Crib Notes

Performing for his last night in Atlanta, Raphael Saadiq made the most of the intimate setting at the Variety Playhouse on Sat., March 28. Saadiq was humble, charming and witty during his performance, which would be expected from an artist who has written, sung and produced compelling music for over 20 years.

Despite being around for the past two decades, Saadiq has only released three solo albums since his days as the lead vocalist and bass player with late ’80s/early ’90s group Tony! Toni! Toné!.

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For today’s Roll Call we call out former Indigo Girls sing/guitarist/songwriter, Daemon Records owner and solo artist Amy Ray.

Who are you?
Amy Ray

Describe yourself in three words.
Hermit, Activist, Songwriter.

Who dead or alive would most you like to meet?
Harriet Tubman.

Whom would you most like to slap in the face?
Myself.

What song do you wish you had written?
“Strange Fruit.”

Elvis Costello or Elvis Presley?
Elvis Presley.

LP, CD or MP3?
LP.

If you could start one trend, what would it be?
compassion=cool.

If you could end one trend, what would it be?
beauty = thin.

With whom would you most like to play a game of spin the bottle?
The Kings Of Leon.

“Bus Bus” MP3

Amy Ray plays the Variety Playhouse on Sat., Nov. 22. $15/$17.50 8:30 p.m. Jennifer O’Connor and the Holland Dutch open. 1099 Euclid Ave. 404-524-7354.

(Photo by Matt Odom).

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