Teacher mispronounced her name and thus My Dear Wendy was born. Amanda Gunnels tells us about her band and her new music video “Thieves”

Influenced by Billy Joel and Andrew McMahon, Amanda Gunnels began writing songs at an early age. Classically trained as a pianist, she performed as a solo artist in Atlanta, Georgia. At the age of 19, She moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a professional songwriter. As Her writing progressed and influences broadened, she began to see her music in a different light– and decided to form the band My Dear Wendy.My Dear Wendy combines Amanda’s lyrical depth with the power and energy of an indie-rock band. The sound of a soulful singer songwriter in front of a solid, rock backing creates a memorable sound comparable to The Cranberries crossed with Regina Spektor

AMANDA GUNNELS

• From Atlanta, Georgia
• Songwriting since middle school
• Played guitar, bass, piano and saxophone
• Origin of the Name “My Dear Wendy”…teacher mispronounced it
• Musicians Institute
• Music video
• Piano Bar

CLASSES
Music Directors Workshop
Live Performance Workshop

WHAT WORKS
Word of Mouth
Choosing the right venue
Contact people individually

WHAT DOESNT WORK
Flyers
No mass text

WISH I KNEW
Crafting the songs better, make them shorter

BEST ADVICE
Not to think twice when you´re working on something. Your criticism will get in the way

WORST: Amplify, another person did the lineup, miscommunication
BEST: Piano Bar, always fun

BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Going out of her shell. Her lyrics are so personal

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SONG OF THE SHOW

TREAT
How To Record Dreams

CONTACT
Amanda Gunnels
My Dear Wendy
Facebook
http://www.mydearwendy.com/