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July 13th, 2010

New Track for Swedish Compilation

A raw new track of mine called "when the cave goes dark" appears on this "Home"-themed Swedish compilation. The album includes a bunch of fancy "West Coast Sound" types, and finishes with a live track by Jackson Browne. »

July 13th, 2010

House Concert Donated for "Part Time Fabulous!"

What could be better than Amy Raasch performing a one-hour house concert for you & your friends in the comfort of your own home? Making a donation to an important film that will help people, and getting the concert FREE as a perk, that's what! Read on... »

May 14th, 2010

Pasadena Weekly features pic of me in my Dad's hat

for their blurb about the Rose City Rocks fest next weekend. I'm playing the Nette Radio Acoustic Courtyard stage May 22, 6:20 p.m. This should be a hot time, with new tunes. Come on, come out. http://www.pasadenaweekly.com/cms/story/detail/rose_city_rocks/8759/ »

April 11th, 2010

Songwriter Sanctum Show 2 pm Today

New, monthly, acoustic music series on Sunday afternoons in a lovely church in Santa Monica. »

January 22nd, 2010

Special event show in historic landmark JAN 22!

Need someplace to cozy up away from the rain on a Friday night? Cozy, eclectic show benefitting youth & community programs at historic Miles Memorial Playhouse in Santa Monica tonight! 1130 Lincoln Blvd (free parking at 808 Wilshire - mention Miles). Show at 8. I'm on at 9. Should be lovely and warm by the period fireplace. Hope to see you. »

January 9th, 2010

JAN 22 - FIRESIDE AT THE MILES

JANUARY 22: FIRESIDE at the Miles - Save the date for a unique concert in a historic landmark in the heart of Santa Monica. This majestic space will be transformed into a cozy lounge with couches, lounges, and coffee bar centered around a period fireplace. 4 acoustic artists; proceeds go to youth & community programs. 1130 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica. 7pm doors, 8pm show. All ages. »

January 8th, 2010

LIVE WEBCAST TONIGHT - JANUARY 8, 2010!

Just wanted to let you know that the show I am doing tonight will be streaming live online. Show starts at 7pm PST. I'm on about 8:15pm PST if you want to tune in. See links below. Now, off to take some Sudafed! »

January 8th, 2010

First Show of 2010: Nette Radio Showcase January 8 - STREAMING ONLINE

Come on out and give me your thoughts on some new songs for album #2...FREE SHOW and STREAMING ONLINE at 7pm PST! »

December 20th, 2009

TONIGHT at HOTEL CAFE! 6pm sharp

I'm playing a couple of songs to kick off "Tongue & Groove" -- a fun literary event with music by yours truly. In addition to the scheduled writers, they will also be drawing names out of a hat to participate! »

December 11th, 2009

NYC show SAT, DEC 12!

FREE benefit show this Saturday, December 12 - my set with FULL BAND 4:10-4:40PM! »

October 23rd, 2009

NEW YORK CITY SHOW SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

Special NYC show at The Living Room this Sunday, October 25, 6pm. Special guest on guitar! »

September 1st, 2009

Scandinavian Tour

Greetings from Helsinki! Had my first show here last night opening for Irina Bjorkland, which was packed! More shows to come...If you're in Europe, come see us. Irina's band is amazing! »

August 1st, 2009

The Status Show this SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 8 PM

Comedy storytelling with musical interludes by yours truly. »

July 30th, 2009

TONIGHT: Wine Tasting, Food Pairing & Music

At the new Brio Spa in Altadena »

July 27th, 2009

Music, movies, & dandelions vs. concrete

Lots happening this week! »

July 10th, 2009

Lots of Live Events Coming Up - Save the Dates!

