AMY OBENSKI

Well, this COVID-19 really just threw the train off the tracks, didn’t it? My shows have been canceled and tour planning is on hold. I wanted to do something to contribute to everyone stuck at home without live music. So I put together Coffee with Amy. It’s a live stream show at 10am (PST) on Sundays.

People tuned in from all over the US, France, The UK, Greece, and Mexico. It feels so good to get people together (many on the west coast in their PJs) and me in my PJs, over coffee and some light discussion and music. People sent in their selfies upon my request and that was really sweet. It completely made my day. I came up with Coffee with Amy as a way to contribute to others during this time. What I didn’t realize is that I really need it as well. It fed my soul and lifted me out of a funk. 

Join me in your PJs and morning beverage of choice and virtually cuddle up with me for 45 minutes. I’ll sing some songs too! You can join on my Facebook Page . You don’t need a facebook account to watch. I hope to see you all in real life soon but in the mean time I’ll do my best to brighten your days from afar.

I’m organizing a benefit concert to take place on October 23rd in San Francisco! >>>GET TICKETS HERE<<<

One of my favorite SF bands, Midtown Social is headlining, Rafael Sarria (of La Gente SF) is playing too, and I’ll be throwing in a couple songs myself. We are raising money for RAICES, an organization providing legal support to detained immigrants. This is HUGE. Please come out and show your support and help us make a difference. At least 50% of proceeds will be going to the organization.

***>>>GET TICKETS HERE<<<***

So three weeks ago I had a little mishap. I fractured my foot while hiking. I rolled my foot stepping down from a rock and…. bam! It’s slowed me down a lot. I’ve still been able to make my local shows. I just had to schedule some roadies to carry my gear and set up for me. The sad part is this: I decided to cancel my August Tour Dates. If you’ve been following along you may have seen dates pop up in Utah and Colorado. They are all canceled.

It’s possible I could have pushed through and done them but more than anything I want a foot that is fully functioning in my future. So I decided not to push it. It’s different when it’s your arm or something, but when it’s your foot and you need to carry gear back and forth across who knows what terrain and up and down stairs…. well, it’s just too much too soon. So my lovelies out in Utah and Colorado you will just have to wait. I’m so sorry. I’ll be back in the swing soon enough. I miss you.

Things are heating up over here with two Live Looping shows in April. I’m sharing both shows with the notorious CelloJoe based in Berkeley, CA. “The Genie” is joining us as the headliner for the show on April 5th at Neck of the Woods. Check out more info and shows on the bottom right of this page. See you out there!

February is a solo month. I’ve got three solo performances with no looper. I’m taking it back to the roots with acoustic sets. February 12th is at the awesome Lost Church in San Francisco. It’s a singer-songwriter’s paradise! February 16th will be a great belated Valentines event if you’re up for it, at Vino Locale in Palo Alto. February 21st I’m playing at the notorious Michael’s on Main in Santa Cruz. Look to the right on this page for more info on all those dates. See you out there!

Yep. My image is on San Francisco buses again! Not only that, but Amy & The Elements is opening up the Yerba Buena Night Festival on the main stage. We play on October 13th at 5:30pm sharp, in Jesse Square, San Francisco. It’s a free festival and it’s loaded with entertainment and art for four hours. Come out and see us!

A good friend of mine, Evan Morrison, came up with a music video idea for one of my songs while attending a concert. He presented the idea to me last year and I was ecstatic. He then proceeded to write, direct, and manage the whole video. And it is now complete! It’s spreading pretty quickly on social media right now. The message is clear, and very important I think for the current times. Let me know what you think!

This Friday I’m having a huge show in San Francisco with my band, Amy & The Elements. Rafael Bustamante Sarria (of La Gente SF) is opening. He’s incredibly talented, energetic, and not to be missed! If you’re anywhere near The City you should definitely make your way over to be part of this special event. Tickets are donation based on a sliding scale of $10-$15 and you can donate here at Eventbrite.

It’s just a little over a week away! Next weekend, Saturday, the 24th, my full band is playing at El Rio in San Francisco. If you live in the Bay Area, I highly recommend coming out for this show! I don’t know when my band will be able to play outside SF, so for now, this is where you can find us.

Make a night of it. There are several delicious restaurants on the same street as the venue. It’s my neighborhood so I know it well! Doors open at 9pm and we will play at 10pm for about an hour so it’s gonna be a late show. Uncle Riffkin goes on after us for their CD Release Party. They are Roots Rock with great, feel-good vibes! El Rio is a fun neighborhood bar and an SF staple for the LGBTQ crowd.

Make sure to get a ticket here!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncle-riffkin-amy-obenski-the-elements-tickets-42683512535

Listen to Uncle Riffkin:
https://soundcloud.com/uncleriffkin/riffkin#t=0:36

Listen to Amy Obenski & The Elements:
https://youtu.be/i0w897Op2Co

Check out the venue, El Rio:
http://www.elriosf.com