BASS EPK
Amanda McCoy has been a highly sought-after bassist, vocalist, and music director in Nashville, TN since 2009. Through the years she has performed with an array of artists and bands, some of which include Tanya Tucker, Patti LaBelle, Jake Clayton, Candi Carpenter, Jenny Tolman, Rachel Lipsky, Sunny Sweeney, Tiera, Lexie Hayden, and Jeff Clayborn.
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Amanda has also played on countless studio sessions in Nashville and beyond. Session highlights include: Jenny Tolman (There Goes the Neighborhood and Married In a Honky Tonk, both produced by Dave Brainard), Robbie Calvo, Jake Clayton, Caleb KBC Sherman, Ian Bebon, Will Rambeaux, Sean Sunderland, Mike Deklava, and Zasz - among many others. Amanda has tracked in the following Nashville studios: The Tracking Room, Ocean Way Studio B, JD’s Joint, Southern Ground Nashville, Paragon Studios, The Bomb Shelter, Wild Road Recording, Omni Sound, Colorsonic Sound, Legends Studio, Cygnus Sound Studio, deciBel Nashville, and Parlor Productions. Amanda made her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry with Candi Carpenter on July 12th, 2019. She was also honored to perform two shows at the Grand Ole Opry for Dolly Parton’s 50 Years at the Opry NBC special.
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Currently available for extensive touring, sessions, industry showcases, performances, music videos, and private lessons. CLICK HERE to inquire about booking!
Amanda exclusively performs with Crook Custom Guitars, Ampeg, Ernie Ball, and D’Addario.
In the Studio
ALL TRACKS BELOW FEATURE AMANDA MCCOY ON BASS GUITAR
On the Stage
LIVE PERFORMANCE PHOTOS
LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS
Gear List
AMPS & ACCESORIES:
RIG 1: Ampeg PF-115HE, Ampeg SVT-3PRO
RIG 2: Ampeg SVT-410HLF, Ampeg SVT-3PRO
RIG 3: Vintage Sunn 1X15, Ampeg SVT-3PRO
PRACTICE RIGS: Ampeg BA-115, Ampeg BA-108
DI: Ampeg-SCR DI
STRINGS: Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky, D’Addario EXL170L
CABLES: Mogami
ROAD CASES: Alcorn Custom Case (Nashville, TN)
PEDALBOARD: Pedaltrain Nano+
PEDALS / EFFECTS: Boss TU-3, Vintage MXR Distortion +, MXR Bass Octave Deluxe, Truetone CS6
BASS GUITARS:
CROOK T-STYLE BASS (Blue Sparkle Paisley - IV String)
CROOK T-STYLE BASS (Pink Paisley - IV String)
CROOK J-STYLE BASS (Tangerine Sparkle - V String)
Press
"I hire only the very best musicians for my studio sessions and live performances... Amanda McCoy is my premiere choice every time. If she isn't available, I re-schedule until she is. When you hire Amanda you know she'll be on time, prepared and ready to rock your tunes with a stellar stage presence, tone and seasoned musicality beyond her years... first call, first class!"
ROBBIE CALVO
“A virtuosic electric bassist who can hold down a tasteful country foundation—simple, melodic, and in the pocket—she can also then turn around and fire off the most virtuosic solos in prog rock and funk.
Her organizational skills as bandleader for Nashville acts Jenny Tolman, Jeff Clayborn, and The Country Networks Dirt Road Diva’s, among others, insure the highest level of musicianship. Qualities in this regard include
· Impeccable communicator and organizer of rehearsals, travel, and performance
· Great problem-solving ability
· Demanding but diplomatic in her management of band and sound personnel
· ALWAYS punctual, ALWAYS prepared, and ALWAYS over delivers
I’ve recorded and played with Amanda many times and have watched her in action. Fluent in creating and reading number charts, lead sheets, and standard notation, she also is a natural harmony singer and proficient arranger of vocal and instrumental parts.”
PANDEL COLLAROS
"When I met Amanda - I was very impressed with her upbeat, and vivacious personality combined with a down to earth sensibility. When I played with her, I told her that I loved her feel, enthusiasm and exciting vibe when she played the bass. She rocks with an R+B feel."
KENNY ARONOFF
“Amanda McCoy is the best new bass player in Nashville! Period! She's got feel, tone, time, and groove. Formal training, and street smarts. She's got great chops, organization, work ethic in the studio, and is also an excellent live performance bandleader. And I don't mean "good for a girl." I mean the best!”
WILL RAMBEAUX
"There is no one better than Amanda McCoy. No one. You can quote me on it. Never have I worked with a musician with such talent, work ethic, drive and patience to succeed, always keeping a good mood and being positive. She is a true artist in every sense of the word, at everything she does, whether it be bass, guitar, singing, painting or what-have-you. Time and time again, she has proven to be not only an incredible musician (you’ll be hard pressed to find many people who can play like her...I purposefully write really difficult prog rock that she just owns), but also a fantastic leader, bandmate, worker, teacher and friend. There are very few people I trust implicitly…she is definitely one of them. Amanda is on my fire team. Straight up, if you get a chance to work with Amanda McCoy, you can chill. Everything is gonna be just fine."