Amanda Palmer is a performer, director, composer and musician who is best known for her role as front woman and keyboardist for internationally acclaimed punk cabaret band The Dresden Dolls. On September 16, 2008, Amanda released Who Killed Amanda Palmer, her debut solo album which was produced by Ben Folds. Other current and upcoming projects include a fine art photography book on which she is collaborating with esteemed author Neil Gaiman and a Who Killed Amanada Palmer companion songbook. This past October, Amanda mounted a year-long tour that has taken her through Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Her recent work includes two epic performances with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall a residency at the Famous Spiegeltent at Edinburgh and this year’s SXSW Festival in Austin, TX and a coveted spot on Coachella April 18 alongside Amy Winehouse and The Killers.

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