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In the Mix: Amy Ray talks solo music, Indigo Girls shows

By Collin Kelley

Amy Ray has a new solo tune (“Chuck Will’s Widow) and embarked on a brief solo tour before rejoining fellow Indigo Girls bandmate Emily Saliers for two big local concerts.

Indigo Girls are headlining the Oct. 2 Amplify Decatur benefit concert and will be ringing in the new year at Symphony Hall with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on Dec. 30-31. And, of course, we had to get her Spotify playlist, which features some fine folk rock.

We caught up with the Decatur native to find out what it’s like being back on the road, recording a new solo album, and working with a “game changing” nonprofit in her hometown.

Q. “Chuck Will’s Widow” is your third single release this year. Is a new solo album on the way, and if so, what can listeners expect?

A. Yes, yes, yes! I am always working towards another Amy Ray Band and Indigo Girl record. I enjoy song writing and the pursuit of the craft, so am always making time for it. Also, I love collaborating. My band is just so joyful and fun to play with so I am always looking towards the next project and when we can create together. We are going to Nashville to record for a week in December, hoping to release vinyl, whenever we can get it all done.

Q. How does it feel to be back to playing live music in front of an audience?

A. I am psyched! Indigos have been out touring and it has been a curious re-entry with lots of thoughts flying around in everyone’s heads, the audience included, you just never know what someone out there in the crowd has been through, I always try to remember that, and especially now, it hits home. We are constantly adjusting to guidelines that affect everything from load-in to the show, to after the show, so it’s keeping us on our toes, but it’s also keeping us humble.

Q. Indigo Girls are headlining the Amplify concert in Decatur in October. What do you want people to know about the nonprofit’s mission?

A. The Decatur Cooperative Ministry is game changer to so many folks in our community. I first heard about them through my mom and the church I grew up in — Decatur First United Methodist. DFUMC and other churches in the community are all waking up to what it means to be Christian in this world, and I am heartened by how much energy they are putting towards helping people who are having bad times. Housing stability is foundational to getting out of hard times, and direct action in our own community will make us all stronger.

Q. What songs are albums have been on repeat for you lately? Is there an artist or band you’re telling everyone they should be listening to?

A. I always listen to Bon Iver, a constant in my life. other artist I am digging right now are: Joy Oladokun, Meet Me @ The Altar, Brent Cobb, Angaleena Presley, Katie Pruitt, Big Red Machine, Algiers, Kate Tempest, Minton Sparks.

For tickets to Amplify Decatur, visit amplifydecatur.org. For tickets to Symphony Hall, visit aso.org.