October 27, 2009 (Santa Monica, CA) – With the sudden and tragic death of Austin native and revered musician Amy Farris, it is announced today that friends and fellow musicians will come together for a night of music and remembrance on November 8, 2009 at McCabes in Santa Monica, CA. Confirmed to perform are Dave Alvin, Stan Ridgway, Peter Case, I See Hawks and more to be announced.

Amy Farris, 40, was an accomplished musician, a beloved human of light and a giant heart with sparkling eyes, packed into a pint-sized frame. An Austin native, Amy moved to Los Angeles to expand her music career and talent for playing violin, viola, cello, mandolin and some of the sweetest vocal harmonies ever recorded. Among the artists Amy worked with through the years include Ray Price, Kelly Willis, Brian Wilson, Bruce Robinson, Charlie Robinson, Alejandro Escovedo, Stan Ridgway, Peter Case, Greg Dulli, I See Hawks and many others. Amy was seen and loved by millions having performed on Late Night with David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, The Grand Old Opry and Austin City Limits. Most-recently, Amy recorded and was touring the United States as one of Dave Alvin’s Guilty Women.

Cover for the show is a suggested donation of $10, with all proceeds going to Amy’s charity of choice, Hungry For Music. Hungry For Music is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire underprivileged children by bringing positive musical and creative experiences into their lives through musical instrument donations, concerts and workshops. Visit http://www.hungryformusic.com for more information.

We encourage you to bring a favorite photo, item or note to post on the memorial bulletin board for viewing. Items left will be put into a scrapbook for Amy’s family.

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For more information, please contact Nancy Sefton at nancysefton@gsmgmt.net And of course, www.davealvin.net