Amanda Leggett writes music that reminds us of home. As soothing as they are sorrowful, her songs draw from the light of gospel and the despair of the blues. The result is a quietly hopeful album which invites the listener to stop and be still.
It’s not difficult to unearth the roots of Amanda’s music. Throughout her childhood, the weepy, soulful songs of Patsy Cline and Mahalia Jackson played on the family tape player. Like well-worn relatives, the songs made themselves at home. ‘I loved the old, sad quality of Patsy Cline with her sometimes whimpering, but always strong and womanly voice’, she remembers. Amanda also attributes much inspiration to people like Emmylou Harris, Jon Dee Graham and Aimee Mann, whom she considers to be , ‘somewhat prophetic in the way they draw out the truths of our common lives.’ Ultimately, Amanda’s music distills the beautiful and devastating ways that we relate to one another into songs that pierce the heart and touch the soul.
High time you git yer singin butt down to the Kerrville Folk Festival which starts next Friday and goes for 18 days straight. (breathe, Chris) Right, be there or be square! Love to see you :)
hey you! we were briefly in austin this week, but didn't have enough time to connect w/ you... makes me sad. although we did meet someone who knew graham - greg travis's brother's wife (we delivered some gifts for greg). anyway, how's the creative process going? what's been most helpful to the process? biggest hindrance? praying for you sweet sister!
hehe, good times. i would love to come out there but i'm savin for a car cause that red thing i drive is about to take a dirt nap. you doin any music? what' is your or graham's #? to many things to say over this thing.
We weren't able to talk last night at Dominican Joe's. I think you were out before I finished my set but just wanted to say I really enjoy your music...would have been a pleasure to play with you. Hopefully, some other time =)
hi amanda...thanks for the friend request. i really dig your sound. great songs and solid production. feels like the feeling of being home. cheers and best of luck to you.
hey! man it sucks you aren't at the school this year. I hope you are having luck with your music, keep me posted on shows if you can. I just actually found a couple talented musicians and they want me to sing for them, so I suppose I will try and let you know how that goes as well. anyway, im glad to see you are getting back into your music again!
Hi Amanda! How are you? I am moving to Dallas with my husband and daughter the 2nd week of June. I would love to meet up sometime and catch up when I get down there. Take care and Love
uh...hey..it's todd your steel player. i dont appreciate how you guys wine and dine me with movies and assorted hot teas when we need to practice, but then you dont even call during down time. we need to talk.
Hi Amanda! I've been thinking alot about you lately and wondering how everything is going. Hopefully we will be able to catch up a little. I'm planning a trip to Austin early April. Will you be around?
you are lovely and amazing (i wish i had better words....i would use them)! i enjoyed the show more than anyone there...and i'll arm wrestle anyone who says otherwise. it was super sweet to see you and the man...sorry we couldn't stick around and square dance...i'm an old lady. miss you. love you. can't wait to visit with you (one of these days) over some tea and italian cream cake or gelato.
Your description is perfect...the other night, I scoured my room for something comforting and all I could do was put on your album. Then I could breathe a little easier. Thank you.
i am listening to pandora.com right now to my hem radio station and they are playing YOU. i was in the other room and everyone else in the house is sleeping -- but i still almost screamed! so cool! 'hope you are well..
the wedding was lovely. i can't tell you how happy i am to see you so happy - yeah! i'm sorry that i bailed early.....it's so silly, but after a few bites on the legs, i was a bit cranky... didn't want to break the charm. thank you for letting me be a part of your precious day! i'll see you soon......i'm not through with you yet, sister. :-)
hey we are in austin! i know your wedding is coming up soon or maybe already happen...that is awesome. i talked to lydia jasso and she said she was going to try to make it. that would be awesome.
