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It wasn't just a concert. It was an event. If you couldn't trek to Buffalo to see Ani's inaugural performance at Righteous Babe's own venue, Babeville, you can see it all on Ani's third concert DVD, Live at Babeville. Click the image for more information.
Ani performing "Little Plastic Castle" from Live at Babeville
Only 5' 2" in height, Ani DiFranco has worked hard to prove that she's big in stature.
Born in Buffalo, New York, Ani was singing and playing guitar long before most of us break out of the doldrums of Kidz Bop and Bubblegum Pop to finally realize what good music actually is. As she grew older, she began touring, developing both her signature style of performance and her extremely loyal fan base. Rather than waiting for some A&R bigwig with an even bigger agenda to sign her, Ani simply created her own label, Righteous Babe Records, which has released 18 of her own studio albums as well as 8 of her wildly popular Official Bootleg Series, allowing people to experience Ani live from the comfort of their own homes.
But its not all about Ani over at Righteous Babe, as she hand-picked 12 exceptional artists to join the label and come along on the righteous ride. In addition to that, Ani has established the Righteous Babe Foundation, which has allowed her to be able to support grassroots cultural and political organizations throughout the country. Perhaps her most ambituous endeavor was taking on the task of restoring the historic Asbury Methodist Church in Buffalo which was in danger of being torn down. The church, built in 1876, has been fully restored and converted into a home for a stunning performance space, art gallery, and jazz club.
After over a decade of hard work, Ani DiFranco's career has blossomed into one that is successful in the rarest forms. Ani has proved that if you shed enough blood, sweat, and tears, you really can do what you want in your own way.
This page, along with the Official Righteous Babe Records page, are the only Myspace accounts affiliated with Ani DiFranco and Righteous Babe Records. Keep in mind that Ani DiFranco does not maintain this page herself, and because there were no 14 year-old girls available, Amanda the trusty intern had no choice but to do it herself.

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Member Since: 6/15/2006
Band Website: righteousbabe.com
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Ani DiFranco: Verses, Aniâ€™s first book of poetry published in the United States, is the ultimate collection of Ani poems and paintings, spanning the years 1990-2006. A beautifully-bound hardcover edition, covering 112 pages, Verses presents a selection of poems, some of which have never before appeared in print, as well as 12 full-page illustrations of original artwork. Click here to get it.

Have you ever wanted to own your very own piece of Ani DiFranco memoribilia? Through RELIXband and the Wear Your Music Charity Project, you can wear Ani DiFranco’s guitar strings as a bracelet. Proceeds go to various charities such as Headcount, The Rex Foundation, SEVA, and others. Click on the banner for more information!

Hey! Dig Ani’s latest addition to the awesome bootleg series, recorded live in Hamburg, Germany. Get all of the details here!

Record Label: Righteous Babe Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Attention all NYC-based Babes- Win Tickets to a Toshi Reagon Show!

Everybody can use a touch of southern hospitality, and we have just the place for you New Yorkers to get it&Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely; with opening performance, Rising Star Fife and Drum Band651 ARTS...
Posted by Ani DiFranco on Fri, 30 May 2008 04:59:00 PST

REGINA SPEKTOR TO PLAY WITH ANI IN PHILLY

Here's an announcement that doesn't break our ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-hearts:Everyone's favorite Russian-born NYC-based singer/songwriter, Regina Spektor will be opening for Ani at her July 9 show ...
Posted by Ani DiFranco on Fri, 30 May 2008 04:48:00 PST

Ani Takes Over the World [Cafe]

CHECK IT OUT....Tomorrow, Friday, May 30, you can hear Ani perform a 45-minute set, live on NPR's World Café. The show is broadcast live on WXPN 88.5 FM, starting at 7:00 p.m. Ani will perform from 8:...
Posted by Ani DiFranco on Fri, 30 May 2008 04:38:00 PST

BRUCE U. UTAH PHILLIPS (1935-2008)

We are saddened to report the passing of a close friend of the RBR family, the folk music community, the American workforce and the homeless population of Nevada County, CA. Utah Phillips, a storytell...
Posted by Ani DiFranco on Wed, 28 May 2008 06:37:00 PST

Ani Field Reps Needed! APPLY NOW!

This is for all of you righteous babes who didn't get a chance to apply to be an RBR field rep the last time we needed 'em.Please read the instructions CAREFULLY. Please do not send your application ...
Posted by Ani DiFranco on Mon, 26 May 2008 11:03:00 PST

Win a Chance to See a Super-Secret Ani Show!

Buy a ticket this week for the July 9 Mann Center show and you might get a chance to attend a Super Secret Ani DiFranco Show. Purchase tickets to Ani's July 9 show at the Mann Center before 11:59pm ES...
Posted by Ani DiFranco on Tue, 20 May 2008 07:07:00 PST

Ani on the Mountain Stage

All the folks who made it to the March 3 Mountain Stage concert witnessed a rare combination of Ani and her band, moe., Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Paul Kelly, and George Stanford each playing a h...
Posted by Ani DiFranco on Wed, 14 May 2008 10:38:00 PST

What the Hell is a Widget?

While I have given myself a promotion from "intern" to "social networking maven," I'm still confused by all of this "widget" business. Am I alone here? What exactly is a widget?Well, for our purpose...
Posted by Ani DiFranco on Fri, 09 May 2008 09:36:00 PST

Righteous Family Featured in Mothering Magazine

For those of you who have been writing, asking for more photos of Ani and her righteous family, search no further than the latest issue of Mothering Magazine! This May June issue of the "natural fa...
Posted by Ani DiFranco on Thu, 08 May 2008 10:28:00 PST

Ani’s June Tour Dates!

The April tour is winding down, but come June the folkin' party starts back up again bringing Ani and the band (Todd Sickafoose on bass, Allison Miller on drums, and Mike Dillon on Vibes/Percussion) b...
Posted by Ani DiFranco on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:32:00 PST