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This album represents life in the face of death. For a long time, I believed I had failed at life because cancer consumed my body and my mind. What I realize now is that my spirit is strong enough to …
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I can’t believe that only a week from today my second album, Fly, will be released! I started writing this almost two years ago and FINALLY, I get to share what has been occupying my time when I’m not being …
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All but one of these songs on my album Fly are co-written with Glenn Sawyer at the Spot Studios. The music takes on a different flavor from Secret Music with a far more produced electronic feel. Glenn flexed his production …
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I had the pleasure of performing a new collaboration live for the first time with Denver Alt-Rock band, Signs and Signals at Moe’s Orignal BBQ. Check out some of the photos from my performance and set with the band. …
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Photos from my show at Mutiny Information Cafe in Denver, Colorado with Silver and Smoke. Photos by Tyler Bray
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I’m excited to be performing with the extremely talented Denver Pop/Electronic musician Adrienne O for her Elevation EP Release Party on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016. The show is set in an intimate private venue at ERICO MOTORSPORTS located at 2855 …
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Wow! I was so excited to received so many great submissions for Iceland and I loved listening to each and every one! Thank you to all the producers who submitted a remix! More than one gave me goosebumps and making …
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I’m so excited to celebrate the release of my friend Sam Hozdulick’s album Awake, this Saturday, February 6 at Lost Lake Lounge. Please come celebrate with me as I play a few acoustic pieces! Doors open at 7:30 and you …
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303 Family Presents LET’S GET BOUSED! We are happy to bring an intimate night amongst the massives of NYE. Those looking for a comfortable night to spend with friends or wanting to dance to your favorite music. Be prepared… LET’S …
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I’m exited to announce the release of my single Iceland! You can watch the video on my YouTube channel and make your own remix with my remix contest on Soundcloud! Please enjoy, and happy mixing! Deadline to submit is …
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I’ve recently come to the conclusion that when I do something, I do it big. We had been looking for ideas for a video for my next single Iceland. It was a song written about my friend and her boyfriend …
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Uncle Tuesday and Amy Kress will be performing a special night of music on August 7th to unofficially kick off the Denver Crawl for Cancer the next day. The crawl for cancer is one of Denver’s most fun and beloved …
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Hi Everyone! I will be hosting the first of what may be many Secret House Shows. ~For this first show I will be hosting an evening soireé; I’ll be hosting guests in my garden lit backyard and I will play …
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I’m excited to announce a new addition to the Concert Calendar! I’ll be performing Saturday June 27th at Dickens Opera House in Longmont, Colorado with electro-rock band AMZY and experimental/electronic artist Leigh West. Who: Amy Kress, AMZY, Leigh West What: Live at Dickens …
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The winter of 2014 -15 was the longest of my life. For four months, from November to March, I endured an aggressive treatment of chemotherapy to combat my second recurrence of breast cancer. It was the most difficult thing I’ve …
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By: Alli Andress AXS Contributor Apr 6, 2015 Last April, Denver-based electronic pop musician Amy Kress performed live for the first time in over 20 years. On January 13, 2015, Kress released her first album, Secret Music, recorded at The …
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Original Article posted at Denver Westword here BY GINA TRON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015 Courtesy of Amy Kress Amy Kress played music secretly for years. But when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided it was time …
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Download remix stems here bit.ly/NumbStemsDownload and submit your finished entry by May 1, 2015. Four winners will be selected and their tracks will be featured on our Numb remix compilation. All winners will receive shout outs on all my social media …
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Original Post on Tropicult.com here By Robbie Nevel Music is a great vehicle for optimism, and Amy Kress is an apt navigator. Not only is this Colorado-based singer/songwriter skilled at writing uplifting, catchy pop songs. Not only are her …
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Original Article on Huffington Post here Often times it feels like the puzzle pieces of my life are coming together faster and faster. Sometimes I feel like I can almost get a sense of the picture my life is supposed …
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Denver, CO – January 13, 2015 – An incredibly talented singer and songwriter, Denver musician Amy Kress has released her debut album, “Secret Music.” Armed with an amazingly beautiful voice and inspiring lyrics, Amy delivers a unique contemporary pop experience and …
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You can read my interview with Vents Magazine on page 52 below. VENTS Magazine 42th issue
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Original Post from MarnieClark.com here Amy Kress is from Colorado, like me. She is also a very gifted musician and when she offered to share her story with my readers, I jumped at the chance because of three important things. …
