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Troubled Men PodcastFeral Zone 30 AMY RIGBY: A MOD HOUSEWIFE TELLS ALLThe legendary songwriter, singer, guitarist, and author captured the spirit of a generation with her 1996 album "Diary Of A Mod Housewife," then chronicled her formative years in the NYC underground in her celebrated memoir, "Girl To City." The followup, "Girl To Country," covers her time as a single mother in the Nashville songwriting scene. Touring in support of the new book and her latest album, "Hang In There With Me," produced by her punk rock luminary husband, Wreckless Eric, Amy joins René in the Feral Zone to connect all the dots.
Topics include an ice storm, the F...
2026-02-051h 22
Girl To Country: A MemoirPrologueNew York singer songwriter Amy Rigby finds herself at a church service in Nashville. Thirty-five years old—uncomfortably close to being over the hill —she's exploring the possibility of a songwriting career while she tries to find someone to release her first solo album Diary Of A Mod Housewife."It was 1994, the year Kurt Cobain killed himself and Michael Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley. A few months later, OJ Simpson would be arrested for murder...Church sounded like it could be interesting, or at least amusing. Maybe even helpful? I didn't know what I believed anymore."So...
2025-12-1728 min
Still EvolvingStill Evolving with Dr. Amy and Robert Rigby-HallSummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Amy and Robert Rigby-Hall explore the themes of resilience, adaptability, and personal growth. Rigby-Hall shares his journey through various cultures and professional roles, emphasizing the importance of psychological flexibility and support systems in navigating adversity. They discuss the impact of cultural perspectives on positivity and trust, the significance of self-reflection, and the power of curiosity in understanding different viewpoints. The conversation concludes with actionable takeaways for personal growth, including the practice of gratitude and affirmations.Today’s GuestRobert Rigby-Hall is Chief Pe...
2025-11-0422 min
The God Cast - Religion - Football - Comedy - Music - Politics - Celebrities with Fr Alex FrostAmerican Singer Songwriter Amy Rigby - The God CastAmy Rigby has established herself as one of America’s enduring underground/cult/indie artists, combining the insight and humor of country and folk songwriting with classic rock craftsmanship and punk DIY spirit. Raised in Pittsburgh, schooled in late 70s lower Manhattan, she formed pre-Americana country band Last Roundup and Richard Hell’s favorite girl group the Shams in NYC's East Village before launching a solo career with 90s classic album Diary Of A Mod Housewife. Amy’s honest, kinetic songwriting has earned her praise from critics (“pithy wisdom, acerbic pen and sterling American guitar classicism” MOJO) and other artists: “...
2025-08-0630 min
C86 Show - Indie PopAmy Rigby - The Shams and Last RoundupAmy Rigby in conversation with David Eastaugh
https://www.amyrigby.com/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Girl-City-Memoir-Amy-Rigby
After playing with several New York bands she began a solo career, recording several albums which had only modest sales despite enthusiastic reviews. She settled into a career of touring while raising a daughter, then formed a duo with Wreckless Eric, whom she also married. As of November 2011 they continue to tour from a base in upstate New York. She is the author of a memoir, Girl to City.
2025-03-051h 25
13th Floor MusicTalkHanging In There With Amy RigbyAmy Rigby has just release a new studio album. Its titled Hang In There With Me and it was made with her husband Wreckless Eric.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Amy about making music post-covid, aging, Dylan, bangs and baseball. All the pressing topics of the day!
2024-09-2418 min
The Partially Examined LifePEL Presents NEM#222: Amy Rigby's Nostalgic SimplicityAmy started out as an NYC punk fan, was in the "cow punk" band Last Roundup with her brother, and then in a vocal trio called The Shams that released an album and an EP around 1993. She finally emerged as a full front-person as a solo artist in 1997; she's since released nine solo albums plus three more with her husband Wreckless Eric, who now serves as her producer. We discuss "Bricks" from Hang In There With Me (2024), "Genovese Bag" by Amy Rigby and Wreckless Eric from A Working Museum (2012), and "Beer and Kisses" from Diary of a...
2024-09-131h 15
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy PodcastNEM#222: Amy Rigby's Nostalgic SimplicityAmy started out as an NYC punk fan, was in the "cow punk" band Last Roundup with her brother, and then in a vocal trio called The Shams that released an album and an EP around 1993. She finally emerged as a full front-person as a solo artist in 1997; she's since released nine solo albums plus three more with her husband Wreckless Eric, who now serves as her producer. We discuss "Bricks" from Hang In There With Me (2024), "Genovese Bag" by Amy Rigby and Wreckless Eric from A Working Museum (2012), and "Beer and Kisses" from Diary of a...
