
Oregon’s own 6 time Grammy-Nominated singer, songwriter, playwright and coloratura soprano Amanda Richards and her band The Good Long Whiles are rooted in the country tradition, but not confined to it -- from country-soul and bluegrass to gritty 60's & 70's roots-rock with future-forward original lyrics and avant-garde arrangements of time-honored classics. This is what country music should sound like in 2019. Showcasing Steve Moore on lap steel, banjo and backing vocals, the group leans heavy into bone-chilling three-part harmonies with powerhouse bass player and backing vocalist Christine McAllister and Don Lawry on drums, all guided by Amanda’s dreamy electric guitar and smoky, commanding voice ...read more