Amanda Richards, “Cookies and Whiskey,” Who Has Your Heart (Self-released)
I have only been interning at WW for a week now and have already discovered the key to Casey and Michael’s hearts: swag. These dudes love free shit (but really, who doesn’t?).
This morning Michael got called to the front desk. As he descended the stairs, he felt like he was in trouble, certain he’d be sent to the principal’s office, or even worse, detention. But to his surprise, a bubblegum pink box sat glowing on the desk at the end of the staircase. We all know that box, and we all know its presumable contents—a dozen scrumptious Voodoo Doughnuts. This box was no different. Well, it was a little different…
There were twelve doughnuts of the voodoo variety tucked snuggly in the box, but they were not alone. A flask of Seagram’s 7 whiskey (yeah, I thought they only made gin too) and a CD accompanied the sugary little angels. That CD was Who Has Your Heart by local bohemian country songstress Amanda Richards, and the swag was in reference to the last track on the album, “Cookies & Whiskey.”
The song is in the same style as your typical country tune: Richards’ rustic vocals describe how she “drowns [her] sorrows in pastries and booze,” as the twang of a steel guitar slides in the background, accompanied by simple acoustic guitar chords and symbol-heavy drums. However, where most cute young female country singers are prim and proper, Richards takes a different route, singing, “I got a big ass and bad gas and heart broken blues.” You go girl!
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As a reminder for all you other bands or musicians who would like us to consider you for Cut of the Day, Casey loves custard-filled doughnuts and Michael has a taste for scotch.
Links:
Amanda RichardSpace
Photo by Casey Jarman. Most of the donuts were long gone by the time it was taken.
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says:wow, this music is really awful! sweet swag tho!
Posted @ January 25th, 2009 at 3:47 pm (January 23rd, 2009) | Flag this Comment | permalinkyomamma
says:Very clever.
Posted @ January 26th, 2009 at 5:15 pm (January 23rd, 2009) | Flag this Comment | permalinkAnthony
says:This song is great! I got a good chuckle out of it!
Posted @ January 26th, 2009 at 6:39 pm (January 23rd, 2009) | Flag this Comment | permalinkJulie
says:I ‘ve seen her perform this live! It was fabulous! I can’t wait for the Aladdin show!
Posted @ January 26th, 2009 at 7:08 pm (January 23rd, 2009) | Flag this Comment | permalinknicole peltz
says:I think your voice and lyrics are very real and beautiful. Any honest woman will admit we have all been there !! Cheers for your courage and talent ! Nicole
Posted @ January 26th, 2009 at 10:24 pm (January 23rd, 2009) | Flag this Comment | permalinkneil
says:It’s not often we see lyrics that are honest, funny and pithy all at the same time. And sung by someone who interprets them so well is a bonus.
Posted @ January 27th, 2009 at 10:56 am (January 23rd, 2009) | Flag this Comment | permalinkKent
says:Just saw Amanda play this one last Saturday night…the audience loved it…nice work!
Posted @ January 28th, 2009 at 8:24 am (January 23rd, 2009) | Flag this Comment | permalinkSimon
says:Awesome!
Posted @ January 29th, 2009 at 6:47 pm (January 23rd, 2009) | Flag this Comment | permalinkNacho Mama
says:Nice writeup Amanda – You Go Girl!!!!
Anyone who has not seen this talented artist should go to the Aladdin Theater on February 20 when she makes her official release of her 3rd album. Check her out, http://www.myspace.com/amandarichardsband then go support your local (almost) starving artist.
Posted @ February 6th, 2009 at 4:56 pm (January 23rd, 2009) | Flag this Comment | permalink