2024-09-131h 14
Nakedly Examined Music PodcastNEM#222: Amy Rigby’s Nostalgic Simplicity
As a young person in NYC, Amy played briefly in a punk band, then in the “cow punk” band Last Roundup with her brother, and then in a vocal trio called The Shams that released an album and an EP around 1993. She finally emerged as a full front-person as a solo artist in 1997; she’s since released nine solo albums plus three more with her husband Wreckless Eric, who now serves as her producer.
We discuss “Bricks” from Hang In There With Me (2024), “Genovese Bag” by Amy Rigby and Wreckless Eric from A Working Museum (2012), and “Beer and Kisses” from D...
2024-09-1000 min
Stereo Embers: The PodcastStereo Embers The Podcast 0398: Amy Rigby"Hang In There With Me"
If you're an artist, you either move West or you move East. In the case of the Pennsylvania-born Amy Rigby, she went east. Landing in New York in the late seventies, Rigby absorbed the music of the city and took assiduous notes about punk rock, indie scenesters and the rhythms of the age. I'm zipping through time here, but if you want to know about Rigby's New York years, read her fabulous memoir Girl To City, which I think is one of the best books about music ever written. She later married Will Rigby of...
2024-08-281h 24
You, Me and An Album158. Amy Rigby Discusses Fountains of Wayne, self-titledSend a textSinger-songwriter Amy Rigby (solo, The Shams, The Last Roundup) has had a longstanding admiration for the power-pop band Fountains of Wayne, and she joins Al to chat about the band’s self-titled debut album from 1996. Amy talks about how she got into Fountains of Wayne and what it is about their first album that makes it especially notable. She highlights some of her favorite songs from the album and discusses how well Chris Collingwood and Adam Schlesinger integrated humor into their songwriting. Amy also delves into the making of her new album Hang In Th...
2024-08-181h 14
Diary Of Amy RigbyHere's Where You BelongGigs are what life makes them. We lost our dear music friend Scott Schinder two weeks ago. He wrote about music and shared what he loved. He and I saw so many shows together. This one's for him.Live audience recording of Here's Where You Belong, thanks to Henry Laura
2023-06-2911 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyLoving The AlienTravel with my husband Eric can be entertaining. And does a rental car make the couple?I cover a song I shouldn't have dared, it was fun!
2023-06-1910 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyWindow SeatGoing west and then east, thankful to be traveling.Couldn't resist this cover to end the show.
2023-06-0416 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyGimme A SliceDoing what we always do isn't second nature anymore...Thanks for listening! The song I included here seems to be having a moment right now. Apologies to the other A & E !
2023-05-0907 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyMy Own ShoesOwning up to being female, live Everything Is Fine podcast event and...shoesSongs in this episode-Invisible from Middlescence- WTICBIYS from A One Way Ticket To My Life (80s/90s 4 track demos)
2023-04-1909 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyForever MomGoing to see Magnetic Fields makes me fall in love with the live music experience all over again. Sitting at the kids table. Feeling protective.I felt so inspired and learned & recorded a fave MF composition for this. Thanks for listening!
2023-04-0710 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyManny More...Ann DothersBeing where you are...Festival billing and getting on with stuff.Includes a cover of a Traveling Wilburys song I always dig when it comes up on long drives. I'm no Jeff Lynne but it was fun to have a go!
2023-03-3009 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyDear Mistress FantasyHave you been watching Daisy Jones and the Six? It's great fun to dream about swilling champagne in the recording studio - the reality is often a lot more mundane.(A) pot on the porch is as crazy as it gets around here.With apologies to CS&N!
2023-03-1711 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyEnough For NowGlad to be working a little, just a little glad to be working.Includes a snippet of a difficult song I'm trying to learn. It may take a while!Thanks for listening.
2023-03-0207 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyLet The Monkey RollA visit from a toddler. Learning life skills never stops - and where did those waffle irons go?This episode includes a bit of a rough demo for a song I wrote called Kid Again.Thanks for listening!
2023-02-2009 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyPlaying The Artist CardThe benefits of sticking to it...A good time in FloridaNo extra music this time - I am really trying to get the second draft of my book finished so a little pushed!Hope you enjoy this episode.
2023-01-2309 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyThis TimeInternal monologue as I get ready to fly down to Florida. Lucky to be going! Trying to make the most of this thing called life. I include a song I wrote on the plane three years ago flying back home....
