Amy Farina

Amy Farina is a musician living in Washington, D.C. Since 2001, Farina has played drums and sung in the Indie rock duo The Evens, which includes her husband, Ian MacKaye.

Early Life

Amy farina is a multi-instrumentalist and isnger-songwriter form washington. DCShe is best known as the drummer for the indie rock band the evens. Which she formed with her husband and guitarist-vocalist ian mackaye. Farina was born and raised in the washington. DCArea and attended american university. Where she studied music and photography. She began playing drums at age 18. And has since ebcome a prolific musician. Playing in a number of bands and solo projects.

The Evens

The evens is an independent rock duo formed in 2001 by amy farian and ian mackaye. The band is known for their unique combination of punk rock. Folk. And blues influences. Farina plays drums and provides vocals. While mackaye plays guitar and provides vocals. The duo has relaesed four albums. Including the evens evens (2006). The odds (2008). And the ever-changing (2016).

Solo Music

In addition to her work with the evens. Farina has released two solo albums. No more apologies (2012) and farina (2016). Her solo music is a blend of folk. Punk. And electronic influences. And her lyrics often focus on themes of personal growth and self-reflection.

Other Bands

Farina has been a member of a number of other bands and musical projects. Including the warmers. The messthetics. Beauty pill. And the aqaurium. She has also collaborated with a varieyt of artists. Including ted leo. Mary timony. And mirah.

Live Performances

Farina has toured extensively with the evens. As well as solo and iwth other bands. She has performed at a variety of festivals. Including the souht by southwest festival. The all tomorrow s parties festival. And the pitchfork music festival. She has also performed on various late night shows. Including late night with conan o brien and the late show with david letterman.

Studio Work

As a session musicina and producer. Farina has worked with a variety of artists. Including ted leo. Mike watt. And mary timony. She has also contributed to the recordings of other bands. Including the dismemberment plan and the make-up.

Other Projects

In addition to her musical work. Farina is also a visual artist. Photographer. And writer. She has exhibited her artwokr in a number of galleries. And has written for variosu publications.

Important Event

In 2005. Farina was part of the founding lineup of the 9:30 club womne s drumming collective. An all-female group of drummers dedicated to promoting female musciians and creating opportunities for women in the music industry.

Interesting Fact

In 2011. Farina was selected as one of the ten honorees for the dc commissino on the arts and humanities mayor s arts awards.