Americana singer-songwriter Amanda Shires headlined at the Tractor Tavern in a show that was sold out months ago. The Grammy-winning artist performed songs from her new Take It Like A Man album and other original material, while alternating between fiddle, electric uke, and singing with her four-member backing band. The audience especially loved Shires’ encore when she returned to the stage with a huge pair of wings on her back.
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Amanda Shires – photos by Kirk Stauffer