2023-01-1106 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyYou Wear It WellDressing for the long game. I try to find clothes for Eric's daughter's wedding and realize that as the years add up we're just lucky to be around for the celebrations.Musical bit here in tribute to a recently departed genius of song...
2022-12-3011 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyHere In The VestibuleTime change and times change: Joyce; Sally, Frank & Emma...and Dad.Track in this episode Not Dark Yet
2022-11-1216 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyThe ExA short tale about keeping the fantasy alive.Includes a demo of a new song Gimme BangsThanks for listening!
2022-10-2608 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyMy Secret Stevie LifeWanting to be real, and good - and maybe to hug a tree...with the great Stevie Nicks as guide.Songs in this episode: Invisible & a snippet of Sorcerer (Stevie cover)
2022-09-2610 min
Everything is FineA Creative Midlife and Beyond with Amy RigbyOur guest today is Amy Rigby. Amy is a singer/songwriter who performed in such bands as The Last Roundup and The Shams. Her 1996 solo debut, Diary of a Mod Housewife, led to her being named "Songwriter of the Year" by Spin magazine. She's the author of the 2019 memoir, Girl to City, which traces her journey from Elton John-worshipping suburban Pittsburgh girl to punk rock-loving CBGB denizen, and beyond. She has also written for Slate, the Village Voice, and Talkhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-121h 11
Diary Of Amy RigbyClean LaundryDad, and dealing with dementia. Writing and music are the only ways I can make sense of any of this right now. Hope maybe this helps someone else to deal.Music inspiration from Mississippi John Hurt
2022-09-0714 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyMurray Hill Take The Wheel"...and I think my spaceship knows which way to go." Sometimes a trip to Manhattan and some good old classic rock is what it takes to make it through.Traffic, and Traffic. Music in this episode - you get one guess.
2022-08-2310 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyGiving It All AwayDropping some of the heavy weight of stuff I've been carrying around forever. Should be easy to get rid of most of it...right?Heard this JJ Cale song when I was thinking about archives and career ephemera and it felt just perfect.
2022-08-0910 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyLOST/NOT LOSTVanity, tragedy and everything in between. Prayers to St. Anthony. Worked in a new song demo (spot the Spinal Tap reference). Shout out to my invisible friends Kim and Jenn at Everything is Fine podcast.
2022-07-1207 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyLearn To LieEngland, NYC, upstate...a little bit of this and that because sometimes the big things are just too big.Apologies to Dr. Hook...
2022-06-2311 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyLike Walking In The RainSerendipity and hard life lessons - sometimes the teacher is there all along. An appreciation of a true star Ronnie Spector. Buy Ronnie’s book Be My Baby at your local bookstore or order online through bookshop.org. Her story will make you laugh, wince, cry and remember why she is truly one of the greats – her voice! The postscript she wrote in November 2021 will lift and then break your heart.You can find All I Want on The Very Best Of Ronnie Spector. (I recorded my own version for Middlescence in 1998)If you or...
2022-05-3114 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyBetter HelpLooking for self-knowledge isn't the escape it used to be. Virtual appointments remind me of the old days when therapy meant furniture that didn't come off the street.Music in this episode: So You Know Now from Little Fugitive Invisible from Middlescence
2022-04-2309 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyUp In The AirGoing out west to visit my grown up daughter Hazel, I think about travel and getting older. How good it feels to see your kid doing good, how much I love Southern California. A fellow passenger's question on the way home gives me pause.With a bit of music inspired by Joni Mitchell's This Flight Tonight, which thanks to Hazel I found out was a hit for Nazareth? Never knew that. There's forever so much to learn.It's the one year anniversary of the Diary podcast! Thanks for listening.
2022-03-2412 min
Diary Of Amy RigbySetting OutTraveling and family, regret and wondering who we musicians are on the road without a guitar. Invisible Tomorrow's All We've Got from A One Way Ticket To My Life
2022-03-0807 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyMemories Are Made Of ThisFunny how the mundane experiences inspire and remind us who and what we love. UK travel, tea and biscuits. Music in this episode: Invisible from Middlescence and Do You Remember That from A Working Museum by Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby
2022-02-1908 min
Books Shows Tunes & Mad ActsReflections with Amy RigbySinger/songwriter, blogger, and memoirist Amy Rigby joins us today for a wise and fun conversation about her 30-year career, including her CBGB days, having Ronnie Spector feature one of her songs, meeting Wreckless Eric, writing her memoir, and work during the pandemic. Known for her clever, funny, and sometimes vengeful lyrics, Amy is beloved by her fans (including Jennifer's mom!) for her insights into everyday living and surviving. This conversation is no exception with Amy reflecting on legacy, mortality, murder and tea towels. An unforgettable episode. With co-host Bill Aho.Amy's website: https://www.amyrigby.c...
