Amanda Shires

Amanda Shires (born in in Lubbock in March 5, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and violin player. She has performed as a member of the Texas Playboys, Thrift Store Cowboys and Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, as well as in a duo with Rod Picott. Shires is said to have been smitten at the age of ten by the sight of a green and orange pawn shop fiddle, She quickly became obsessed with the instrument and the sounds of western swing and country fiddle.

Influenced by: Jason Isbell, Rod Pickett, Texas Playboys, Sturgill Simpson

Active:

2000s-present

Scene:

Texas/Nashville

Side projects

• Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
• Thrift Store Cowboys

• Jason Isbell and the 400 UnitFri, Jul 31
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• Kacey MusgravesSat, Sep 5
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• Molly TuttleWed, Jul 1
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• The Secret SistersFri, Sep 18
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• Faye WebsterTue, Jul 28
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• Brittany HowardSat, Oct 3
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• Amber AutrySun, Nov 15
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• Kilynn LunsfordSun, Sep 20
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