Amanda performs in honour of her Dad in support of Amistad Canada

I am honoured to be performing as part of a special afternoon concert in support of Amistad Canada and Jóvenes Adelante and a brand new scholarship in my father’s name – The Gustavo Martinez Love of Learning Scholarship. This scholarship will send a Mexican student to medical school. I will be joined on stage with my band as well as my good friend and award winning writer Martha Bátiz who will read from her acclaimed short stories.
The concert takes place September 10th at 4pm – doors open at 3:30pm

The show is now sold out! For donations to the Amistad scholarship go to:

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/amistad-canada/events/canciones-y-cuento

Thrilled to compose for Rosie’s Rules!

I feel very grateful to have had the opportunity to compose music for Rosie’s Rules, now on PBS and TVO, with award winning composer Ari Posner.  I also have had a lot of fun voicing the role of Abuela, Rosie’s grandmother for the same show.  Rosie is played by the talented Elora Lopez who is the grandaughter of guitarist Jorge Lopez who I also got to collaborate with on some of the songs!  Growing up, television shows like Sesame Street had such a huge influence on me and I am so grateful to be part of this team who have worked so hard to create a show that showcases the beautiful traditions and culture of Mexico. Check out Rosie’s Rules here https://pbskids.org/rosiesrules.

Happy Holidays!! Tune in to Undercover Holiday on Hallmark

Happy Holiday season! I am excited to be acting in a Hallmark holiday movie called Undercover Holiday!

Tune in for the debut on Sunday December 4th! The movie features the talented Noemi Gonzales and Stephen Huszar along with a talented ensemble cast who were a blast to work with as the Rodriguez familia!

In the meantime I am recording some new music for you that I look forward to sharing in the new year!

Abrazos,
Amanda

First show – Jazz on the Plaza in Burlington!

Excited to be performing with my band for the first time on August 13th. Join me for a free show at Burlington Performing Arts Centre at 4pm!

Amanda hosts and performs in Women of Song & Story

I am excited to be hosting and performing in Women of Song & Story presented by Flato Markham Theatre and Sultans of String this coming October 16th! Grab your tickets and join this line up of women I admire including Kellylee Evans, Tamar Ilana, Yasmin Levy and Mandy Harvey! Watch from the comfort of your home as this is a virtual concert!

Amanda performs at her first live twilight concert

What a thrill to perform in front of real life human beings again! I am so appreciative to my friend Sarah Climenhaga who hosted our first backyard show since lock down which sold out in days. It was a beautiful way to end the summer!