2022-02-0556 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyThank You For The DaysGo on, treat yourself. Or should I? Every time a new year rolls around, I go through the same struggle: To splurge on a beautiful handprinted calendar or take what I'm given. What would you do?The Dolphin Studio is the home of the beautiful calendar.Music in this episode:InvisibleDays
2022-01-1506 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyFree ParkingLow-key holiday joy, music and a day at the bookstore/bar.Music in this episode: Invisible Shopping Around Waters of March by Susannah McCorkle
2021-12-3011 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyJust PantsI was hoping a pair of overalls would lead me in a new direction, but old ways are hard to shake, especially in challenging times.Tracks in this episode:InvisibleSome of Shelly's Blues - Mike Nesmith cover
2021-12-1608 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyHello Margaret, It's Me AmyTrying to write (and swing) myself out of some darkness. Gigs, getting older; Margaret Renkl and (what else) a cameo by Bob Dylan.Songs in this episode: Invisible (theme music - from Middlescence) You're Getting Old - early 90s demo from A One Way Ticket To My Life
2021-11-1809 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyPlattekill 1 & 2I wrote and recorded the first half of this post/episode back in August, but it felt too effortfully "light" so I decided to shelve it.The second half came to me two weeks ago at a writing workshop in Michigan where I was instructor and student of some great poets and novelists. I recorded a cover song to go with it.When places we don't even like become an important part of our lives, we realize we did like them after all, at least a little bit.Songs in this episode I...
2021-10-2511 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyFifty Feet From StardomA hose is a hose is a hose...As promised, a more lighthearted episode.
2021-09-2707 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyStress TestSometimes it's all a little too much. Covid burnout, post-Ida angst; vertigo and...Dad.
2021-09-1205 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyI Am The Owl ManA mysterious visitor; small town livin'; Nanci Griffith.Music in this episode Invisible from Middlescence a late-night version of Nanci's The Flyer (nb This is a late-night cover of Nanci Griffith's The Flyer...I originally did a version for the Nanci tribute Trouble In The Fields that Pete and Maura Kennedy put together - here just trying to capture a little of the moment in one of my favorite songs. Maybe I was drawn to it cause she mentions Pittsburgh but I think she really captured that lonely but hopeful feeling of being a woman on...
2021-08-2511 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyPersona"I never thought I'd develop such a fondness for boats" and other thoughts on identity, ambition - and gravity.Songs in this episode: Intro music - Invisible from Middlescence Read the Room - unreleased demo, 2020
2021-07-2808 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyFirst Tuesday In JulyManhattan miles, memories and hopes. This old girl's out, but her old man's in.Songs in this episode: Invisible (theme music) Dirty Bridge both from Middlescence
2021-07-1314 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyJust Say NoAm I eternally hopeful, or just a pushover? Learning to say no, one random encounter at a time.Music in this episode The Good Girls from Diary Of A Mod Housewife Invisible from Middlescence
2021-07-0106 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyAnd It Goes On and On and On and...Working hard or hardly working; a return to some kind of normal. Journey, George and the old broom knows all the corners.
2021-06-1706 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyDown In The Old HotelPassing pandemic time in front of British tv shows Escape To The Country and the Hotel Inspector, I end up seeing too many scary parallels. Is it time to go back to work yet?Songs in this episode: Invisible from Middlescence You're Getting Old from A One Way Ticket To My Life
2021-06-0206 min
2021-05-1906 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyWitness 2Pandemic wedding anniversary; ghosts of past tours...burgers and ancient amplifiers - these are the things memories are made of.
2021-05-0407 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyStop The World And Let Me OffTrying to keep up with the way we do things now can wear a person out...Music in this episode Invisible from Middlescence The Old Guys from The Old Guys
2021-04-1412 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyRambling VinesBook returns; poison ivy. Pay it forward and farewell to a friend. Looking back; trying to write a new book. Bongo therapy.Music in this episode from Middlescence: Invisible Ivory Tower
2021-03-3112 min
2021-02-0449 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyLFTM - Prove You Are AliveTonight we're going to party on the Looking For The Magic podcast - Amy and @paranoiacs Elizabeth Nelson will discuss the weird magic of birthday shows, wedding gigs gone wrong...join us live at 6:30 pm, working on your birthday is proof you're alive.Happy Birthday Amy!
