AMY LABER

Biography

Amy Laber is a longtime New Paltz-based troubadour and musician known for her music that emphasizes the power of simplicity, the depth of country soul, and the magic of an open heart. A resident of Gardiner in New York's Hudson Valley, she has built a multifaceted career as a performer, early childhood music teacher (known as 'Miss Amy'), yoga instructor, and book-lover. For over 20 years, she has taught music classes throughout the Hudson Valley, holding relevant qualifications in early childhood education.[1][2][3][4]

Fun Facts

  • Amy Laber performs in genres including americana, southern gothic, and alt country, with a Spotify popularity score of 26.
  • She was hired as a children's specialist in 2013, combining her passions for books, music, yoga, and teaching.
  • Born in Paris and raised in New York City and upstate New York, though this detail appears in context of collaborator Janie Christensen.

Musical Connections

Key Collaborators

  • Janie Christensen - shared billing or joint performance/review (WeMustBe project) [2011]
  • David Kraai - shared billing or joint performance/review (WeMustBe project) [2011]
  • Squindo - performance group (Squindo, Laber, Light & Shober) [2022]
  • Light - performance group (Squindo, Laber, Light & Shober) [2022]
  • Shober - performance group (Squindo, Laber, Light & Shober) [2022]

References

  1. centuryhouse.org
  2. womensworkmusic.com
  3. timeshudsonvalley.com
  4. hudsonvalleyone.com
  5. rollmagazine.com

Heard on WWOZ

AMY LABER has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.

DateTimeTitleShowSpotify
Jan 18, 202612:00FROM NEW ORLEANS TO THE MOONfrom AMY LABERCajun and Zydecow/ Charles Laborde or Jim Hobbs