amy maloof

Rooted in Art, Raised on Sound

Amy Maloof is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and community cultivator whose creative journey began in the foothills of Alta Loma, California. Born in Upland and raised in a family steeped in artistic tradition, including her grandfather, the renowned woodworker and furniture designer Sam Maloof, Amy’s early exposure to music and visual art shaped her lifelong devotion to self-expression. Her connection to Claremont runs deep. As a child, she enrolled in ballet lessons at Village Dance Arts with Toni Carrion, unknowingly planting the seeds for a lifelong creative relationship with the town. In her twenties, Amy discovered the indie scene through Shrimper Records, where her love for local sound blossomed.

From Family Records to DIY Reverberations

Amy grew up immersed in the music of her parents’ generation, The Kinks, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Stevie Wonder, and more were part of the daily rhythm of her home. Though she initially resisted piano lessons, music remained a constant, quietly embedding itself in her creative psyche. In the early ’90s, Amy stepped into the spotlight herself, writing songs, playing guitar and bass, and singing in local bands. In 1997, she founded her ongoing project, Falcon Eddy, a band that embodies her independent spirit and offbeat sensibility. Her work is known for its humorous edge and authentic voice, blending wit and reflection in every chord.

A Humble, Fiercely Devoted Creator

Despite being part of a well-known artistic family, Amy never leaned on her name to define her path. She understands that creating something meaningful requires dedication, vision, and the willingness to shape it herself. She holds deep admiration for the friends and artists who’ve influenced her, especially Mark Givens and Joel Huschle of WCKR SPGT. “I love their music and consider them both to be sum kinda genius,” Amy shares. She’s also quick to thank Dennis and Allen Callaci of Shrimper, whose DIY ethic helped fuel her belief in the beauty of “sloggin’ the rock and roll dream.”

A Vision for the Future, With a Foot in the Past

Today, Amy remains a pillar of Claremont’s creative community. She brings a wry smile to her vision of the future, saying she hopes to see Claremont “take revenge on Seattle”, but her core desire is sincere: to see small-town artistry thrive. Through decades of lived experience, an unwavering connection to independent music, and a love for local culture, Amy Maloof continues to create with the same vibrant spirit that first sparked her path as a kid dancing to records and sketching dreams in Alta Loma.