Amy Farina is a musician living in Washington, D.C. As of 2001, Farina has played

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and sings in the

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duo

The Evens The Evens are a Washington, D.C. indie-rock duo, formed in the fall of 2001, comprising partners Ian MacKaye (baritone guitar, vocals) (of Fugazi, formerly of Minor Threat) and Amy Farina (drums, vocals) (formerly of The Warmers). After Ian MacKa ...

, which includes her husband,

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Career

Farina has played in The Warmers (which included Ian's younger brother Alec MacKaye), Mister Candy Eater, Ted Leo & the Pharmacists and with

Lois Maffeo Lois Maffeo (professionally known for much of her career as Lois) is an American musician and writer who lives in Olympia, Washington. She has been closely involved with and influenced many independent musicians, especially in the 1990s-era Oly ...

The Evens

Farina and Ian MacKaye formed

in 2001. Farina sings and plays drums with MacKaye playing

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and sharing vocal duties. The Evens released their self-titled album in early 2005, breaking a three-year silence by MacKaye. Their second album, '' Get Evens'', was released in November 2006. Their most recent album is called ''

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'' and was released November 20, 2012.

Coriky

In 2015, Farina and MacKaye began playing music with Joe Lally (Fugazi, The Messthetics). In 2018, the group played their first show, now with the adopted moniker Coriky. During early 2020, Coriky released two songs, "Clean Kill" and "Too Many Husbands", via various free streaming services. Although the self-titled album was originally set for release on March 27, 2020, the

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enacted during March 2020 delayed release until June 12, 2020.

Personal life

She and MacKaye have a child born in 2008. She is the sister of Geoff Farina of the band

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References

External links

The Evens official website
Living people Year of birth missing (living people) American women drummers American women singers American rock drummers Singers from Washington, D.C. Ted Leo and the Pharmacists members The Evens members The Warmers members Coriky members 21st-century American women {{US-musician-stub