Amanda Rogers

March 10,2012
This Past winter I took a few weeks and completed my next album. Here is a recent write up for it:
“To Hope is to fear”, so goes an ancient chinese proverb, and like the yin and yang, and all things of light and goodness in need of darkness to be complete, this could not be more accurate when speaking of Hope From The Forgotten Woods, Amanda Rogers 7th Album release due out April 27th on Make My Day Records in Europe and Do It Together Records in the U.S. Amanda’s songs have always held a filmic quality to them like imagery and score moving along the plot to a silent film, so it comes as no surprise that she would eventually make a concept album, like the musical equivalent to a risque crime drama film of the 1930′s. Hope From The Forgotten Woods is Ms. Rogers most intimate and revealing album to date, full of honest self-observation. Digging deep to the core of a single emotion felt by the tragedy and despair brought on by the cruelty of others and fully realizing the fantasy of the “what if”, Amanda conceptually fulfills the urges of her true hearts’ desire. Like Satisfying an itch, Ms. Rogers lets her mind slip to the dark side to explore a feeling so deeply that she was able to fabricate such circumstances of emotional truth that you could never believe it was partially rooted in pure fiction.
Hope… is a 16 track album that was conceived of and written 3 years ago, during which time Amanda explored other musical ventures, and while these songs sat and simmered in her heart and mind, the story began to unfold – revealing more to Ms. Rogers about herself than she ever expected. Amanda is always sure to let the creative process happen to her rather than to make it happen, and so once this story unravelled, she spent night and day alone in the studio and recorded every spark just as it flowed into her, creating a dark and intimate soundscape that supports the confessions of a would-be serial killer full of pain, passion, vengeance, and liberation.
Can you dream up an alternative ending to the story to help mend your broken soul and seek revenge on a wicked world without leaving the confines of your mind?
Well, yes, with songs like “Get Your Heart”, and “Ms. X”, Amanda’s Hope From The Forgotten Woods has done just that.

Until it’s release date, you will just have to enjoy the teaser video-vignettes I have been making which will be leading up to April 27th here. Enjoy!

February 5, 2012
I am proud to be taking part in a benefit CD and concert to raise money for the Vermonters still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene when she swept through last Summer. “Irene’s Wake” is a commemorative CD and DVD produced in response to Tropical Storm Irene through a volunteer collaboration of local musicians, Mount Hollywood Studio, and LPCTV. The musicians provided the songs, Mount Hollywood and LPCTV provided the equipment and facilities, and community members provided the video footage and photographs of the flood and subsequent recovery efforts. All songs are originals written from the heart by Vermont area musicians and the Video footage is more than memorable.
Proceeds from the sale of “Irene’s Wake” and related events will be shared between the Vermont Irene Flood Relief Fund and LPCTV’s capital campaign for its new facility construction project (currently underway on the Ludlow Community Center Campus).
If you want to help us raise money and buy a CD/DVD (or two) or you just want a little piece of Vermont history, you can buy “Irene’s Wake” at:
lpctv.org/IrenesWake
For more info, you can read a recent article from the Vermont Journal at HERE!

January 18, 2012
The reason that freedom of information and the dispersal of that information is critical to, and among other things, is the fight against injustice, oppression, and violence. In my eyes, The future of sharing intellectual property online is no different than making a mixed-tape in the ’80s or printing a flyer to share ideas or recent news. How and what you share has become another form of expression in itself. Don’t let the government call freedom of speech “Piracy”. In honor of supporting free sharing of information, I will be making all of my digital albums free for 24 hours starting at noon today! As a creator of such intellectual property that is being made available in digital form, I can argue both sides, especially since I know that every album that is purchased outright makes it possible for me to afford continuing my path of creation, but I cannot argue against Freedom Of Speech which is the fundemental basis for all art that that exists for more than it’s entertainment value.
You can learn more here and funny enough, I wouldn’t be able to share this link with such a bill in place.