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Tune in to ConversationsLive on BlogTalkRadio with Cyrus Webb today at 1:30pm ET/10:30am PT Host Cyrus Webb welcomes recording artist Amy Kress to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her love of music and what it’s been like to introduce it to the …
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Original Article from Colorado Music Buzz here by Tim Wenger Personally, when I think of what I know about the Electronic Pop genre, two things come to mind. First: brooding, goth-infused sounds of personal loathing. Second: Night clubs, which cause …
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“Numb”, by Amy Kress, is heart pounding journey with lyrics that draws you in and makes you wonder what’s aching in her soul? The music video is very well put together as well, taking you through Amy Kress’s lyrical journey …
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Review from HyPursuit.com Posted by Saraphine on 26 Nov 2014 Original Article: Click Here Years back I saw Sarah McLachlan perform live, and was mesmerized by the thought behind the lines “Your love is like Ice Cream”. Ever since …
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Original Article by Music Existence here With the release of her forthcoming album, “Secret Music” slated to debut in January, singer-songwriter Amy Kress has released the first single, “Numb” from the highly anticipated project. A powerful modern piece produced by The …
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Original post by Crunk Atlanta here Amy Kress is a warrior and a fighter. After learning of her ongoing battle with breast cancer, yet continues to be an inspiration. A voice for others in her community and dedicated to her …
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Present this ticket at the door this Saturday November 15th, at Herman’s Hideaway, Denver, CO. for $5 off! You can also use the password: Secret Music
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Monday, November 10, 2014 – Singer-songwriter Amy Kress will be performing at Westword Best of the West 6 on Saturday, November 15th at 8pm. The event features 60+ of the hottest and most up and coming acts in Colorado. It …
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It’s been a year in the making, I’ll finally be releasing my first full length album Secret Music, December 2nd, 2014. You can pre-order the album on iTunes now and receive my previously released singles for FREE. Think of it …
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DENVER, COLORADO (September 29, 2014) – Amy Kress will release the lead single “Numb” from her debut album “Secret Music” on October 14th, 2014. The single will be digitally distributed online, at all major music retailers including iTunes, AmazonMP3, and …
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Please join me Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00pm, for a night of R&B/Soul music with Kimberly Otte and Jenna Laurise at The Walnut Room. The Walnut Room is located at 3131 Walnut St., Denver, CO Kimberly Otte R&B/Soul http://www.reverbnation.com/kimberlyotte …
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I’m excited to announce that I have been selected to perform at the RAW: Denver presents SCOPE event September 25th, 2014 at City Hall Venue at 1144 Broadway, Denver, CO. RAW Directors hand-pick and spotlight local artistic talent in film, …
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You can now get your official Amy Kress T Shirts today! – Preshrunk 50% polyester/25% cotton/25% rayon jersey tee. – Extreme softness – Front cover-stitched 1×1 baby rib-knit Men’s and Women’s sizes available (S,M,L,XL) Men’s Colors: Charcoal Women’s Colors: Vintage …
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Fri Aug 22 | Larimer Lounge Presents | 21+Morning BearTin EmpireAmy Kress Morning Bear is a new band out of Denver playing orchestral Indie Folk characterized by highly dynamic compositions. Morning Bear is a synthesis of the calm, delicate stylings …
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“Chocolicious has meet with mixed reviews from the few people I’ve played it for. It is so unlike anything I’ve put out before but it is fun and sexy in a brash, chocolatey way. Expect the unexpected with this one.” – …
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MUSIC BUZZ LIVE RADIO PRESENTS: SAM HOZDULICK w/ TAINTED CITIZENS | THE JACOB CADE PROJECT | AMY KRESS | WILD LOVE TIGRESS SAM HOZDULICKAll the way from Dallas, Texas, Sam Hozdulick has been performing in Denver, CO for three …
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The Vibe Lounge The Vibe Lounge is an experience that appeals to all of your senses. At The Vibe Lounge we bring all the up and coming artists around the world to you. – See more at: The Vibe Lounge …
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Join PetAid Colorado for Woof Fest! to celebrate the best of what Colorado has to offer! Woof Fest! is Colorado’s only music festival that is fun for the whole family and general admission is free. Enjoy live bands, DJs, games, food, drink, and more. Featuring two stages, …
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FOR RELEASE ON JUNE 24TH, 2014 AMY KRESS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “PLAY FOR ME” DENVER, COLORADO — June 24nd, 2014 — Denver based Recording Artist Amy Kress premiered her third single from her new album entitled “Play For Me.”The album, …
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I had the pleasure of being interview by the StreatBeatz Radio crew at Jammin KZKO “The Vibe”. Here is the recorded podcast for you to listen to. Also, a huge thank you to crew. Be sure to check out Jammin …
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My version of SOHNs Bloodflows. Check out the original song here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6zv_5zGEso Also be sure to pick up SOHNs new album Tremors, it is filled with great music.
