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JANUARY 25 TOUR DATE WITH TAYLOR SWIFT

Burlington, MA -Critics are not running out of great things to say about the January 8th release of 17 year old, New Orleans based, Cajun-fiddler, sing-songwriter and actress, Amanda Shaw's Rounder debut Pretty Runs Out. Shaw will also be opening for country superstar, Taylor Swift on January 25 at the Family Gras Festival in New Orleans,...

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Rounder Artist Amanda Shaw to Open for Taylor Swift
11:09am on January 16, 2008

Burlington, MA - Rounder Records is pleased to announce that the multi-talented and dynamic 17 year old New Orleans-based fiddler, singer, songwriter, bandleader, and actress Amanda Shaw will be opening for country superstar Taylor Swift on January 25 at the Family Gras Festival in New Orleans, LA. Shaw, whose high-energy rock and roots sound is attracting an ever-growing audience, will be releasing her debut C...

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Burlington, MA - Rounder Records is pleased to announce that the multi-talented and dynamic 17 year old New Orleans-based fiddler, singer, songwriter, bandleader, and actress Amanda Shaw will be opening for country superstar Taylor Swift on January 25 at the Family Gras Festival in New Orleans, LA. Shaw, whose high-energy rock and roots sound is attracting an ever-growing audience, will be releasing her debut CD, Pretty Runs Out, on January 8.

Shaw is a captivating entertainer and has emerged as one of the bright young stars of New Orleans music. She recorded Pretty Runs Out at New Orleans' Piety Street Studio with producer and Rounder VP of A&R Scott Billington. The album is a mix of original songs and such surprising covers as Diane Warren's "I Don't Want to Be Your Friend," originally recorded by Cyndi Lauper. The country-influenced title track was composed by Shaw and Jim McCormick, and the bluesy "Chirmolito," was inspired by two Mexican workers who helped rebuild Shaw's Katrina-damaged home and was co-written with Shannon McNally. The funky original "Brick Wall" is based on a New Orleans schoolyard taunt.

Shaw has amassed an impressive performing and acting history at a very young age. She's shared the stage with artists as diverse as Cyndi Lauper, Charlie Daniels, Delbert McClinton, Allen Toussaint, Arlo Guthrie, and the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra. Not just a singer/musician, Shaw has also starred in several movies, including the IMAX film Hurricane on the Bayou (June 2006), which follows the stories of four musicians (others are Tab Benoit, Allen Toussaint, and Chubby Carrier) pre- and post-Katrina, and the impact of the hurricane on Louisiana's wetlands. She had feature roles in two Disney TV movies, Stuck in the Burbs (2004) and Now You See It (2005). Her television appearances include the Rosie O'Donnell Show (1999 and 2001), Zoom, and Univision's Sabado Gigante. Shaw and her band The Cute Guys will also be appearing on Emeril Live in early 2008 as the guest house band, and will perform "Chirmolito" taken from Pretty Runs Out.

Shaw began playing the violin at age 4, and has been performing professionally since age 8. She has been honored with the 2005 Big Easy Award for Best Female Entertainer and Offbeat's Best Cajun Artist award in 2004. For several years running she has also been among the top selling artists at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Check out her EPK at: http://www.rounder.com/amandashaw/epk

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For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Sacca at 617.218.4503, email jsacca@rounder.com">jsacca@rounder.com or
Sarah Leach at 617.218.4480, email sleach@rounder.com">sleach@rounder.com
Press materials are available at www.rounder.com/publicity

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Quincy wrote at 2:16pm on August 14th, 2008

hey this is quincy from the brother martin fair last school year

Lesley wrote at 9:43pm on August 2nd, 2008

Happy Birthday! Missed out on the Rock & Bowl bash. However, we saw you last week at the CAC. Love the mix of Charlie Daniels, The Ramones, and The Clash covers - and of course, your own originals. :-D

Gibson wrote at 6:55am on July 23rd, 2008

Amanda, how about a west coast run with the Cute Guys? Come to San Francisco!

Kalleen wrote at 10:04am on July 17th, 2008

Hi Amanda,
It was great meeting you in New Orleans at the Jazzercise convention. You are amazing!! I've been listening to your cd and cruising around in my convertible up here in Vermont!!!