Movie screenings, live shows, food, wine and more: JULY 28 - Amy acts in film showing at Laemmle Sunset 5; JULY 29 - Genghis Cohen show; JULY 30 - Wine Tasting & Music at Brio Spa; AUGUST 8 - L.A. premiere of feature film w/end title song by Amy Raasch »

June 13th, 2009

TONIGHT - 6PM: Art & music extravaganza - FREE

Party and open studios at Santa Monica Fine Art Studios, 1834 Franklin St, 90404. Expect a "rich democracy of creative expression" from 38+ different artists, silent auction, music, and of course, Bunnies and Kitties. FREE. Arrive promptly at 6pm to hear my set and get good parking -- 1500 people are expected. »

June 8th, 2009

Genghis Cohen show TUES, JUNE 9, 10:15pm

Last-minute show at Genghis Cohen Tuesday night, June 9, 10:15 p.m. Come by for some intimate acoustic goodness and a nightcap beneath a fullish moon. »

May 17th, 2009

LIVE WEBCAST GINA Contest Finals SUN, MAY 17, 8-10pm PST

I'm a Top Ten Finalist in the GINA Singer/Songwriter Contest for the Missing. Watch from the comfort of your own home and support a great cause. You can even send an email that they'll read live on the air! »

April 29th, 2009

Amy Raasch live at AXE Cinco de Mayo

Looking for something laid-back and edifying to do on Cinco de Mayo? »

April 16th, 2009

APRIL 16, 8 PM LIVE AT GENGHIS COHEN

TONIGHT! Solo acoustic at Genghis Cohen. New songs & old favorites. Come celebrate the cool things that are afoot. Afoot, I say! »

March 30th, 2009

FUBAR Performance Party Saturday, April 4

I'm on at 7:45. Trying out some new songs for this very cool event. »

January 11th, 2009

HOTEL CAFE TONIGHT! JAN 11, 6 PM

Trying out some new tunes from the 52! Hope to see you there! »

December 31st, 2008

Looking for something fun & different on New Year's Eve?

Look no further: play it "Fast 'N' Loose" »

December 18th, 2008

Best of Year Holiday Podcast!

I've been selected for Next Big Thing's Best of Year Podcast! Lots to read, see and listen to online while you're wrapping presents. »

December 10th, 2008

BIG IN JAPAN!

No idea how my song inspired by the mindblowingly masterful film "Megan is Missing" got on Technorati, but I like it! http://www.technorati.com/videos/youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DTjoC3JJy7gQ »

December 10th, 2008

U.K. Radio Interview

Go to www.southsidebroadcasting.com and type "Amy Raasch" into the Search box. »

December 6th, 2008

This time of year

Joys? Sorrows? Life! Celebrate with me December 17 »

September 30th, 2008

The secret is out

See photos and hear the playback of the live radio show on which I played my first ever cover song at http://wpmd.org/unsigned/4th.html »

September 25th, 2008

Hold 'em FRIDAY, OCT 10

A real, live hold 'em tourney for a good cause with real, live music...including me. »

September 25th, 2008

New Review & Interview on “NEXT BIG THING”

http://nbtmusic.wordpress.com/2008/09/12/the-nbt-review-13/ »

September 25th, 2008

Want to hear me do a cover song?

SATURDAY, SEPT 27, 11AM-1PM Tune in to www.wpmd.org »

August 6th, 2008

On the Radio

Hear "Man of Steel" on the all-female "Nette Radio" show: http://www.netteradio.com/shows.html »

June 30th, 2008

"Henry Poole Is Here" VIDEO UP!

...on YouTube as we speak. July 8 is D-Day. »

June 30th, 2008

Featured on YouTube show!

Big thanks to the incomparable Larry, who features me on his excellent YouTube show today! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4-Wk0VsDQ4 »

May 15th, 2008

Burma

How to help. »

April 27th, 2008

Love From Sweden

"52 Songs" gets a little love from our friends in the beautiful North. Do like they do and leave your comments at www.youtube.com/amyraasch. »

April 21st, 2008

More Blog Love

Check out these superpro blogs from the happenin' Heather Miller! »

April 19th, 2008

Live Radio Interview Tuesday, April 22

Listen anywhere in the world on kruufm.com! »

April 17th, 2008

UK Radio Interview

Find out what the Brits think of Hilary vs. Obama, plus songs and other jaunty business in this zesty podcast from our friends on the Soutside... »

April 15th, 2008

"52 Songs" gets blogged

Thanks to Corey Klemow for turning Ben Varkentine on to my "52 Songs" project. Read about his faves so far... »

March 28th, 2008

SAT, MAR 29, 730 PM PST SHARP

http://www.livevideo.com/Gratitude -- Copy and paste this link into your browser to view the live show! »

March 27th, 2008

Be with me on internet TV this Saturday night!