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Join us for a BBQ at the Larimer Lounge – Presented by SMASH Music Mgmt & BLDGBLKS Music Company 2721 Larimer St., Denver, Colorado 80205 Sunday, June 22 at 1:00pm – 10:00pm Join our Facebook Event here 2pm – Rowan 3pm – Amy …
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Signs is available on iTunes Signs – Lyrics All around us signs are pointing They are guiding us to where we’re going I am wondering which path to follow What’s the right way, what lies in shadow It’s all around …
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My newest single, Signs will be released May 13th 2014. I’m really excited for everyone to hear it! Sign up for the mailing list to be the first to know when Signs is released! Subscribe to the mailing list
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Join me Thursday the 24th at Blush & Blu for a performance with The Tah Tahs and Starcar Sunday. The show is free and will coincide with other great happenings along Colfax Avenue. for more information about the Root 40 …
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Join me Friday April 25th at the Hiwan Golf Club in Evergreen, CO for the Annual King Murphy Elementary School Fundraiser. Each $50 ticket includes – Two complimentary drink tickets for beer and wine, with a full cash bar available …
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I had the great pleasure of working with a local Denver photographer, Benjamin Smith. Ben was able to help bring our vision to life and the results are stunning
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Join me at The Walnut Room with AdrienneO, Lines and Electric Thinking Machines. Doors open at 7:00pm. Make sure to get there early so you won’t miss any of these awesome acts.
Who is Amy Kress?
Who is
Amy Kress
Ever since she could remember, Amy Kress has been a musician at heart. It’s a language she speaks fluently, something that became immediately apparent when she released her debut album, Secret Music, in January 2015. At the tender age of 8 Kress wrote her first song and never stopped writing, what she lacked was the confidence to play her music for an audience. It took a breast cancer diagnosis in 2011 to make Kress realize that her dream to share her music needed to be realized before it was too late. Things got interesting when Glenn Sawyer of The Spot Studios in Lakewood, CO took notice of the fledgling artist’s demo online and invited her for a tour of his studio. It was a fortuitous meeting and Kress and Sawyer working along with fellow The Spot producer Rich Veltrop, spend the next several months making music with the result being the aptly named Secret Music. With the help of manager, Joel Rekiel, Kress has been working to expand her reach online and was planning a U.S. tour when she was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time in September 2014. A much longer and difficult treatment plan left Kress unable to do much more than eat, sleep and make music. “Being in an emotionally primed state like I was made the music flow. I would just sit at the piano for hours and play. It was my meditation and my release.” says Kress of the time she has dubbed her “Chemo Chrysalis.” “I was sick all winter and finished my treatments just as the spring came. I felt reborn with the season.”
In February 2015 Kress launched a remix contest via Soundcloud for her single Numb. The two month long contest yielded over 100 astounding remixes from which Kress chose 10 winners. Producers from the U.S., Scotland, Italy, Mexico and, Germany, among others can find their winning remix compiled on one of two savvily packaged remix albums. Kress adds a touch of whimsy in the cover art of the two compilations splitting her floating image between the two cases, which with everything from dubstep, and bollywood to accordion and string fields, Amy Kress’s remix compilation has an exciting variety of takes on the same song.
From playing intimate performances at the Meadowlark and Denver Syntax Physic Opera to performing at the Larimer Lounge or The Walnut Room, it’s the live interaction from fans that moves Amy Kress to perform at her peak. Deep down inside, she’s still surprised that her songs can captivate people, yet many are turning their heads and giving attention to this mile high artist. The big-sounding chorus on “Numb” and the wide appeal of songs like “The Crush” and “Saturday” are winning listeners over by leaps and bounds. Kress’s acoustic performances of her new material have gained a lot of attention in the recent months and her song titled Silent Words won a place on the winners compilation for Colorado’s COMBO’s songwriting contest.
For her next effort, Kress had been re-tuning her overall sound and has presented her new music as both a solo act and as a three piece grouping of keys, cello and drums. Kress’s adaptation of Iceland for the trio helped to create an intimate grouping for the private performance. Filmed by Jeramey Johnson, this visually stunning work was shot in Kress’s own backyard. A full moon softly illuminates more than a dozen comfortable couches scattered about her yard. Kress wore a teal strapless evening gown that echoed the deep blue color lighting her huge branching tree. Glass jars filled with candles hung from it’s light wrapped branches and provided the backdrop for the stage.
The unique setting of the show can not be overstated and fans are waiting anxiously for a glimpse of what Kress is bringing to the table next.
Born in Calgary, Canada, Kress became an Aramco Brat when her family moved to Saudi Arabia from the time she was 5 until the age of 12. She moved to the United States in 2001 during the unforgettable week of 9/11, and settled into Colorado, a state she loved so much she never left. Kress is a mother of two children and has a house full of rescue animals. She has a Great Dane and a terrier named Daisy and Molly respectively and two cats, General Rufus of the U.S.S. Samuel L. Jackson and Captain Nigel Shabbadoo, Destroyer of Worlds, all of whom she chronicles on an instagram page under daisyandmollydog.
Recently diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, Kress has pulled back on her music for the time being. While still actively writing Kress is making public performances more of an occasional thing. “I like the idea of the secret house show” says Kress. “I loved that we put on an absolutely unique evening that no one expected. It was a really magical experience and it would be amazing to do more shows like that.”
We certainly hope that Kress will host another such event in the near future.
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I played a new song called 'Your Love' tonight at the The Walnut Room for #durangosongwritersexpo There are so many… pic.twitter.com/D61LUrCHAE
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I didn't expect to have a fully steam cleaned sunroom when I woke up this morning. But now I do. So there's that...
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