Kalleen

Larenzo wrote at 1:34pm on July 4th, 2008

Well, looka here, my little "sister" is becoming more famous as the years go by. I'll called your house today. I talked to your dad. I was so happy to hear from you guys. I miss y'all so much. And don't forget, I'm not just a fan, but a very good friend. Love ya, girl!!!!

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Website:	http://www.amandashaw.com/ http://www.myspace.com/officialamandasha...
Current Location:	New Orleans, LA
Booking Agent:	Charlie B. Dahan: dahanagency@gmail.com
Biography:	New Orleans-based singer, songwriter, fiddler and actress Amanda Shaw is part of a new breed of young, roots-based musicians who have embraced both traditional and pop sounds, creating music that is both authentic and bold. At the age of 16, Shaw is a seasoned entertainer with a substantial audience across the southern U.S., and, through her starring role in the IMAX film, Hurricane on the Bayou (released in 2006), is gaining an increasing national presence. For the past three years, her self-released CD was among the top ten best sellers at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, where she also drew record crowds. She’s also received numerous local awards, including a Big Easy Award for Best Female Entertainer when she was only 14. With the release of her Rounder Records debut, Pretty Runs Out, Shaw is poised to take her dazzling showmanship to the national stage. Attracted to the violin at the age of three after hearing an orchestra on television, Shaw first studied classical music, and became the youngest performer ever to solo with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, at the age of seven. Although she is not of Cajun descent, she became captivated by local Cajun and country fiddle styles, and was soon leading her own band, playing Cajun fiddle tunes, originals and, eventually, covers of pop songs by the likes of The Ramones and The Clash. Word of her talent and exciting performances spread quickly. She performed twice on The Rosie O’Donnell Show (1999 and 2001), opened locally for Charlie Daniels and played onstage with Cyndi Lauper. With her charismatic on-camera presence, she was recruited to star in two Disney television movies, Now You See It (2005) and Stuck in the Suburbs (2004). On the brink of teen stardom, Shaw chose instead to pursue a different path, applying herself ever more seriously to her music. Shaw and Grammy® award-winning Rounder producer/VP of A&R Scott Billington began working together in 2004, cutting a demo session at the legendary and now destroyed Ultrasonic Studio in New Orleans. For two years, they diligently worked on developing the repertoire recorded on Pretty Runs Out. The songs came together as Shaw collaborated with such respected songwriters as Anders Osborne, Shannon McNally and Jim McCormick, and in sessions with her own band, the Cute Guys. Pretty Runs Out was recorded at New Orleans’ Piety Street Studio in the Upper Ninth Ward over a two-month period at the end of 2006. The songs are anchored by Shaw’s Cajun-rooted fiddle, and by her surprisingly mature vocals. Country-influenced songs include the title track, composed by Shaw and Jim McCormick, and Diane Warren’s “I Don’t Want to Be Your Friend,” originally recorded by Cyndi Lauper. The bluesy “Chirmolito,” inspired by two Mexican workers who helped rebuild Shaw’s Katrina-damaged home, was co-written with Shannon McNally. The funky original “Brick Wall” is based on a New Orleans schoolyard taunt, serving also as a showcase for trombonist Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, who might be said to be Shaw’s kindred spirit among New Orleans’ new breed of roots musicians. Of course, the album features three of the blazing fiddle instrumentals for which Shaw has become known. “What’s most important to me as I go forward is to be respected for what I do as a musician, songwriter and artist—to earn that respect,” says Shaw. With the release of Pretty Runs Out, she’s well on her way. (read less) New Orleans-based singer, songwriter, fiddler and actress Amanda Shaw is part of a new breed of young, roots-based musicians who have embraced both traditional and pop sounds, creating music that is both authentic and bold. At the age of 16, Shaw is a seasoned entertainer with a substantial audience across the southern U.S., and, through her starring role in the IMAX film, Hurricane on the Bayou (released in 2006), is gaining an increasing national presence. For the past three years, her... (read more)

Members:	Amanda Shaw - Lead Vocals, Fiddle Brint Anderson - Guitar, Background Vocals Ronnie Falgout - Bass, Background Vocals Mike Barras - Drums
Genre:	Bluegrass
Hometown:	New Orleans, LA
Record Label:	Rounder Records

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