7:30 pm SHARP PST at livevideo.com: a free, live online show with an interactive interview after. Get out your webcam! »

January 22nd, 2008

Sundance & 52 SONGS

Gigs in Park City, and YouTube in every city... »

December 4th, 2007

Ho-Ho-tel and a cup of cheer

If Santa were a pirate, that is what he'd say. »

November 16th, 2007

Greetings from New York City! 

Show in NYC, house concert in Michigan, and swaggy goodness. »

November 6th, 2007

Me, Joni Mitchell and the Goo Goo Dolls

What do we have in common? »

October 27th, 2007

Win a FREE CD

...just for your way with words: »

October 24th, 2007

Unisong International Songwriting Contest

"Alcatraz" wins Honorable Mention in the Acoustic/Folk Category! »

October 24th, 2007

Update and Free Show

With BUDDY & The Brendan Hines this SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 8PM »

October 24th, 2007

NYC show at the LIVING ROOM MON, NOV 19, 7 PM

Save the date! »

October 16th, 2007

Website works

Amyraasch.com is being upgraded! »

October 8th, 2007

My Best Local Music Venue Pick

Bet you can't guess which uber-hip music club used to be a dive-y post-theater hang for struggling actors and old bluesmen... »

August 23rd, 2007

LA Women's Music Fest w/Sophie B. Hawkins THIS SATURDAY!!!

FIVE STAGES -- 50 ARTISTS -- 500 FANS -- I'm on at 11:30 AM. Read on to find out how to win FREE TICKETS!!! »

July 26th, 2007

VIOLENT FEMMES this Sunday!

SUNDAY, JULY 29 at the Ventura Theatre! »

July 11th, 2007

w/Chris Valenti opening for The Violent Femmes!

SUN, JULY 29, 7 PM at the Ventura Theater »

July 10th, 2007

Doin' it Irish style in August

SAVE THE DATE!: SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 8 PM »

June 29th, 2007

Live show & webcast TONIGHT

JUNE 30: "Don't Call Us Tori" Live at Karma Coffeehouse and webcast at www.indieairplay.com »

June 5th, 2007

"Love or Inertia" now available at AMOEBA MUSIC!

Buy at Amoeba and get a special treat. »

May 26th, 2007

T-Shirts are here!!!

HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Click here for info, colors and styles! »

May 21st, 2007

MAY 23 HOTEL CAFE Full Band Show & T-Shirt Release Party!

THIS WEDNESDAY!!! BIG FULL BAND SHOW & T-SHIRT RELEASE PARTY!!! »

May 19th, 2007

LIVE WEBCAST SAT, MAY 19, 6PM PST + HOTEL CAFE + Free T-Shirts!

Cheer me on in the GINA Finals Saturday night! Plus BIG SHOW at Hotel Cafe May 23! Read on for juicy details... »

May 11th, 2007

On Vintage and the Sounds of Listen Once

Another fun little snippet from the Gibson showroom. »

May 8th, 2007

Amy Raasch, Bob Dylan and the Well-Placed Baby

Video interview done in the Gibson showroom last month now online for your viewing pleasure. »

May 7th, 2007

HOTEL CAFE May 23, 10pm - Big Full Band Show!

