Amy Speace is a folk singer,timeless and classic, and a bit out of her own era. Discovered by Judy Collins, Speace has been making critically acclaimed albums since her debut in 2006 and heralded as
one of the leading voices of the new generation of folk singers.
“What Amy Speace says – what she sings – she says with a confluence of poetry and honesty, of emotional specificity,”
The New York Times.
“Me and the Ghost of Charlemagne” was named International Song of the Year in 2020 by the AMA UK.
Her 2013 record, “How to Sleep in a Stormy Boat” was named to the Top 10 Folk Albums of the Century by Performing Songwriter.
Her song “The Weight of the World” was named as the #4 Best Folk Song of the last decade by NYC’s WFUV, and was recorded by
Judy Collins.
“Amy Speace’s songs hang together like a short story collection, united by a common vantage point and common predicaments…it’s a gift to hear a heart so modest even when it’s wide open.”
Rock critic Dave Marsh
Amy has been featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and “Marketplace” and has appeared 5 times on “Mountain Stage”, as well as many folk festivals around the world.
Her songs have been recorded by Collins, Memphis Hall of Famer Sid Selvidge, bluegrass trio Red Molly, Christine Lavin and many others.
Find more about Amy on her website https://www.amyspeace.com/
House Concerts on Longdale 