The attendees don't know what to think of Amanda! It is funny, really, in that she is one of the best singer/writers of our day, but the establishment still doesn't get it. I have been following for ten years, and this girl is the genuine thing. Now married to Jason Isbell, not a slouch himself!
Well put. I admit I discovered her really via the guy married to her, but she is a great musician and writer. Lyrics are a special combination of being funny, sore and multi-layered.
I had the immense pleasure of chatting with Amanda a couple of weeks ago following a show. Friendly, funny, exceedingly personable, along with all that talent. She's the real deal.
Not true that the "attendees don't know what to think of Amanda," though. They were followers and fans, who paid to see her, on purpose, because they knew her. But, the rest of your statement is spot on.
Everyone should go and listen to her song "When you need a train it never comes," a song she recorded well before she met Jason. Even then, it was apparent that this was one talented lady!
I saw her with Rod Picott in Kilkenny, her and her five string fiddle, fantastic stuff, words and music, and pretty as all hell as well. She's well able to command a stage with little assistance. Mr. Isbell is a lucky man.
You’re right about “Train”. Love it. I ran across an old b&w movie a few years back, maybe it was a Spenser Tracy movie. Anyway, the lead actress uttered nearly the same line while waiting for a train. Amanda’s song came to mind immediately.
I saw this watching the special on TBS, so many good songs, but this cut me like a knife. Those thousand mile stares and the twisting of great lyrics and a great voice - all held up by a band that absolutely had the perfect feel. I'm absolutely hooked.
In today's world of manufactured music, it is so refreshing to listen to someone with real talent. There is still no substitute for learning how to play an instrument, read and write music and sign. What a beautiful song.
Every now and then the universe blesses us with a true blue songstress. Amanda is one of these. Even the most amateur listener will clearly hear/feel the stark contrast between the karaoke-ish Carrie underwoods, which are a dime a dozen down on music row, and the gold dripping, spirit moving sound of the real thing. Thank you amanda shires for carrying the torch and sharing your heart with us all. You are unlike anything or anyone who's come before you and yet you are also a culmination of them all just the same. There was Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Stevie Nick's, & Amanda Shires. \m/
Not sure why you need to Trash Carrie- they are different artists and they are in different lanes but both amazing in their own right. I LOVE Amanda, I love her quirkiness and her obviously talent in song writing . She got my attention in 2005 and has never lost it.
I have seen her twice, both times at city winery in Manhattan before I retired down south to Savannah, Georgia. She is a great singer/songwriter, and thank God that she helped save Jason Isbell from alcohol addiction, and he helped promote her because she deserves it. Great talents all around… and actually I saw her a third time at Newport folk festival 2019 with the Highwomen. GREAT!
The attendees don't know what to think of Amanda! It is funny, really, in that she is one of the best singer/writers of our day, but the establishment still doesn't get it. I have been following for ten years, and this girl is the genuine thing. Now married to Jason Isbell, not a slouch himself!
Well put. I admit I discovered her really via the guy married to her, but she is a great musician and writer. Lyrics are a special combination of being funny, sore and multi-layered.
I agree. I have been following her since her first album and she is indeed the genuine deal :)
I had the immense pleasure of chatting with Amanda a couple of weeks ago following a show. Friendly, funny, exceedingly personable, along with all that talent. She's the real deal.
He`s a traitor to our cause.
Not true that the "attendees don't know what to think of Amanda," though. They were followers and fans, who paid to see her, on purpose, because they knew her. But, the rest of your statement is spot on.
Everyone should go and listen to her song "When you need a train it never comes," a song she recorded well before she met Jason. Even then, it was apparent that this was one talented lady!
I love that one
I saw her with Rod Picott in Kilkenny, her and her five string fiddle, fantastic stuff, words and music, and pretty as all hell as well. She's well able to command a stage with little assistance. Mr. Isbell is a lucky man.
You’re right about “Train”. Love it. I ran across an old b&w movie a few years back, maybe it was a Spenser Tracy movie. Anyway, the lead actress uttered nearly the same line while waiting for a train. Amanda’s song came to mind immediately.
I saw this watching the special on TBS, so many good songs, but this cut me like a knife. Those thousand mile stares and the twisting of great lyrics and a great voice - all held up by a band that absolutely had the perfect feel. I'm absolutely hooked.
I dont wanna fall in love with another man's wife, but goddamn . . .
In today's world of manufactured music, it is so refreshing to listen to someone with real talent. There is still no substitute for learning how to play an instrument, read and write music and sign. What a beautiful song.
Every now and then the universe blesses us with a true blue songstress. Amanda is one of these. Even the most amateur listener will clearly hear/feel the stark contrast between the karaoke-ish Carrie underwoods, which are a dime a dozen down on music row, and the gold dripping, spirit moving sound of the real thing. Thank you amanda shires for carrying the torch and sharing your heart with us all. You are unlike anything or anyone who's come before you and yet you are also a culmination of them all just the same. There was Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Stevie Nick's, & Amanda Shires. \m/
Not sure why you need to Trash Carrie- they are different artists and they are in different lanes but both amazing in their own right. I LOVE Amanda, I love her quirkiness and her obviously talent in song writing . She got my attention in 2005 and has never lost it.
Preach Kristin!!!! Amen!
@@gregbirkle7391 Agreed. For a skinny girl Carrie has some pipes...
Lyrics
Voice
Tenor guitar
Beautiful
I saw her on Austin City Limits last night. She captured my everything. The best I have heard in a long time! Thank you Amanda!
Small custom baritone guitar!
There's a swoooooooooord in my drink!! ..........I love her
A beautiful performance by Amanda and Larry Campbell could not be more perfect on this song.
my goodness. wonderful.
This women saved Americana music (think about it...) Beautiful song and a brave heart.
I have seen her twice, both times at city winery in Manhattan before I retired down south to Savannah, Georgia. She is a great singer/songwriter, and thank God that she helped save Jason Isbell from alcohol addiction, and he helped promote her because she deserves it. Great talents all around… and actually I saw her a third time at Newport folk festival 2019 with the Highwomen. GREAT!
followed her for a few years now she is awesome Jason too so happy for them in their success and love Great folks their best is yet to come
Even more touching live . . . such a poignant voice.
What maniacs down voted this?
What a sweet voice. Jason is a lucky man.
Wow!!!
What a talent, so great to have to have found her...
“Your eyes a shade of wonder, like if thunder had a color”
I'm absolutely in love with this women.
Join the club!
We all are.
Amazing performance Amanda x
2019
she looks a bit like
Julianne Moore here!
gorgeous woman
Yeah, 100%!
This remains as one of the most artistic performances of any artist today. This is amazing talent.
I don't get it. Not my thing at all in any way, but she bends my whole psyche
love her
With Price, the voice of true country, wonderful voice, terrific musician, Grammy Winner!!
Wow, wow, wow......pure Magic
I've rarely seen her playing guitar, not fiddle
What is that instrument she is playing?
Brian Horton Eastwood tenor electric
In other words a 4 string guitar
Air guitar
What is she playing? A 5 string guitar?
Can't wait to see her in Ann Arbor.
Good stuff 🙂
Superb!
She’s common. Yes she’s pretty and can play fiddle but as far as singing or songwriting ehh... imo
Listen to her "Down Fell the Doves" album and tell me that.
Eric Kincaid their is nothing wrong with her tunes. I was in a shitty mood the day I wrote that.
i might have to give up mandy barnett for this singing angel
She's from Texas. Not common. Yes pretty. I'd say violin over fiddle. Song writing: I'm listening.