Amy 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: “Think Randy Newman and Loudon Wainwright, at their best,” says Steve Earle. Her songs have been covered by Laura Cantrell, Ronnie Spector and John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants. Her 2019 memoir GIRL TO CITY was called “an instant classic” by The Big Takeover. “You can smell the damp, see the clothes, hear the guitars!” says Goldmine. The follow up, GIRL TO COUNTRY, comes out later this year.
New album Hang In There With Me (2024), eleven up to the minute songs written by Amy and recorded by husband Wreckless Eric, is a bracing look at mortality, aging and youthful missteps, refracted through Amy’s insightful lyricism. Some people turn to the moon and stars for inspiration while Amy Rigby looks to creative heroes like Bob Dylan and Mike Leigh. She finds poetry in haircuts and live chat boxes. Her music is the sound of everyday people getting by, just like the classic country artists she loved and learned to write songs from.
Amy performs solo in the US and UK Autumn 2025, with stories/songs from Girl To Country + new and old classics.
Praise for Hang In There With Me:
“…still one of the true masters of her craft.” —No Depression
“…a triumph of wit, guts and perseverance over the forces of death, chaos, passing time and worldly misfortune.” —Shindig
“Nearly 30 years after the landmark Diary Of A Mod Housewife, Rigby’s ingenuity, pensiveness, and drollery are as intact as ever.” —ArtsFuse
Videos for Hang In There With Me singles
Dylan In Dubuque https://youtu.be/D9iTxYcrB5A?si=hoKTWFY8FpepjvZZ
The Farewell Tour https://youtu.be/wEYeOUdSZIU?si=FoOLIiplKTnTh_0_
Bricks https://youtu.be/nUSYvN9TYa0?si=J9KCb9NBdAbQIyAt
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