2021-01-2841 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyLFTM - Feels Like The First TimeElizabeth and Amy discuss firsts. First studio recording sessions, first tours and more! Looking For the Magic stream live on Youtube Wednesday's at 6:30pm EST on the LFTM youtube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVrR6LQ_mBP3ae1IOBs56Q
2021-01-1453 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyLFTM - Protests! 01-06-20Elizabeth and Amy discuss the unfolding insurrection in Washington D.C. and talk about protest songs.
2021-01-0740 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyPersonal WorstGood riddance to 2020, the shittiest year. Sharing stories of worst gigs, stage outfits, venues and performances by other bands. Also things we thought might be crap that turned out to be good.Referenced in this episode:The Center Of Nowhere - documentary about Springfield MO music sceneBobby Keys documentary: Every Night's A Saturday NightGlenfargPhillyBusiness suits on stage"The jacket"Replacements at the RitzLuton on LSDLove for NRBQRod Stewart's autobiography
2021-01-0340 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyNo Snow, No ShowElizabeth and Amy brave a December snow storm Wednesday night. It doesn't take a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.Bee Gees docLuc Sante's Maybe The People Would Be The TimesAlright Alright Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklater's Dazed & ConfusedBraving the elementsJimmy Page's argyle vest; Kurt Cobain's sweaterYo La Tengo's Hanukkah shows & Do You Remember ThatSex Pistols Pittsburgh show that never happened
2020-12-1856 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyLiveWe share memories of first live shows, last live shows, best nights ever and hope for future gigs.Peter Murphy at RoselandSonny & Cher The late David OlneyDrive-By TruckersWussyFave music venueshttps://youtu.be/PwXQpT7Vkqk
2020-12-0540 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyLooking For the Magic - Positively BobThis is the second episode of Elizabeth Nelson and Amy Rigby's podcast about music. This week we share some reflections on Columbia Recording Artist Bob Dylan.Show Notes: 11.25.20Conversations with Tom Petty / Paul ZolloThey Might Be Giants / Live at The Music Hall of Williamsburg 11.29.15Emma Swift / Blonde on the TracksPeter Paul & Mary / Blowin’ in the WindHippies / Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues AgainBob Dylan / Biograph Bob Dylan / True Confessions Tour with Tom Petty & The HeartbreakersBob...
2020-12-0154 min
Diary Of Amy RigbyLooking For the Magic - HeroesElizabeth Nelson and Amy Rigby's Looking For The Magic gets off to a start with a discussion of current reads, brushes with greatness and things you shouldn't say to your heroes.Discussed in this episode:Peter Frampton's memoir Do You Feel Like I DoChris Frantz's book - Remain In LovePittsburghRichard ThompsonShantsInterviewing NRBQ; Terry AdamsBill Monroe & The Bluegrass BoysTouring with Warren ZevonJill SobuleTom PettyJoe Strummer; The ClashBeethoven; Theme from St. Elmo's FireHerb...
2020-11-3031 min
Focus on WHYEverything is Energy with Angela RigbySelf-development, positivity, focus and energy are the themes covered in this episode with Pranic Healer, Angela Rigby. Angela's approach to wellbeing and mental health ignited after experiencing burnout and led to an unrivalled passion and purpose in her life. From a traumatic business in the fire and flood restoration industry to an enlightening conversation that changed everything. With peace of mind, this was Angela's way forward. KEY TAKEAWAY "Look up. Have positive thoughts. We are going through a lot of stuff at the moment but there is always a new beginning. It's just h...
