thornton School of Music as a Music Industry major. Amanda has performed in Los Angles clubs, has appeared as an opening act for other signed artists and is coming up on her 2nd tour this May-June 2009.Her second album, "From My Heart" was released March 2009. She had an amazing group of USC musicians perform on the album, and she produced it herself. This album was dedicated to the memory of Nicole Injayan, one of her childhood best friends that passed away in 2007. The album is filled with very personal, emotional songs about her experience with losing a friend. "Don't Leave Me Yet" is the single.Amanda's 3rd album, "Savory Second" will be released May 2009. She teamed up with producer Kevin Rivers, along with majority of the same musicians from USC. This album is a throw back to motown, in the same vein as Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Adele. The lyrics of this album are basically a renewed appreciation for life. "Love it for what its worth." You can watch a video blog of the making of the album below:

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Member Since: 1/21/2006
Band Website: www.amandaholmes.com
Band Members: Album 1, released 2004 Album 2, released 2008 Album 3 released 2009Amazing USC musicians Guitar: John Schroeder (Electric), Jack Kovacs (Acoustic) Bass: Nick Klingenberg (SS, and upright), and Matt Jung (FMH) Drums: Max Delbecq Violin: Jason Yang Horns: Teddy Raven (Horn Arranger as well), Theo Meneau, and Max Bryk Keys: Ben Rose (FMH), Nikos Syropoulos (SS, and Organ, Rhodes) Backup Vocals by Derik Nelson, and Amanda Holmes Savory Second produced by Kevin Rivers
Influences: Everything in life. But more specifically :) Joss Stone, Aretha, Tom Shepard, Kina Grannis. I'm really just inspired by everything. Whether I hear the song once, or a million times. The thing they all have in common is they all have soul. I can't stand dry music that has no heart, no expression. Header Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!
Sounds Like: Lets just say that I'm never gonna go up on stage and talk bout my "humps," I'm not the type to sing bout "my goodies." I'm about singin from experiences, heartbreak and life, things that inspire me and hopefully touch whoever listens. thanks to everyone that takes the time to listen.
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Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

TOUR BLOG: San Francisco

2009 West Coast Tour with Amanda Holmes and Shani Shousterman. Catch performances in San Francisco at the Rock-it Room.
Posted by on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:53:00 GMT

TOUR BLOG: Fairfax

2009 West Coast Tour, Shani Shousterman and Amanda Holmes in Fairfax CA at Book Beat. This episode has appearances by friendly homeless man, and Nikki the hippie, along with performances by Shani, Ama...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:47:00 GMT

TOUR BLOG: Palo Alto/Redwood City

2009 West Coast Tour with Amanda and Shani! Check out our street performing, gifts from flirty little boys, and more performances at Angelica's Bistro! (With special guest Alex Kerckhoff on guitar.)Sp...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:48:00 GMT

TOUR BLOG: Santa Clara

2009 West coast tour: me and Shani!!! In Santa Clara. Check out our version of CRIBS!
Posted by on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:35:00 GMT

TOUR BLOG: Monterey

We love East Village Coffee in Monterey :) Always very music focused venue! Street performing, more perfomring, reflections on performing :) Artist's life on tour check it out:
Posted by on Sun, 31 May 2009 01:23:00 GMT

TOUR BLOG: San Luis Obispo Pt2

2009 West Coast Tour: Watch some pieces of our performance, the gum wall, gluten free brownies, backstreet boys songs, and get to know the band questionaire!
Posted by on Thu, 28 May 2009 01:44:00 GMT

TOUR BLOG: San Luis Obispo Pt1

Another entry for the tour!! Here's a taste from being on Coast 101.3 in San Luis Obispo!
Posted by on Wed, 27 May 2009 21:05:00 GMT

TOUR BLOG: Santa Barbara

Another video to add to the 2009 West Coast Tour!! I love Santa Barbara :)
Posted by on Sun, 24 May 2009 14:34:00 GMT

TOUR BLOG: Genghis Cohen (LA)

Hey!!2nd Tour blog! This was an awesome show thanks to Jack Kovacs who accompanied me :) Check it out!
Posted by on Wed, 20 May 2009 23:05:00 GMT

Tour Blog: Viento Y Agua

Hey!So here's the first blog of the 2009 Amanda Holmes and Shani Shousterman West Coast Tour!! We played in Long Beach at Viento Y Agua, lots of fun :)!!! Omar Perez-Then also performed, he was fantas...
Posted by on Mon, 18 May 2009 10:01:00 GMT