Amy Ray Teams Up With Chely Wright and Tedeschi Trucks Band

Amy Ray�is taking time from touring with the Indigo Girls for select shows with her country band, including co-billed dates with Chely Wright and shows supporting the Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Ray�is joining�country artist�Chely Wright�for a short co-billed fall tour and will be in Brooklyn on Tuesday, November 29 at the Bell House.�She�and her country band will be performing tracks from her rootsy solo album,�"Goodnight Tender."��

"We've learned some new stuff from older records of mine and a new tune I wrote recently, plus I'll be trying new songs out here and there -- I'm working towards material for a new solo record," said Ray.�"Mostly I just wanted to get out there and play some music... it's just some quick shows to kick up my heels a bit."

"Goodnight Tender"�finds the�Georgia native exploring her Southern musical roots�-- country, gospel, and roots with songs like�"Duane Allman,"�an ode to the late Allman Brothers guitarist and�"Oyster and Pearl." The album�marks a dramatic departure from Ray's previous work, both as a solo artist and an Indigo Girl.�The songs were written over more than a decade. �

Ray recorded the album in Asheville, NC along with a group of trusted artists and collaborators, including�Justin�Vernon�(Bon Iver)�and guest vocalists�Susan Tedeschi, Heather McEntire (Mt. Moriah),�Kelly Hogan�(Neko Case)�and members of�Megafaun.�

Ray's sessions included fiddle, banjo, dobro, pedal steel, guitar, mandolin, bass, and drums gathered 'round a few microphones to create an authentic, vintage sound. Ray and her band have recently performed on Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour, NPR Mountain Stage, Music City Roots in Nashville, TN and more.

Amy Ray will play with Chely Wright at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29 at The Bell House, 149 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Tickets $20 For information or tickets, call 718-643-6510 or visit http://www.thebellhouseny.com

The Amy Ray band will open for the Tedeschi Trucks Band on Friday, December 2 at the Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Pl, Boston, MA 02108. For information or tickets, call 617-482-0106 or visit http://www.orpheum-theater.com/orpheum_theater_boston.php

AMY RAY BAND (all show co-billed with Chely Wright unless noted)

Oct 01
Hudson, NY - Club Helsinki
Nov 28
Alexandria, VA - Birchmere
Nov 29
Brooklyn, NY - The Bell House
Dec 01
Brownfield, ME - Stone Mountain Arts Center
Dec 02
Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre (Amy Ray Band opens for Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Dec 03
Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater