Career
In 1986, The Go-Betweens – soon after signing a new contract (this time with Beggars Banquet) – discovered Amanda Brown playing live in a café. She later joined the band in London, her addition expanding the line-up to a five-piece, for which she provided backing vocals, violin, oboe, guitar and keyboards and arrangements. Brown played on two studio albums, Tallulah (1987) and 16 Lovers Lane (1988).
The Go-Betweens toured for 18 months following the release of 16 Lovers Lane, ending in Munich, Germany, and broke up in December 1989, after a farewell tour of England.
Following the break-up of the Go-Betweens, Brown formed the band, Cleopatra Wong (1991–1992), with Go-Betweens drummer Lindy Morrison, resulting in two marginally successful mini-CDs on the rooArt label, Egg and Cleopatra"s Lament, including the single (and video) "Thank You". During this period, she also undertook session work with Tactics, the Shane Howard Band and Wendy Matthews Band and sang back-up vocals on former Go-Betweens member Grant McLennan"s 1991 debut album Watershed.
Later work includes playing with Sydney band Love Maine (1997–1998) and diverse session appearances with artists including R.E.M., The Reels, Died Pretty, Silverchair, David Bridie, David Lane, The Cruel Sea, The Apartments, The Junction House Band and Boxcar (on the album Algorhythm).
