Artist description Singer/songwriter alterna-pop genre; very much eclectic with elements of many genres of music. Powerful and honest lyrics - beautiful and driving music.

Music Style A homemade recipe of jazz, blues, pop-rock, and folk

Musical Influences Paul Simon, Carole King, Harry Chapin, John Denver, Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Prince, jazz greats

Similar Artists The Bloodhound Gang! - well, OK, not really... a girl can dream though. (what?)

Artist History Having played regular gigs around mid-Michigan from late ’97 to early ’99, this blonde Midwestern native set off to explore her opportunities abroad. Amanda moved to Germany in the spring of ’99 and has been performing there, enjoying success with an international audience. She has been touring in an ensemble consisting of herself on piano and vocals and the gifted Tomas Svensson on drums and percussion. They are a dynamic combination, delivering Amanda’s songs with the perfect mix of eclecticism and ambience.

Group Members Amanda - writing, arranging, vocals, piano, keyboards and Dutchess of Dorkdom; Ashley Peacock - acoustic guitar, vocals, colon cleanser with the loudest quietness and most unforgettable soul; Ryan Buell - bass, electric guitar, vocals and American farmboy charm; Tomas Svensson - drums, percussion, boyish grin and Swedish humor

Instruments Hmm... well, the Colon Cleanser has to be the favorite, if not the main instrument!! Yes, yes, there are others - listen to see which! (Is that a cheap ploy?) Habt Ihr shon gegessen? Probier's mal!!

Albums in the Beginning there was... and Blue Nothing EP

Press Reviews For extended and raving press reviews singing the praises, visit www.amandasomerville.com

Additional Info Es gibt die Webpage bald auf Deutsch auch! Auf Wiedersurfin'!

Location Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen - Germany

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