1. Amy LaVere is an American singer, songwriter, and upright bass player based in Memphis, Tennessee.
10 Facts About Amy LaVere
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Amy LaVere has released six albums on Memphis label Archer Records.
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Amy LaVere's family moved 13 times by the time she entered high school, ultimately landing in Detroit where LaVere fronted the alt rockband Last Minute while still in her teens.
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In early 2006, Amy LaVere released her debut album This World Is Not My Home on indie label Archer Records to instant national acclaim.
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Amy LaVere was joined on her album by many accomplished artists, including southern bluesman Jimbo Mathus, formerly of the Squirrel Nut Zippers.
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Amy LaVere toured the United States from coast to coast, played a series of dates with The Swell Season, performed at the Austin City Limits Festival, and shared the stage at the Americana Music Conference with Lyle Lovett, Todd Snider, and others.
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In 2011, Amy LaVere released her third album Stranger Me to critical acclaim.
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On September 28,2011, Amy LaVere was named "Best Singer in Memphis" for the second consecutive year by the city of Memphis, Tennessee.
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In 2013 Amy LaVere teamed up with Memphis musician John Paul Keith and longtime live drummer Shawn Zorn, performing and recording as "Motel Mirrors".
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In 2014 Amy LaVere released her 6th Studio record "Runaway's Diary".