2020-08-1732 min
Girl To City: A Memoir20. Diary Of A Mod Housewife/EpilogueAugust, 1996. The month everything went right.My first solo album. Modern dermatology. A kid who quotes Homer Simpson. The slow realization that the road goes on forever...Songs in this episode:Twenty Questions - Diary Of A Mod HousewifeDon't Know Nothin' - Faulkner, Dylan, Heinz & Me (that's Tony Gilkyson on guitar)Tomorrow's All We've Got - A One Way Ticket To My LifeOne Off - The Old Guys
2020-08-1248 minGirl To City: A Memoir19. Welcome To L.A.1996. New York and Los Angeles. Letting go and finally getting somewhere...Songs in this episode:You're Getting Old - mid-90s demo, A One Way Ticket To My LifeDown Side Of Love - Diary Of A Mod HousewifeTime For Me To Come Down - Diary Of A Mod Housewife
2020-08-0537 minGirl To City: A Memoir18. Temp Of The MonthBreaking up is hard to do. The beginnings of Diary Of A Mod Housewife. Temp jobs and uncomfortable elevator encounters.Songs included in this episode:When A Piece Of The Sky Falls - early 90s demo A One Way Ticket To My LifeAlways With Me - From the Shams QuiltThe Good Girls - Diary Of A Mod Housewife
2020-07-2936 minGirl To City: A Memoir17. You'll Be A Woman SoonThe magic of three; life as a rock mom and the loud majesty of Urge Overkill and Big Muff distortion pedals...Songs in this episode:Down At The Texaco - early unreleased Shams demoAlmost Had Me Convinced - early 90s demo, A One Way Ticket To My LifeThat Tone Of Voice - Diary Of A Mod Housewife
2020-07-2243 minGirl To City: A Memoir16. Outside Looking InMoving to Williamsburg, back when Brooklyn was...Brooklyn. A day job at Tudor City. The Shams make an album, and a video.Songs in this episode:All I Want original demo - A One Way Ticket To My LifeFarmer's Daughter - Shams rehearsal tape Dec. 1990Dressed To Kill - The Shams from Quilt, 1991
2020-07-1544 minGirl To City: A Memoir15. Only A DreamAdjusting to life post-October 1988. Harmonies and laughs with baby Hazel and the Shams; touring with the Indigo Girls, and an introduction to that sleepy backwater on the other side of the East River: Williamsburg, Brooklyn.Songs in this episode:Beauty Parlor Rag - the Shams, early demoIf I Had The Sense - the Shams live at Saint Marks Poetry ProjectThanks for listening! amyrigby.com
2020-07-0825 minGirl To City: A Memoir14. Matching Mother Daughter OutfitThe last Last Roundup; birth of the Shams and life is a mother.Songs in this episode:Grow Up Daddy - the Shams early demoOnly A Dream - original demo - A One Way Ticket To My LifeOnly A Dream - the Shams, Quilt, 1991Little One - cassette demo Little One - the Shams unreleased, 1989
2020-07-0154 minGirl To City: A Memoir13. Just A Little Is EnoughMaking tracks in...Springfield, Missouri. A visit from a true inspiration. And "good evening, um, Ruston!"? Last Roundup on record and on tour.Songs in this episode: Just A Little Is Enough - Last Roundup, TwisterRebel Girl, Rebel Girl - Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby, A Working MuseumFind me here: amyrigby.com
2020-06-2432 minGirl To City: A Memoir12. Until I DieSaying "I do," and keeping on doing. Playing for some tough customers (my parents) and going solo at the long term temp job variety show.Songs in this episode:Beer & Kisses - from Diary Of A Mod HousewifeAt The Well - from Last Roundup/TwisterFile Clerk Blues - live on WRLT, 1996
2020-06-1733 minGirl To City: A Memoir11. Positively Fourteenth StreetTwo girls, two guys, one upright bass, lap steel, three acoustic guitars, banjo, fiddle and a washboard in NYC and Nashville: getting good takes time. And love is a country compilation cassette.Songs in this episode:Playin' the Fool - Last Roundup, TwisterA Little Is Enough - recorded for this episodeThanks for listening! Questions and comments, drop me a line at amyrigby.com
2020-06-1049 minGirl To City: A Memoir10. Summer Of My Wasted YouthIt took a while, but in 1982-83 I finally started writing songs and playing music for real, although "real" is relative as the results were pretty primitive. But the energy and intent was there! The first version of Last Roundup; East Village sights and sounds, early demos.Songs included in this episode:Bargain Bin by Last Roundup - early demo (Dec 1982)Bordeline by Last Roundup - early demo (July 1982)You Don't Have To Worry - song demo cassette (1983?)Summer Of My Wasted Youth - Middlescence
2020-06-0347 minGirl To City: A Memoir9. Like Jean Seberg In BreathlessBack in New York, 1982. Ladies love outlaws until they learn to love themselves. Working a day job and learning the importance of a good cast iron skillet. Discovering country music.Songs in this episode:The We That Never Was - rough demo, 2004?Like Jean Seberg In Breathless - written & recorded for this episode
2020-05-2752 minGirl To City: A Memoir8. Chasing RaincoatsLife as a London art student & music fan circa 1980-81, in a squat with punk legacy that included first rehearsals by the Raincoats. Fashion illustration attempts; encounters with a past love and a future one, Songs in this episode:Apple Green - 1991 demo A One Way Ticket To My LifeFour Years Ago - early demo (1983-4?) here
