Amy Dixon-Kolar
Singer/Songwriter - Acoustic Folk/Contemporary/Traditional/Celtic
- New Song - 'Rosa Sat' - see below
- New CD - "Now It's Time" now available! Go to the Store for the latest news!
- New Shows Added - go to Schedule to find out dates and places.
- Chicago Acoustic Underground Interview now on-line. Go to What's New.
- The CD Release Party was a great success! Click here for pictures and a review!
Rosa Sat (c)2008
NEW SONG! I wrote this song right after the election of Barack Obama. I had been reading this quote numerous places and knew it had to be a song.
"Rosa sat so Martin could walk.
Martin walked so Barack could run.
Barack ran, that our children could fly"
Still can't get a definitive answer as to where the quote comes from originally, but I'll certainly give him/her credit as soon as I find out.
I am a Chicago-based Singer/songwriter performing mostly acoustic folk music— original, traditional, contemporary, and Celtic. I've played the guitar for over 30 years, and also dabble with the fiddle, mandolin, bowed psaltery and bodhran. Influences range from the music of my youth - The Weavers, Steeleye Span, Joni Mitchell, Steve Goodman, Holly Near, Mason Proffitt - to contemporary folk musicians - Scottish artists Dougie MacLean and Jim Malcolm, Bruce Cockburn, Sons of the Never Wrong, Chicago singer/ songwriter Mark Dvorak and (ex-Chicagoan) Jennifer Armstrong. Throw in some bluegrass, old time and blues, mix them all together, and you might be able to classify my style.
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"The feeling of lullaby and wonder fills her gorgeous vibrato. Listening to Amy Dixon-Kolar reminds us of why we need music in our lives. Go to one of her gigs, and be mesmerized by her beautiful writing and her stirring voice - you won't be disappointed."
"Amy Dixon-Kolar gives us lovely songs. Most are original, some are traditional; but each is her own, fresh and musical and artful. Her music touches us and quietly calls us to celebrate living; to reflect again on our humanity and on our community. Thank You, Amy."
"Amy Dixon-Kolar is one of the best artists I interviewed for this site. She is an excellent guitarist, and her music will stir your soul."
Sue Demel/Sons of the Never Wrong
"Amy Dixon-Kolar gives us lovely songs. Most are original, some are traditional; but each is her own, fresh and musical and artful. Her music touches us and quietly calls us to celebrate living; to reflect again on our humanity and on our community. Thank You, Amy."
Mark Dvorak Singer-Songwriter/Instructor - Old Town School of Folk Music
"Amy’s music is as pure and honest as she is herself." – John Abbey, New Soup Recording
"Amy’s music is as pure and honest as she is herself." – John Abbey, New Soup Recording
"Amy is one of the most popular artists on
ezFolk, not only because of her beautiful vocals and talent as a
guitarist, but also because of the encouragement and inspiration she
gives to the other ezFolk artists."
Richard Hefner/musician and owner -
ezFolk.com
Richard Hefner/musician and owner -
ezFolk.com
"Amy Dixon-Kolar is one of the best artists I interviewed for this site. She is an excellent guitarist, and her music will stir your soul."
"With her unique voice and commitment to Folk Music, Amy is always a presence on the stage."
Off Square Music
Off Square Music
"What a wonderful voice you have. I could listen to you all day. - Phillip Hartley"
"What a beautiful voice and excellent guitar work. Love your treatment of Wild Mountain Thyme. Now It's Time is going to be one of my favourites too. Regards from the UK. Cheers, Jet Brennan"
"As usual, Amy draws the depth of the music into her (and your) soul as she interprets a song. Her excellent guitar work neither tries to overwhelm you with overly ornate work nor overrides the vocal.? Amy is a favorite of mine on ezFolk, and I always look forward to hearing her offerings." -Brad