January 1, 2012
Happy New Year Everyone! It was the warmest New Year’s Day I can ever remember and I enjoyed every minute of it while walking through the forest and taking in all the sights, smells, and sounds. It will truly be a wonderful year and I cannot wait to share “Hope From The Forgotten Woods” with you all. It is nearly finished! Anyway, as I promised at the end of last year, I was giving away hand-made tote bags filled with cds, posters, buttons, and other hand-made items worth $115 to 2 people who ordered anything from my site from mid-November until Now… well, I put all of the names in a hat and the 2 winners are… Tatsuru Sakurai and Stephanie Adams! Congratulations and I hope you like all your new gifts for the new year!

December 15, 2011
For my European friends and fans – There is a supersale of my Heartwood cd/lp going on right now! So cheap it is almost insulting! Get it this cheap while you still can. It makes a great holiday gift. If you spend more than 10 Euros, you can get an extra 10% off using the code “AMANDA” from now until January 9th. Cheers!
Big Cartel Sale Here!

November 14, 2011
As a giant THANK YOU, from now until January 1st, 2011 – everyone who purchases anything from my store, including digital downloads from my music page, will be entered into a raffle to win one of two handmade one-of-kind RMH tote bags, heart made by me and filled with CDs, buttons, patches, posters, and other goodies worth $115! There are 2 chances to win. I have done a limited repress of my 2004 album, Daily News, and everything is fully stocked for the Holidays. Also, if you have not yet done so, if you “like” my artist page here! on Facebook, you can also get a promo code for 10% off! Much love and many thanks from The snowy studio in Vermont!

November 6, 2011
Today is the secret digital release of GreatApes! Meaning, it is only available through my website and ditrecords.com! 22 unreleased and rare recordings from 1998-2006 for $12. It was a limited pressing of 100 copies signed and numbered, but for all of you who could not be at the secret solo concert dates in Germany, i spent all day making sure it was available to you digitally! Enjoy!

October 28, 2011
I just returned from Europe for The Pleasants’ month long tour there and my 8 secret solo concerts. We had a great time on the road and are now ready to stay put in the studio in Vermont for recording our upcoming releases. Thank you to all of the wonderful people we met on this tour and thank you again to all of our old friends and acquaintances for another nice tour! November will be a productive recording month for completing “Hope From The Forgotten Woods (FINALLY!!!) and The Pleasants’ Sophomore release (title not yet decided).

October 6, 2011
What an exciting day today is! Today not only is the 1 year anniversary of the marriage of The Pleasants, but it is the first day of my 8 secret solo concert tour and the secret release of GreatApes, a 22-song collection of rare and unreleased recording, demos, and tapes from 1998-2006. I will be selling this limited pressed collection for 10euros, signed and numbered 1- 100. Once they are sold out, this album will only be available digitally which I will make available as soon as I return home.

July 25, 2011
2011 Solo Dates have been announced for Europe! 8 Secret Solo Shows. Go to the tour page for more info or click on the poster.

April 1, 2011
The Pleasants U.S. and European tour dates have been announced. We will be hitting the road from April until August in the U.S. and September and October in Europe. You can see all tour dates on the events page on FACEBOOK HERE or The Pleasants Tour page HERE. There will be more dates posted everyday, so keep checking back in. Also, if you want more information for a show or city, or are interested in booking us, please contact James at ditbooking@gmail.com. We look forward to see you all soon!

March 2, 2011
Late discovery, but I learned that my cover version of Radiohead’s “No Surprises” was included in Esquire Magazine’s list of best cover songs. Check it out HERE!
On a different but similar note, I lent my voice to a song written by Uphill Racer, “Heaven Knows I did My Best” for the Album How It Feels To Know There’s More. Take a listen HERE. Every song on the album is beautifully composed and arranged by Uphill Racer with different guest voices on each song. Check the album out HERE. It will be available this summer!

January 26, 2011
Check out The Pleasants’ New Website HERE!

January 3, 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Starting this year off right, I donated my hair to Wigs For Kids. My head feeling light, I may float off to space, but I will hold on tight to my keyboard and stay grounded while I work on my recordings for “Hope From The Forgotten Woods”.