You may have seen Amanda and the Thieves of Thunder in and around the Midwest if you’re one of those people who enjoy 2-3 seasons of weather a day. She resides in Chicago- the birthplace of spring showers in the morning and winter snowstorms at night. Home to Kanye, Plain White T’s and Kathy Griffin, Chicago has been the easiest place to find Amanda and her unique adult-alternative music with a blend of pop, rock, country, indie and soul. She and her band play shows in and around Chicago all the time. In fact, Amanda is lucky enough to have some of the most talented Chicagoan musicians in her band- Brian Chinino (the donkey kong playing the drums), Jorge Flores (the true minority of the group, hailing the full name “Jorge Alejandro Flores Sandoval Hernandez”- can you imagine what that was like in kindergarten?) and Jason Planera (the guy with the tattoos and mohawk on stage right).
The band has played in and around the Midwest, including but not limited to, the Midwest Acoustic Music Festival, Double Door, The Melody Inn, Elbo Room, The (late) Tweeter Center opening for big names like Alanis Morissette, Barenaked Ladies and Jessica Simpson to name a few, The Rave opening for Lifehouse and many Universities, Festivals, Bars and Coffeeshops along the way.
This band has compiled and recorded about 4 albums by now and they’re, yet again, working on another. If you’d like to contribute (financially) feel free to contact the band. Since they’ve been working independently these past few years, they can use any help they can get. Imagine, since these guys have teamed up, they have attained 3 degrees, survived three big moves, and gained 2 new members of their lives (Brian’s new cats). Any other relationship may have failed by now, but these guys are in love- in love with music. If you come to a show you’ll see how ridiculously talented, entertaining and friendly this band is. Don’t believe me, just look around. They’re going places.
Review from Northeast In-Tune Magazine! By: Dan Rondinelli:
"What can I call this artist…a guilty pleasure for me at least? I dove right in and Amanda Sena hits the note on this one. Not so much pop, but a Vanessa Carlton like singer with lyrics and a sound that holds its own. She has an impressive vocal range with a voice that holds a certain distinction that makes her special. Sena a singer/songwriter from Chicago and now has some of the best new musicians on the scene backing her up. She has opened up for such artists as Jessica Simpson to Alanis Morissette. She’s handled big time arenas and venues but the true test is still to come for this girl. With a new album out and a strong band behind her, this pure voice sounds like she’s knocking on the door. Amanda Senas is doing everything right to make her a household name…only time will tell, a short time that is.
Amanda is able to grasp a few different sounds in her music, which allow her versatile vocal range to send out some powerful waves. I’d describe it, not being the ultimate pop fan, as a musician that I would leave on in the car and sing along to, for myself. I won’t admit any other pop artists (Shakira, maybe a Kelly Clarkson) I listen to on the radio but her catchy words and music make it easy to talk about. That’s when you truly know you’ve got something to work with, when you got classic rock fans belting out your lyrics on their way home. I know you guys out there have done it, don’t be scared we’re family now.
Lets review some music…break it down!!
In a song called “Hurt me now” Sena sings about a love lost and simply realizing its time to end it. “If you’re gonna hurt me hurt me now so I know what’s coming from you.” Strong words and some mature lyrics with this catchy refrain that many can relate to. Honest artist who puts her emotions on the line, now can we give her some love!
“Til January” with Kara Kulpa on background vocals in which they share a sweet sound quite pleasing to the ear. She breaks it down at one point in the song where it’s almost at scat level. It got me going and surprised me to say the least. “Happiness never looked so good on her anyway.” Mission accomplished on this note. I’m suggesting you replay that scat part because it’s impressive.
Amanda Senas got a lot of information on her website www.amandasena.com that can help you take a listen and catch some shows. She’s got the talent, and with this band behind her and her vocals to work with she’s taking it to the streets. Take a listen and remember don’t be shy, let the music take control. Amanda Sena has just been heard, and I’m still singing in the car, I ain’t scurred!! Enjoy."
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A REVIEW FROM ATW:
Amanda Sena
… Only Makes Me Stronger
By Mikey
"I must say that the band Amanda Sena is on a whole new level of song writing. From great lyrics to perfect drum lines this band comes together as a perfect ten. Not only are the lyrics stronger than a brick wall, but the vocals that they put to their songs are also very powerful. This band should be the next big thing out of Chicago. So if you know anything about good music, then you should go and buy this cd. And if your anywhere near the city of Chicago, then you need to go see this band play a live show. It well blow your mind."
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