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Amy LaVere, Throwing 'Anchors & Anvils'

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Anchors & Anvils is the jazzy, torchy, after-a-breakup second album by singer, actress and stand-up bassist Amy LaVere. Jim Dickinson, who's worked with Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones and the Replacements, produced the disc.

Amy LaVere, Throwing 'Anchors & Anvils'

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Amy LaVere On Mountain Stage

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Amy LaVere On Mountain Stage

The upright bassist and singer-songwriter performs a funky and expressive set on this session of Mountain Stage, delving into themes of love and heartbreak.

Amy LaVere On Mountain Stage

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Amy LaVere: Shaking Heartbreak

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Amy LaVere: Shaking Heartbreak

The bassist and singer-songwriter discusses the grief-filled year that fueled her critically praised new album, Stranger Me.

Amy LaVere: Shaking Heartbreak

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Amy LaVere: Shaking Heartbreak

The bassist and singer-songwriter discusses the grief-filled year that fueled her critically praised new album, Stranger Me.

Amy LaVere: Shaking Heartbreak

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Amy LaVere On Mountain Stage

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Amy LaVere On Mountain Stage

Hushed at one moment and powerfully projecting the next, LaVere brings a funky, Southern soul-infused vibe to her live shows. The singer and upright bassist (and now actress) plays tracks from her latest releases with her trio.

Amy LaVere in Concert on Mountain Stage - 04/29/2009

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World Cafe

Amy LaVere: Luminous, Accessible Songcraft

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Amy LaVere's cathartic twang draws from influences as varied as Billie Holliday, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton. Anchors & Anvils expands on the sounds and themes of her debut, while continuing to demonstrate her talent for luminous, accessible songcraft.

Amy LaVere in Studio on World Cafe - 09/03/2007

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Amy LaVere: Country with a Cathartic Twang

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LaVere has taken many roads on her journey to fame: She's not only a singer, songwriter and bassist, but she's also acted in Walk the Line. Her music blends classic country, jazz and gypsy blues.

Amy LaVere: Country with a Cathartic Twang

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