2020-05-2036 minGirl To City: A Memoir7. Dark Angel1980. He wore a tank top in winter and summer. But I loved him.Songs in this episode:Dark Angel - original demo version + The Shams from QuiltDon't Make Me Laugh (B. DeMain/A. Rigby) demo rough
2020-05-1323 minGirl To City: A Memoir6. Urban Pioneers Wanted1979: The Clash; a homemade club in lower Manhattan...and my first band.Songs in this episode:Slow Burner - The Old GuysIf You Won't Hang Around - The Sugar Tree (also 18 Again)Victory - Stare Kits live at Tier 3 1979Tycoon - Stare Kits live at Tier 3 1979
2020-05-0645 minGirl To City: A Memoir5. The Married ManagerYou never forget your first broken heart...or your first trip to England.Songs used in this episode:The Leader from The Sandinista! ProjectQuestions I Can't Answer sample from Faulkner, Dylan, Heinz & MeStratford on Avon
2020-04-2934 minGirl To City: A Memoir4. Second Year1977. Friends, family, fashion illustration and trying to figure out where I fit into it all. Oh, and the Sex Pistols are coming.Songs used in this episode:Yankee Wheels from The Stiff Generation & Faulkner, Dylan, Heinz & MeAlways With Me from Little Fugitive and the Shams' Quilt
2020-04-2224 minGirl To City: A Memoir3. Girl To CityArt school, black jeans from Trash & Vaudeville, and my first trip to the Bowery with a boy named Bob.Songs used in this episode:Bob live version from Faulkner, Dylan Heinz & Me + studio version The Old GuysDancing With Joey Ramone from Little Fugitive
2020-04-1537 minGirl To City: A Memoir2. Be A Model, Or Just Look Like OneBabysitting, booze and boys; tall boots and the majesty of rock. Amy ventures on her own to downtown Pittsburgh, falls in love and plans her trajectory to NYC.Songs used in this episode:Girls Got It Bad from Little FugitiveDirty Bridge (Elliot Easton/A. Rigby) from MiddlescenceQuestions/comments? email me here
2020-04-0828 minGirl To City: A Memoir1. Prologue/Elton GirlIn this first episode, Amy's teenage daughter poses a question that sends the songwriter and musician looking back towards her Catholic girlhood in 60s/70s Pittsburgh; early musical obsessions and attraction to New York City.Amy's songs used in this episodePlaying Pittsburgh from The Old GuysHousecleaning from A One Way Ticket To My LifeQuestions/comments? Find me here
2020-03-3039 min
Americana OneShow 43 “Girl to City:” The Remarkable Amy RigbyBy Ken Paulson –
We’ve been fans of Amy Rigby since meeting her at a party at Greg Trooper’s home in Nashville in 2002. Both Amy and Greg were working on new albums and played some new songs. Trooper played “Muhammed Ali (The Real Meaning of Christmas)” and Amy followed with “Are We Ever Going to Have Sex Again?” Both songs were jaw-dropping, for slightly different reasons.
Common to both, though, was honesty and a refreshing perspective. That – and a healthy shot of irreverence – have been the hallmarks of both Amy and Greg’s work.
There’s great news for...
2020-03-0625 minAmericana OneShow 43 “Girl to City:” The Remarkable Amy RigbyBy Ken Paulson – We’ve been fans of Amy Rigby since meeting her at a party at Greg Trooper’s home in Nashville in 2002. Both Amy and Greg were working on new albums and played some new songs. Trooper played “Muhammed Ali (The Real Meaning of Christmas)” and Amy followed with “Are We Ever Going to Have Sex Again?” Both…
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2020-03-0625 minAmericana OneShow 43 “Girl to City:” The Remarkable Amy RigbyBy Ken Paulson – We’ve been fans of Amy Rigby since meeting her at a party at Greg Trooper’s home in Nashville in 2002. Both Amy and Greg were working on new albums and played some new songs. Trooper played “Muhammed Ali (The Real Meaning of Christmas)” and Amy followed with “Are We Ever Going to Have Sex Again?” Both…
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2020-03-0625 min
The Dale Wiley ShowAmy RigbyI got to have a really run conversation with Amy Rigby about her memoir Girl to City and her trip to the country., Springfield, Missouri to record with Lou Whitney. And how Hazel Dickens just showed up one afternoon.
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2020-02-0232 min
Ink in Your VeinsEp. 147: Amy Rigby on Memoir Writing, Songwriting, and Tending BarAMY RIGBY is a songwriter, musician and performer. Her most recent album The Old Guys was voted one of the top 100 albums of 2018 in the Pazz & Jop US music critics’ poll. Her memoir Girl To City is newly out She plays her songs all over the world and writes online at diaryofamyrigby.wordpress.com. She lives with her husband and sometime duet partner Wreckless Eric in New York’s Hudson Valley. When she isn’t touring, she pours beer and sells books at The Spotty Dog in Hudson.How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of wor...
