Songs for the Bright Street

Since her 2002 critically-acclaimed debut release, Amy Speace has proven herself to be a top-notch Americana singer / songwriter in the tradition of Joni Mitchell, KD lang and Joan Baez.

With 13 tracks recorded in Hoboken, NJ and produced by James Mastro (the Bongos, Health & Happiness Show, Ian Hunter), 'Songs for Bright Street' features Amy's long-time backup band, the Tearjerks and is graced by guests Gary Louris (the Jayhawks), Cliff Eberhardt and E-Street Band fiddler Soozie Tyrell.

An engaging poet and storyteller, Amy draws from and overlaps the traditions of country, folk, rock and pop, while weaving through a decidedly American landscape. She is one of the most exciting and in-demand new artists to emerge from the downtown NYC acoustic scene! Influenced by Son Volt, Ryan Adams, Lucinda Williams, the Jayhawks and others, Amy has a crystalline voice and story-like songwriting style that have caught on with many fans and music critics alike:

"She's got that rare gift for telling tales of situations that matter, with utter simplicity, in plain talk...via driving rock, louder or more restrained, but tasty. She's a real singing writer of songs."
- Barry Mazor, The Village Voice

"The spirit of women who rock lives on..[Amy Speace] has music that is undeniably earnest and commercially accessible."
- Larry Flick, Billboard Magazine

"Intriguing story songs that have captivating melodies…really shines."
- Dirty Linen Magazine