Amelia's Mechanics Embarks on Regional Headlining Tour March 11

After performing a string of dates in support of Jill Andrews and Mike Compton & Joe Newberry in early 2010, Amelia's Mechanics hosted a sold-out launch party celebrating the release of their debut album at the Blind Tiger in Greensboro, NC on Feb 12. The all-female, Americana music trio's self promoted "North, South" Launch Party sold more tickets than any other performance in the 21 year history of the Blind Tiger. 
 
On March 11 at the Pour House Music Hall in Raleigh, NC, Amelia's Mechanics embarks on a regional headlining tour in support of their debut release "North, South" produced by Jim Avett. The band's inaugural tour takes them through North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia and is supported by the following radio stations: WDVX, WNCW, WUNC, WKNC, WUIN, WQFS, WUSC, WDWG, and WRMT.
 

2010 Performance Schedule:
The Pour House Music Hall - March 11 (Raleigh, NC)
The Whiskey - March 13 (Wilmington, NC)
Home Team BBQ - March 18 (Sullivan's Island, SC)
Coffee Underground - March 19 (Greenville, NC)
White Mule Music Pub - March 20 (Columbia, SC)
The Basement - March 24 (Nashville, TN)
MoDaddy's - March 25 (Asheville, NC)
RA Fountain - March 26 (Fountain, NC)
The Broad Street Cafe - April 2 (Durham, NC)
The Evening Muse - April 3 (Charlotte, NC)
Acoustic Coffeehouse - April 8 (Johnson City, TN)
The Canyons - April 9 (Blowing Rock, NC)
Pisgah Brewing Co. - April 10 (Black Mountain, NC)
Carrboro Arts Center - April 24 (Chapel Hill, NC)
The Carolina Theater - April 25 (Greensboro, NC)
Preservation Pub - April 28 (Knoxville, TN)
The Garage - April 29 (Winston-Salem, NC)
The Tipsy Teapot - April 30 (Greenville, NC)
MerleFest - May 2 (Wilkesboro, NC) - Molly McGinn PA
Purple Fiddle - May 5 (Petersberg, WV)
Ashland Coffee and Tea House - May 6 (Ashland, VA)
FemmeFest - May 22 (Charlotte, NC)
Maguire Theater - June 3 (Elizabeth, City, NC)
ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED IN MARCH 
 
"With an extensive tour scheduled – Nashville, Charleston, Atlanta and elsewhere – the women are flying high from the following they’ve developed." - Andrea Spencer , University of North Carolina - Greensboro
 
 
"A refreshing, honest sound. We think this band has a genuine chance at success." - Al Evers, A-Train Entertainment
 
"Amelia's Mechanics is playing to sell-out crowds and hawking a debut CD, 'North, South,' to rave reviews." —  Carole Perkins, News and Record

"They have two things that are unique: One is their music, its very, very good ... And also their harmonies are unique ... So the package is a pretty good package."   - Jim Avett, Producer of 'North, South'
 

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BRIEF BIOGRAPHY:
Amelia’s Mechanics is an all-female, Americana music trio whose instrumentation and vocal harmonies traverse classical, country, and jazz genres resulting in a sound best described as vintage country with a moonshine concerto. The band, whose name, debut album title, and lyrics are inspired by the accomplishments of early aviatrix and aviators, explorers and pioneers, writes and sings about the mechanics underlying life’s triumphs and tragedies. Amelia's Mechanics is Molly Miller (Lead Guitar and Vocals,) Kasey Horton (Viola,) and Molly McGinn (Rhythm Guitar and Vocals.)
 

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TOP 15 - WQFS 90.9 FM SPIN CHARTS - WEEK OF 2/7-2/13:
1 AMELIA'S MECHANICS North South
2 WOODEN BIRDS Magnolia Barsuk
3 AVETT BROTHERS I And Love And You Columbia
4 FIN FANG FOOM Monomyth Lovitt
5 BIRDS OF TOKYO Universes
6 OVERMOUNTAIN MEN Glorious Day Ramseur
7 TEGAN AND SARA Sainthood Sire-Vapor-Warner Bros.
8 FLAMING LIPS ...Embryonic Warner Bros.
9 WYE OAK The Knot Merge
10 MALCOLM HOLCOMBE For The Mission Baby Echo Mountain
11 POLVO In Prism Merge
12 JILL ANDREWS Jill Andrews [EP] Liam
13 CHUCK PROPHET Let Freedom Ring! Yep Roc
14 ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS We Are To Answer ESL-Switchstance
15 A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS Exploding Head Mute