Plus love for your body. »

May 7th, 2007

Durango Songwriting Contest

It was pretty neat to take second place in Durango's "Write With A Hitmaker" Songwriting Contest. »

May 7th, 2007

Radio Interview

Interview on Karma Air now posted for your listening pleasure at http://www.karmaair.com/showblog.aspx?episodeid=158. »

May 7th, 2007

GINA Contest Live Webcast-MAY 19, 6 pm PST

BIG NEWS! I'm a finalist in the GINA Contest again this year! View the fun online on May 19, 6 pm PST at www.411gina.org! »

April 25th, 2007

MUSIC CONNECTION REVIEW

...of "Love or Inertia" appears in the current issue of Music Connection magazine. Check it out: »

April 7th, 2007

Modeling sassy monster tees

Check out the fun photos at www.cecileyjenkins.com »

April 1st, 2007

TAKING YOUR PHONE CALLS 3-5 PM PST TODAY ON LIVE RADIO SHOW!!!

Zesty live radio + your questions = good times. Follow this link for more details, and call in!! »

March 27th, 2007

TONIGHT at TANGIER

with Tony Bennett's daughter, ANTONIA Bennett, at the delightful, the delectable Tangier »

March 21st, 2007

"Love or Inertia" featured on Fonogenic!

www.fonogenic.com »

March 21st, 2007

Sharing a stage with...Tony Bennett's daughter!

This Tuesday, March 27, 9 pm at Tangier »

March 8th, 2007

L.A. TIMES

Mention of my CD release show appears in the Buzz Bands column in today's L.A. Times!! »

March 8th, 2007

Buzz Bands with Kevin Bronson

Tonight, my song "Neverland" was featured on Buzz Bands with esteemed L.A. Times music journalist Kevin Bronson! »

March 6th, 2007

Now on iTunes!!

"Love or Inertia" just appeared on iTunes this past week. »

March 6th, 2007

Website Overhaul

This website is in the process of being re-done. »

March 1st, 2007

Signed CDs

I've been getting requests for signed CDs, which tickles me pink. If you'd like one... »

March 1st, 2007

CD review at Collectedsounds.com

I've been amazed by the interest in the CD from Europe. Thanks to Annamaria Stjarnell of Sweden for her review! Check it out: »

February 22nd, 2007

SA INDIE FEST - San Antonio, TX!

MARCH 13, I will share a juicy bill with the likes of Shane Alexander and TOM FREUND at this supercool new music festival! »

February 19th, 2007

Southside Radio "Cover Girl" and Radio Interview 2/23

I have just been informed that I am the UK's Southside Radio "Cover Girl" of the week! Check it out at »

February 14th, 2007

CD Baby is Sold Out...

But you can get the CD from me. Here's how »

February 9th, 2007

"Love or Inertia" is a CD Baby EDITOR'S PICK!

Big thanks to CD Baby for making me an "Editor's Pick" in the "Modern Folk" category!!! »

February 8th, 2007

Debut CD Available on CDBaby Now!!!

Pop on over to www.cdbaby.com/amyraasch. Yeah baby! »

February 8th, 2007

HOTEL CAFE CD RELEASE SHOW MARCH 8, 9 PM!!!

Yes friends, this is it!!! The big FULL BAND CD RELEASE SHOW at the fabulous HOTEL CAFE! »

January 23rd, 2007

Finding meaning

My friend and singer-songwriter, Chris Valenti created this moving short film in honor of the amazing Jannel Rap and the organization she created in response to her sister having gone missing. Watch it on YouTube. »

January 18th, 2007

Pre-release copies of my new CD are IN!

Here's how to get one free! »

January 14th, 2007

JUICY DETAILS

...on the making of my new CD, "Love or Inertia," coming soon! »

January 14th, 2007

Pre-release copies of my new CD are IN!

They look and sound fantastic! - Here's how to get one free! »

January 14th, 2007

"HOT 100" Unsigned Artist!

