Welcome to our website!
Who are we?
Amateur, a Rochester MN indie rock band, was formed by high school friends Brody Heinzel and Chris Tauzell in 2016. Amateur started as a duo playing local coffee shops and open mics to small crowds. Our influences are diverse, drawing from bands like Kings of Leon, Alabama Shakes, Dawes, Queens of the Stone Age and more. Our music brings a unique blend of indie rock, soul, and groove. Bright and shining guitars, driving rhythms, harmonies, and honest lyrics bring a nostalgic energy that feels both fresh and familiar.
Band Line Up
Chris Tauzell- Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Brody Heinzel- Lead Guitar
Alex Ortberg- Drums
Jake Steele- Bass
Amanda Jay Fuller- Vocals
John Sievers- Trombone
Jacob Burkhart- Trumpet
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb 13, 2026
Thesis Beer Project
Rochester, MN
May 17, 2026
Med City Marathon
Rochester, MN
Mar 21, 2026
Rochester Thaw 2026 (LC’s Venue)
Rochester, MN
Every Little Thing
Listen to our 2022 debut recorded at Blue Lagoon Recording Room in Rochester MN!
Waiting Room
Listen to our 2024 sophomore release recorded at Blue Lagoon Recording Room in Rochester MN!
More To Me
Check out the lyric video for our latest single, More To Me!
Get Right
Watch the music video to Get Right off of our debut album “Every Little Thing”!
RCTC Live @ The Hive
Watch one of our sets recorded live at RCTC in Rochester, MN
Live at Quincy Street Studio
We stopped by Quincy Street Studio in Minneapolis to play a couple songs off our new album Waiting Room, check them out!
Amateur In The News
Look mom we are on TV! Click the Pictures to check out our interviews.
Venues Played
Big Turn
Red Wing, MN
Down By The Riverside
Rochester, MN
Forager Brewery
Rochester, MN
Kathy’s Pub
Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center
Rochester, MN
Rochester THAW
Rochester, MN
ROCKchester
Rochester, MN
CHS Field
St. Paul, MN
Kathy’s Pub
Rochester, MN
KJ’s Hideaway
St. Paul, MN
Xcel Energy Center
St. Paul, MN
Island City Brewery
Winona, MN
Midwest Music Fest
Winona, MN
No Name Bar
Winona, MN
Saint Mary’s University
Winona, MN
Popcorn Tavern
La Crosse, WI
