TK describes the songs as a 'lovely sadness' and I think that is more accurate.ĭuring the interviewing and wine drinking Amanda decided that she would like to give the Bueno Bueno readers the opportunity to win her album 'West Cross Timbers.' All you have to do is CLICK HERE and become a follower on her blog. I think because they sound 'pretty,' people think I'm singing about something happy, when really, I'm singing about dying (referring to a specific song on her new album). The music is sadder than people seem to grasp. Is there anything about your music that people seem to miss, that you feel they should understand? Just do what makes you happy because we could be eaten by bigfoot tomorrow. We don't even know why we are here, so we might as well do what makes us happy and who cares about the other stuff. When you love something, you just have to do it. I grew up knowing it wouldn't make me a lot of money, but I don't care. I don't think I could do anything else really. I've been playing the fiddle for 18 years and my goal isn't to master it, but do it because it's the only thing that keeps me from blowing my brains out. I think it would be cool to work at a wildlife center for birds. I don't know, I like the idea of 'helping' because my mom is a nurse and its a nobel job so I would like to help in some way. Just to prove that another literary idiot can do it. I have always been interested in being a Veterinarian or recently I've been wanting to help with the Gulf spill recovery. If you were not a musician, what else would you be doing? What other professions interest you? That was embarrassing, but nothing beats excusing yourself to go to the restroom while a crowd waits on you. Another time, my pants ripped while I was on stage (I think it was all the hearty Irish food) and I had to walk off stage to retrieve a jacket and then walk back on to finish.

It was the most horrifying experience because I still had to come back on stage and finish the set. I got through two songs and then had to excuse myself for a restroom break. I was in Ireland opening for Rod Picott (one of few shows that I have opened for solo) and I was so nervous. I find performing to be the easier, but for some reason my nerves got me. I usually never get nervous about playing/singing. (amanda laughs and puts her head down) yep. Well, I couldn't remember those names so I told them I remembered my Granddad had a dog named Pearl so I got the name 'Pearl Reams.' My actual middle name is Rose.ĭo you have any embarrassing moments that you wouldn't mind sharing? It has something to do with adding together the name of your school and the street you grew up on. Somehow, on the same tour, we were all in the van and started picking out pornstar names. When you are the only girl in a van with a bunch of boys, you get to a point where you have to speak your mind so I got the name REAMS first. Jeff Dennis, a former TSC member gave it to me one year while on a Thrift Store Cowboys tour. Photo by Joshua Black Wilkins Boots by Colt MillerĪ lot of people know you as 'Pearl,' but it's not really your middle name. I make my own buttons to sell at my merch table, so I collect things to put in them like dead bugs, maps, watch parts, paper etc. I used to collect Polaroids or my friends and of tour stuff because I wanted to remember everything when I'm old, but then I realized by the time I'm old enough to care, I'll be too senile to even know who's pictures I'm looking at. Postcards, I don't always send them though. I collect lotion real bad like a bitch! I have an ocean of lotion. Beach towels from the cities I stay at while on tour.Īll things George Jones (laughs and jokes about a hair doll) Is there anything that your collect? Any big collections? I love collecting things and finding out about other collections. Pearl later told me that she is a firm believer in lunges and push-ups! I really don't recommend it because they could come back and knife ya and you can't predict a knifing! I wouldn't have ever done that if I hadn't been at the 'tipping point.' I don't condone spitting on anyone, but I was really tired from being on the road. One time I was out running and I spit on a man after he said some ugly (threatening) things. I also try to hike or run while staying in safe areas, but you have to always be careful. I count calories everyday Most people underestimate the amount of calories they intake daily. and a whole lot of chasing cute boys as they pass-by (laughs). Most people go on tour and gain weight, but every time I see you on the road, you look so fit! What do you do to keep up with your health and fitness while traveling?

You just got back from a 61 day tour (US and UK) and you look so good.

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