Music Connection has named me a "HOT 100" Unsigned Artist! »

December 19th, 2006

WILD NIGHTS HOLIDAY BASH Tuesday, December 19 at El Cid

25+ songwriters perform ALL-ORIGINAL HOLIDAY MUSIC -- plus, a CRAFT BAZAAR! »

November 17th, 2006

FAR WEST FOLK ALLIANCE

NEW SHOWCASE TIMES ADDED!!! »

October 30th, 2006

SQUEAKY WHEEL TOUR - NOVEMBER 16

NEWSFLASH: The $2 million story »

October 5th, 2006

LA 18 Friday, October 6, 4:30 pm

Coming Friday to a small screen near you »

October 4th, 2006

Amy on You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKniaG3LxpI »

September 7th, 2006

LIVE WEBCAST Re-broadcast Sept 16, 6 pm PST and...FREE DVDs!

Last night was a cozy evening with many stellar performances for a great cause. Here's another chance to check it out and get a free DVD. www.gina411.org »

September 6th, 2006

LIVE WEBCAST this WED, SEPT 6, 7:30 PM PST

The LAWIM/GINA for Missing Persons Soiree featuring artists from their third annual Singer/Songwriter Contest for the Missing will be webcast LIVE tomorrow night! »

July 19th, 2006

Album Update

The latest »

June 19th, 2006

Thank you Music Connection Magazine!

I'm on page 21 of the current issue! »

June 12th, 2006

holy cow

i think we finished mixing this past weekend! »

June 8th, 2006

can you find the pix

...of me on my friend joseph's fab new website, www.artisanimagery.com? »

June 5th, 2006

On the new tunes...

Working on getting those up for you ASAP »

May 31st, 2006

Spotlight on LAWIM.com!

I am the featured Spotlight Member on www.LAWIM.com during the month of June! »

May 30th, 2006

Album cuts coming soon

Check the "Tunes" page at the end of the week »

May 23rd, 2006

First place in the GINA/LAWIM Contest!

THANK YOU to everyone who watched and voted in the GINA/LAWIM Singer/Songwriter Contest for the Missing on Saturday night. I was awarded First Place! »

May 5th, 2006

TOP 10 FINALIST in the GINA/LAWIM Singer/Songwriter Contest for the Missing!

TUNE IN SATURDAY, MAY 20 at 6 PM PST to http://www.411gina.org/webcast.htm and vote for me! »

April 4th, 2006

Mixing the record!

Just back from five days of mixing the record in Santa Barbara »

January 13th, 2006

Doing it cowgirl-style

www.newwestdesign.com: click on "Pictures" »

December 9th, 2005

The Real Old Testament

A new indie film makes much merry: "Reality TV meets the Book of Genesis as we find out what happens when Biblical patriarchs stop being hallowed religious figures and start getting real!"...and I've got some music in it. www.realoldtestament.com »

December 8th, 2005

BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF

I wrote about this in the Linx page, but Lady Temperance has been felled by infatuation, and since 'tis the season, I had to give these guys some front page action. MEERKATS! »

December 7th, 2005

U.K. Radio Interview

On the last Saturday I was in Austin, I was interviewed for the second time on Southside Radio in the U.K. (www.southsideradio.com). »

December 6th, 2005

Christmas, 4 a.m.

...is the title of the song I just posted (on the "Tunes" page) in honor of the season. Click here to get the juicy details on the festive holiday bash where it was recorded live. »

December 5th, 2005

In the desert, you can't remember your name...

...because you're way too busy tracking acoustic guitars and scratch vocals in a makeshift studio in a remote home on five acres in the middle of Morongo Valley, CA. »

November 15th, 2005

Drum tracking in AUSTIN!

Dony Wynn is officially my hero. »

September 21st, 2005

Hello

I'm making a record. »

July 21st, 2005

Now on MySpace!

fun to feel four: www.myspace.com/amyraasch »

June 20th, 2005

"Danger Girl" is up

click on "tunes." listen dangerously. »

March 25th, 2005

Danger Girl

New song produced by Tom Freund »

March 25th, 2005

U.K. Radio Interview

Amy interviewed from across the Atlantic. »

March 25th, 2005

Music Connection "HOT 100" Artist 2004

...For the third year running... »

January 10th, 2005

Welcome to the new amyraasch.com

Have a look around, listen to some Tunes, stop for Tea. Click here for shortcuts. »