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Amy Schugar - An artist whose time has come...
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For many years, Amy Schugar has been developing her skills as a
songwriter, arranger, singer and guitarist. Her talent is undeniable,
and her energy, tenacity and never-give-up attitude have benefited
many bands and collaborators in the past. Amy has the voice of an
angel and plays the guitar like the devil! She has a tremendous sense
of melody and rhythm (she can hold her own on her '67 Slingerland
drum kit!), and is a skilled keyboardist as well. Amy is featured in
the GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2006 ISSUE!
Amy was a popular fixture on the LA metal scene during the metal
days, with her band "Maiden America" that performed regularly at the
now infamous Troubadour, Gazzari's and The Whisky clubs on the Sunset
Strip. She also formed the hard rock group "Sass", which performed
throughout the Phoenix area attracting the attention of local Metal
God Rob Halford and her friend Jeff Martin, who always supported her.
Amy had toiled away at her day job for over 14 years. A million
things had changed during that time, but one thing remained constant:
Everyday Amy would come home to her guitar and her pen and melt away
the workday world by writing songs.
For the longest time, only Amy's circle of friends got to hear her
music. Then a chance meeting with, at the time, fellow Phoenix
resident Michael Schenker (UFO, Scorpions, MSG) became the catalyst
for her long overdue step into the limelight. While attending a
concert by one of her favorite artists, Eric Johnson, she was noticed
by Schenker singing and playing guitar on the side of the stage. He
was impressed with what he heard and saw, and they began their
songwriting collaboration in early 2003. The duo recorded the album
"Under Construction", featuring Schenker's soulful guitar playing and
Amy's magical voice. Amy was a special guest with MSG on their
Fall/Winter 2003 tour, showcasing some of the Schugar/Schenker songs
with MSG.
Amy's boundless energy, soaring vocals and effortless guitar playing
immediately captured the hearts of MSG's die hard fans! Amy exclaims,
"I have received hundreds of e-mails from fans wanting me back - The
response has been overwhelming and I am very appreciative of all of
the fans!"
Since then, Amy has received endorsement deals with Daisy Rock
Guitars, Floyd Rose Tremolo Systems, D'Addario Strings, Crate Amps,
Seymour Duncan, Fernandez Sustainers and Robert Keeley Electronics
and is featured in countless music trade magazines and internet
webzines. Amy continues to write songs consistent with her bluesy
melodic style.
She also keeps in contact with her fans and sells CD's through her
web site. Amy signs autographs wherever she can. Everyone who meets
her is impressed with her fun loving manner and schoolgirl charm. Amy
is truly amazing!
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