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Listed: Amy Rigby

Photo by Bert Eke

The singer-songwriter Amy Rigby got her start in the late 1980s and early 1990s in spry, New York-based country throwback groups Last Roundup and The Shams. Starting with 1996’s Diary of a Mod Housewife, Rigby has steadily released solo work that can break your heart with the contagious ache in her dry, distinctive voice or make you laugh out loud at the concussive put-downs she doles out. Rigby has a particular knack for turning the quotidian mythic and reminding us that the mythologized are ultimately just some guys. The music has remained rooted in country, but not confined by it. Hers is a guitar-forward style that can incorporate the bright highs of acoustic pop rock, crunchy roadhouse grooves, R&B, and even jazz. Alex Johnson, in his review of Rigby’s most recent release, Hang In There With Me, called the album “tough, witty rock and roll���[that] catalogs a lifetime of drags, uncertainties and disasters, but returns, again and again, to the people, moments and experiences that make it worthwhile, or bearable enough.”

Here are some things that Rigby has been listening to lately.

Warmduscher — “Eight Minute Machines”

Discovered via an online review of their Brooklyn show last year, one that made me want so badly to be sweating in a crowd with this band onstage.

Amelia White — “Get To The Show”

One of my Nashville pals and I love this track from her latest album. Amelia is always out working and rocking, written with the great Gwil Owen… Sometimes I really do miss Nashville!

Daniel Romano — “Impossible Green”

You know when you discover an artist and think wow, this kid’ll go far, then realize they’ve been at it for years, made tons of records, play all the instruments, write, sing and tour their ass off? That’s how it is for me with Daniel Romano. This track comes from his 2017 album Modern Pressure.

Gina Birch — I Play My Bass Loud

Gina’s debut solo album came out just a year ago — I’ve been a fan since hearing the Raincoats in the late 1970s and getting to see them live when they came to NYC back then. She’s one of my heroines for being an artist and uniquely herself in whatever it is she does — music, video, painting. The bass and her opening line: “Sometimes I wake up, and I wonder — what is my job?” Pure Gina/genius!

Wreckless Eric — Inside The Majestic

He’s my husband and labelmate so what the hell — this is from his most recent album Leisureland. People know Eric for his voice and lyrics and guitar, but this is an instrumental track that’s just glorious. I want to see the movie it soundtracks, or at very least a choreographed dance routine with Eric at the piano in a tuxedo.

Michele Stodardt — “These Bones”

A big attraction for me with the Magic Numbers was Michele Stodart’s bass playing and cool vocal contributions, love hearing and seeing her do her solo thing.

Meshell Ndgeocello — The Omnichord Real Book

For the last dozen years, I was bartending/selling books at a small shop in New York’s Hudson Valley. The first time Meshell came in I was tongue-tied, knowing her as a bass playing legend and poet, and thought if she lives here, it’s kind of the center of the universe, right? I really hope to see her play live sometime.

TBHQ — “Planet of Pain” from TBHQ

A radio host on a show I guested on was playing this great track when I walked in. “I really like that,” I thought, and then realized it was my daughter Hazel Rigby who records under the name TBHQ. She’s been performing and recording for years, often instrumental/noise but her voice and lyrics are so wise and honest.

Dory Previn — “The Comedian”

There’s never been anyone like Dory Previn, the pain and ridiculousness of being a human so acutely depicted in song. There’s a new documentary about her, On My Way To Where, by my friend Julia Greenberg with animated segments by Emily Hubley, just making its debut out there. She had a fascinating, fruitful, difficult beautifully productive life and I can’t wait to learn more about her.

Mary Timony — “Dominoes” from Untame The Tiger

Love everything about Mary Timony’s latest solo album Untame the Tiger — the songs, the guitar playing, her voice, the cover!

Swamp Dogg — “Synthetic World”

One of my favorite tracks of all time. Jerry Williams (Swamp Dogg) is still out bringing his music to the people. I’m looking forward to seeing the new documentary Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted — there’s just nobody like this guy.

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Swamp Dogg *July 12, 1942

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Swamp Dogg – Rat On!

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Good News: A new episode of the Bopst Show is now available for free public consumption on Podomatic or wherever you get your podcasts.

Music variety show hosted, mixed and recorded by Chris Bopst featuring words and music by Die Wilde Jagd, Clout, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns, Primal Scream, Lucette, Mr. Mankwa, Jimmy Lloyd, Barry Adamson, Morcheeba, Little Axe, Jack Hansen & His Orchestra, GWAR, Love Is All, and Swamp Dogg. The Bopst Show airs Fridays 4 & 10 PM, Saturdays 4 & 10 AM & PM, and Sundays 4 & 10 AM (EST-USA) on WRWK 93.9 The Work FM. The Bopst Show airs Monday-Fridays, 4-5 AM & PM (EST-USA), on Slack Radio. Until Next Time, Stay Clean

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AmericanaFest 2024 “Must See”

AmericanaFest 2024 “Must See” @americanafest @mistergabelee @caitlincannonmusic @theswampdogg @lawrencerothman @hurrayfortheriffraff @sierraelizabethferrell @turnpiketroubadours @jobiriccio @joshuarilko @waxa_katie @mjlenderman @americana_andy_ @americanahighways #listenbetter #newmusic2024 #musiclists #americanafest2024

AmericanaFest 2024 “Must See” It’s time for AmericanaFest 2024! I’m highlighting some must-sees for anyone else who’s making the trek to Nashville, as well as sharing my choices for the Americana Awards (to be held Wednesday evening at the Ryman Auditorium). My ground rules for the musts – they have to be folks I haven’t seen play before, and they have to be playing at events open to all…

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Swamp Dogg - Blackgrass (2024) … from West Virginia to 125th street …

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Tagged by @elvisqueso for 5 songs I've been listening to a lot lately. I'm still an album person, so these are songs representing records I've been really listening to, but let's see...

Mach-Hommy, "SUR LE PONT d'AVIGNON (Reparation #1)". From the prolific New Jersey/Haitian rapper's newest album, #RICHAXXHAITIAN.

HIPPOTRAKTOR, "Silver Tongue." From the progressive metal band's 2nd album, Stasis.

Swamp Dogg, "Ugly Man's Wife." From Swamp's collection of bluegrass songs, Blackgrass, his 4th album in a completely different genre in 6 years. 81 years old and still pushing his limits.

Kali Uchis featuring KAROL G, "Labios Mordidos," from her wide-ranging new album, ORQUÍDEAS.

Baby Rose & BADBADNOTGOOD, "On My Mind," from their incredible joint release, Slow Burn. Her voice is so singular, perfectly paired with their music.

I don't know, man, I'm all over the place, always. I don't feel like tagging anyone, but if you see this, feel free

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11:55 AM EST March 5, 2024:

Swamp Dogg - "Lady Madonna" From the album   Fab Gear! Mojo Presents 15 Customised Beatles Covers (November 2021)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

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Listen/purchase: Midnight Hour by Swamp Dogg

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How Was I to Know You Cared by Doris Duke

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"Don’t Trust A Woman”

Slick & The Family Brick. 

Okay, this deserves some explanation. Back in the ‘70s, Swamp Dogg hooked up with fellow Tidewater native Gary “U.S.” Bonds to cut some records that no one would pay attention to. That’s just how it is. However, Swamp Dogg (real name Jerry Williams) was a great admirer of Sly Stone and his incredible musical contribution that was Sly & The Family Stone. Swamp Dogg has a weird sense of humor.

Anyhow, it’s awesome. Dig It.

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Swamp Dogg *July 12, 1942

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Swamp Dogg

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Swamp Dogg - Wikipedia