Last year Joe and I organized a gig for a homeless charity. We brought in an orchestra and four other bands (Ed Harcourt, Riley from Aberfeldy, Martin Grech and Hal) and I orchestrated their music so that we all played our songs with a full orchestra. It was in a beautiful old church in the centre of London. The whole thing was (and I am blowing my own trumpet here!) rather spectacular!
Do you find anything difficult about being a woman in the world of music? How do you handle those difficulties?
The main thing is that it’s extremely hard work. But I just keep on going, like a big old truck…
And of course the important details. Where can folks get their hands on your music or see you perform?
Right! You can buy our CDs and t-shirts etc from our website, on Amazon, or in any large music store. And during SXSW we’ll be at the following venues:
WEDNESDAY 15th MARCH
Convention Center, Day Stage TIME: 12.45 – 1.15pm
‘The Mean Eyed Cat’ TIME: 6.30 – 7.10pm
Pecan Street Ale House (OFFICIAL SxSW GIG) TIME: 1 – 1.45am
FRIDAY 17th MARCH
Rough Trade/Spinart party @ The Peacock TIME: 1.30 – 1.55pm
SUNDAY 19th MARCH
Red 7 Brunch party (breakfast served) @ Red 7 TIME 10.30am
And we’ll be carrying our instruments everywhere so you may see us popping up in other places too.
What else should the masses know about Paris Motel?
Just that we love what we do and we love it when people listen to our music – just drop us a line and say hello!
Article comments
1 - Joanie
excellent interview, Erin!
2 - Paul Knotter
Dear Amy,
I met you when we were both waiting for the bus on Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles on Sat. 07.12.'08. You were going to Santa Monica.
We had a nice chat and you invited me to your performance at the Darby on Wed.
I was in my power chair and wearing my panama hat.
I've been to your sites and heard some of your songs.
I love the title and words to 'Everything'.
Looking forward to hear your live performance.
Thank you for being so nice.
Ciao,
Paul