Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings's Profile |
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Don't miss our first full-band show of 2008 Feb 4! |
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| Location: | Washington DC |
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| Last Login: | May 26, 2008 (555 days back) |
About Me |
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| Amy Sullivan emerged on the D.C. music scene in 2004 singing with singer/songwriter Ben Hulan. She recorded harmony vocals on three tracks of Bens debut record The Present Plays and soon became a core member of his band Sugar Grove (www.sugargroveband.com) , a bluegrass/Americana group . In early 2006 Sugar Grove went bi-coastal, after Bens move to California, which slowed down the bands show schedule. However, the distance opened up room for Amy to find her own voice as a singer/songwriter.
Amy had written a couple of songs before 2006, but with more time on her hands, she began writing songs with a ferocity and passion that was surprising even to her. Amys desire to stand on her own two feet as a singer/songwriter inspired her to take guitar and songwriting lessons with Shane Hines of Shane Hines and the Trance (www.shanehines.com) to help hone her craft. Shanes soulful approach to songwriting, his instinctual sense of killer melodies and grooves, not to mention his passion on stage have been (and continue to be) huge influences on Amys journey on the musical road. Recently, Amy has teamed up with friend and Nashville songwriter Donna Britton, and the duo have been writing some kickin songs for the country music market. Amys debut record All This Time was released in July 2007. Recorded and produced by Kevin Gutierrez at Assembly Line Studios in Vienna, Virginia, All This Time is a collection of lyrically driven, original alt. country songs. Amy solicited the help of many of her musical friends to bring their talent to her music. Some of the featured musicians playing on All This Time: Ben Hulan, Shane Hines, Andy Zipf, Kevin Gutierrez, Loston Harris, Kevin MacIntire, Ann Marie Calhoun, Fletch Wiley, and many more. Amy is currently working with Shane Hines on her second album due out next year sometime. |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 7/24/2006Band Members:AMY SULLIVAN Guitar/Vocals TIM GRIFFIN Lead Guitar SETH BROWN Drums FABIO GUTIERREZ Bass Influences: Nanci Griffith, Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, Joni Mitchell, Kris Delmhorst, Gillian Welch, Ryan Adams, Willie Nelson. Sounds Like: Americana with a shot of whiskey. Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Americana / Country / Acoustic) |
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My Blog |
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NEW LINE UP FOR 2008!! |
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| The Whiskey Darlings has a new line-up for 2008.
While we bid a fond farewell to John Bolten (he's focusing on his solo career...so keep an eye out for his up-coming shows!), we are p... Posted by Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:44:00 PST |
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All This Time (EP) Nominated for Best Country Recording Wammie! |
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| I am psyched to announce that my debut album All This Time is up for a Wammie (Washington Area Music Association award) in the 'Best Country Recording' category.
WAMA has extended the voting deadline... Posted by Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:35:00 PST |
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’What Should Have Been’ wins an honorable mention in the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest |
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| Well, I said pretty much all that I had to say in the headline, but I guess I should add that I am pretty darned excited about it!!! Next year, I'm shooting for the whole enchilada award!
Rockin' the... Posted by Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:25:00 PST |
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Summer Reading |
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| Just thought I would pass along some great biographies Ive read in the past couple of weeks:
A Simple Twist of Fate: The Making of Blood on the Tracks
Darker than the Deepest Sea: The Search for Nick ... Posted by Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:57:00 PST |
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Dreams and Schemes and Feelin Proud |
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| OK....it's late, well maybe not by musican standards, but I am still up thanks to the state of jetlagged delirium I am experiencing (and now I am slightly enraged that I am writing this blog entry for... Posted by Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:38:00 PST |
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EP PREVIEW!!!! |
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| Hi folks! Tomorrow's the big day! I'm finally posting some tunes from my debut EP All This Time!!!!!! I pick up the final master tonight! As soon as I wrap up the artwork, it will go to manufact... Posted by Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:19:00 PST |
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SONS OF VIRGINIA MOVIE PREMIERE |
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| Yesterday, my mom and I attended the premiere of the independent film SONS OF VIRGINIA at the Arlington Cinema and Draft House. I was very excited to be there to support several friends who worke... Posted by Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:38:00 PST |
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HOME WITH A COLD |
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| Just wanted to let anyone know who might be going to WestSide tonight to see me play, that I am home with a cold tonight. Gotta get better for my shows next week at IOTA and WestSide.
... Posted by Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:45:00 PST |
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IT'S DONE! |
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| Kevin and I did recalls until 2:30 last night to finish the mixes for All This Time! Final mixes done.....mastering on tues....manufacturing in Feb....in my paws (and yours!) in March! Kevin has done ... Posted by Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 02:27:00 PST |
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Countdown to March EP Release Begins! |
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| THE EP WILL BE HERE IN MARCH!!!!
Well, this week we wrapped up recording for my first EP now called All This Time (appropriately titled since it's been over a year in the making)! It sounds amaz... Posted by Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 09:11:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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IOTA, Rock and Roll Hotel, Jammin' Java, Assembly Line Studios, Seth, John Bolten, Jamie Potter and the Hardcore Troubadours, Shane Hines and the Trance, Ripley, Huckleberry, Kid Goat, the starlingtons, The Homestead Act, the reserves, Theron Alexander, Ben Hulan, Ann Marie Calhoun, Brother Shamus, DONNA BRITTON, Atoosa, Andy Zipf, Storm C. Rhode IV, Songwriters' Association of Washington, Washington Area Music Association, Angel Diva, Live Humans in DC - The Variety Open Mic, The Slow Learners, Atlas, THE SKETCHES (Herndon Fest Saturday!), Art Whino, Big Daddy Love Buckets, Alex The Red Robert Parez aka El Rojo, justine, T. Mill, KayRo Music - Artist & Musician Scouting, Terence, Ã…nkhvenaris, AtThisPoint, Who Flung Poo?, Suresh Singaratnam, The Herd of Main Street, Paul Weston, Sam, Charlie Craig, Jamie Nattier, Mike Surratt & The ECB, Nightsky Studios / Ron Vento, robrider, Marty Lowman, My Place-->Your Space™, Ali ♥, Bruce Geibel, Knockouts DC-Men's Hair & Grooming, Rambles.NET Reviews, Jelly Roll Mortals, Anita Lynn, Wes Tucker & The Skillets, Lotus Eater, Dan, The Courtney Janes
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