2019-10-1135 min
Songwriter StoriesAmy RigbyAmy Rigby weaves observational wit and interpersonal scenarios into songs that are perceptive, genuine and easily relatable.
2019-07-1846 min
Inside the OutpostAmy Rigby - interview and performance Amy Rigby brought her trio (including her husband Wreckless Eric) to the Outpost for the spring season closing concert in a beautiful outdoor setting at Montclair's Van Vleck House and Garden, and she spoke with us there about her music and upcoming book. The episode includes a live version of her beautiful song "The Summer of My Wasted Youth." It takes an incredible community of volunteers who donate their time and expertise to produce the Outpost in the Burbs concert series, and as we close this first season of the podcast we want to acknowledge everyone's commitment...
2019-07-0141 min
LifeMinute EntertainmentAmy RigbyAmy Rigby’s music career started out in the late 80’s with the cow-punk group The Last Roundup and then with all-girl group The Shams in the early 90’s. In 1996, after becoming a mother she felt inspired to go solo, recording Diary of a Mod Housewife. The singer-songwriter is now back with The Old Guys her latest release on Southern Domestic Recordings and produced by her husband, musician Wreckless Eric. Rigby sat down with LifeMinute recently and gave us a rundown on the new record as well as plans for a book release next year, all before taking the stage...
2018-05-2502 min
Stereo HysteriaEpisode 285: Amy RigbyAmy Rigby - All I WantAmy Rigby - Dancing With Joey RamoneAmy Rigby - The Summer Of My Wasted Youth (Cat's Cradle, Carrboro, NC February 26, 2003)The Last Roundup - Cast Iron GirlThe Last Roundup - Mary Beth EdwardsThe Shams - Stuck Here On The GroundThe Shams - File Clerk BluesAmy Rigby - KnapsackAmy Rigby - Don't Break The HeartAmy Rigby - Cynically YoursAmy Rigby - Are We Ever Gonna Have Sex Again (World Cafe, Philadelphia, PA 2003)Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby...
2018-04-061h 59
Michael ShelleyGuest: Amy Rigby from Nov 12, 2016Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby - "Do You Remember That?"
Gary Lewis & The Playboys - "You Baby!"
Rusty & Doug Kershaw - "I lIke You (Like This)"
Coasters, The - "Love Potion No. 9"
Sexteto Electronico Moderno - "Divagando"
Rezillos, The - "Getting Me Down"
Cymbaline, The - "Peanuts And Chewy Macs"
Lester Flatt - "I Live The Life Of Riley"
Fats Domino - "Big Mouth"
Pernice Brothers, The - "Working Girls (Sunlight Shines)"
Amy Rigby - "20 Questions"
Amy Rigby - "Interview"
Amy Rigby - "Dont Break The Heart"
Flying Machine - "Maybe We've Been Loving Too Long"
Bob Ehret - "Stop...
2016-11-1723 min
The Songs and Stories PodcastMichael Gaither - Songs and Stories #153: A Post-Show Chat with Amy RigbyA post-concert chat with New York songwriter Amy Rigby about living and touring abroad, returning home, and what she plans for her next solo record. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.
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2016-01-0536 min
Michael Gaither - Songs and StoriesMichael Gaither - Songs and Stories #153: A Post-Show Chat with Amy RigbyA post-concert chat with New York songwriter Amy Rigby about living and touring abroad, returning home, and what she plans for her next solo record. Details at http://www.michaelgaither.com.
2016-01-0500 minMichael ShelleyGuest: Amy Rigby from May 9, 2015Cactus Blossoms, The - "Queen Of Them All (live at WFMU)"
Amy Rigby - "The Good Girls"
Honeybus - "How Long"
Gosdin Brothers, The - "Had A Lot Of Friends"
Dorando - "Gimme Some"
Winston Francis - "Chain Gang"
Amy Rigby - "Dancing With Joey Ramone"
Tony Colton - "I Stand Accused"
Rick Nelson - "Take A City Bride"
Betty Wright - "Shoorah! Shoorah!"
Any Rigby - "Keep It To Yourself"
Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby - "Do You Remember That? (live at WFMU 12/1/12)"
Amy Rigby - "Don't Break the Heart"
Amy Rigby - "Interview"
Amy Rigby - "Don't Ever...
2015-05-1139 min