Fiddler, composer, singer, music teacher and lovely human being Amy Farris has passed away. I first learned of her work in the context of performances in various lineups with former members of the great punk band X, and their country offshoot band The Knitters: namely Exene Cervenka, and with Dave Alvin, with whom Ms. Farris played in the video clip embedded above (Dave Alvin & Guilty Women / "Abilene"). The Texas native died in Los Angeles on Wednesday of an apparent suicide. More at the LA Times.
In memoriam: Amy Farris - fiddler, singer, roots music performer.
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I'm really surprised I've never really heard of her before now, considering how much I'm into '70s/'80s post-punk and New Wave. DAMMIT! Why do I always discover the good ones too late?! At least Gary Numan's still alive....
rest in peace Amy, I was so looking forward to seeing her play tomorrow at Hardly Strictly. Isn't life a fucking tragedy?
Oh no! Sad news indeed.
I was friends with Amy during my college days in Austin. She was incredibly sweet and kind and a wonderful human being. This is really sad.
Shit. I just realized I'm friends with her brother. This sucks.
I saw Amy here in Vancouver with Kelly Willis and in Seattle, HSB with Dave Alvin, told her once how much I enjoyed her playing...she was so nice to an ordinary fan...so sad
Saw Amy at Strawberry and was very impressed. I was looking forward to seeing her at Hardly Strictly, but Laurie Lewis dedicated a song to her and I knew I would not be seeing her. So very sad
I just found out yesterday that we lost Amy Farris. I'm shocked and stunned and very sad. She was so talented and beautiful. I loved her enthusiasm and grace and down-to-earth presence.
Rest In Peace, Dear Amy.