L-R: Mikie Martel (Trumpet), Max McKee (Bass), Ryan Latham (Sax), Shane Lamb (Guitar), Amanda Broadway (Vocals), Kent Toalson (Keys), Nate Felty (Drums), Amber Woodhouse (Vocals), Maureen Murphy (Vocals)
Bio
Blurring the lines between rock’n’roll and message-driven soul, the Amanda Broadway Band blends funky backbeats with bluesy guitar riffs and powerful songwriting. Based in Nashville, TN, the hair-flipping, tambourine-wielding Broadway captivates audiences with her authentic musical voice and soul-shouting enthusiasm. Grounded by a superb rhythm section, compelling background vocalists, and dynamic horn players, the band brings earnest and infectious energy to every performance.
Their debut LP, The Ache, was released on CD, Vinyl, and digital platforms on February 28th, 2020. Recorded over three days at Nashville’s famed analog studio, Welcome To 1979, the record captures the energy of the live band on ten original compositions. “This project is a collaborative and self-produced effort where each member’s voice shines through,” mentions Broadway. The result is music meant for the masses—a stellar and creative endeavor that deserves to be heard on festival stages.
The Ache features passion and lyricism that submerges the listener in the struggles of the current social and political climate. Comparable to the soul records that have accompanied revolutions in the past, it speaks to the injustice, heartbreak, mental health, and broken systems that need to be reconciled with and amended. As the opening lines state, “It’s getting darker, are you feeling low? We think we’re tired now, well there’s gonna be some more.” The Ache is both a warning sign and a call to action; it urges us to pay attention while reminding us of the work that needs to be done.
Following the success of their debut album, the Amanda Broadway Band officially signed to Electric 3 Records, an independent label with roots in Nashville, Memphis, and Los Angeles.
Their first single of 2021, “What The World Needs Now Is Love,” presents a truly fresh and electrifying take on the Burt Bacharach/Hal David classic. Attention grabbing from the start, this rendition brings new meaning and a sense of urgency to the lyrical content while showcasing the band as a creative, captivating, and undeniably funky force.
-Ryan Madora (Writer, Bass Player, Author of Bass Players To Know)
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Debut album, The Ache, released 2/28/20
PRESS & ACCOLADES
FOR THE ACHE
The Local Brew Ten: Memorable 2020 Albums From The Heart Of Nashville
"...knocked it out of the park. The vocals and musicianship are impressive as is the songwriting."
Nashville Scene ‘Critics Pick’ Album Release Show
“Amanda Broadway Band will bring groovy rock with blues and funk undertones and plenty of energy.”
“A group that needs to be on your radar NOW.”
-The Hype Magazine
Nominated for Best Debut Album, Independent Music Awards (2020)
“Through and through, The Ache is a living, evolving testament of what Amanda Broadway has amassed in human relationships and creative insight over her time in Nashville, and while the world waits for the fire of live music to burn brightly again, one can take heart with a record like this, which managed to capture everything that is indescribably beloved about a tightly knit band making music in a room all together.”
-Kira Grunenberg, Throw The Dice And Play Nice