Indigo Girls are Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. They are a folk rock duo who started singing together in Atlanta,
GA in 1981.
They were first known as The B Band and then changed their name to a more catchy name "Saliers and Ray". During their
high school days they performed together in talent shows. They eventually began performing in bars in Atlanta, GA.
When "Strange Fire", their first full-length record was released, they gained their little fan base.
In an interview, Amy revealed that they found the word Indigo and loved it and used this word to form "Indigo Girls"
for their band name. A year later, Epic made a record deal with them. Because of the success of their independent record,
Strange Fire was re-released in 1989 under Epic.
In 2005, they ended their contract with Epic with their last album, "Rarities". But this didn't stop this duo from making
music. They signed a deal with Hollywood Records (A Walt Disney Company label) and came out with "Despite Our Difference".
But the contract was short-lived and the girls went back to being independent.
"Poseidon and the Bitter Bug", their newest album under their very own label IG Recordings, will be released on
March 24, 2009.
