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The Kathy Kallick Band
"Veteran West Coast roots singer/guitarist Kathy Kallick makes bluegrass records that at their best -- and decades into it she makes nothing less -- are exciting propositions. She's as gripping a vocalist as anybody on the scene, she has a superior band and she writes and chooses superb material. If you ask for more than that, may the universe forgive you." - Jerome Clark, Rambles
The band is based along the west coast the SF Bay Area, Portland, Seattle, and Anchorage but their powerful mixture of original and classic material, mirroring their distinctive combination of traditional and contemporary sensibilities, has great appeal everywhere.
"They still play the tried-and-tested mixture of hot bluegrass and cool originals, and latter category provides the album's opening trio of standout cuts, in my book all virtually guaranteed instant-classic status. [But] every single cut exhibits that characteristic sense of sparkling yet relaxed drive and entirely confident instrumental chops, with splendid, almost incidental, vocal harmonies from every member of the band - you can sure tell they're in tune with each other in every sense." - David Kidman, Fatea
Kathys exceptional career includes: winning a Grammy and two IBMA Awards receiving a Lifetime Membership from the California Bluegrass Association co-founding the internationally-acclaimed band, Good Ol Persons, and releasing five albums with them performing and recording with the Frank Wakefield Band appearing on three high-profile Rounder collections of bluegrass songs by women writing and releasing award-winning music for children and families touring throughout North America, Europe, and Japan having five title tracks and albums each spend a year in the upper echelon of the national bluegrass charts and collaborating with the countrys top acoustic musicians including her mighty current band:
Annie Staninec (fiddle, vocals)
Tom Bekeny (mandolin, vocals)
Greg Booth (dobro, banjo, vocals)
Cary Black (acoustic bass, vocals)
Kathy Kallick (guitar, vocals)
"Kathy Kallick is one of the best songwriters in bluegrass and acoustic music, always coming up with interesting, sometimes playful, always sure-handed songs [featuring] conversational yet evocative lyrics and solid bluegrass sensibilities. The Kathy Kallick Band is a wonderful combination of youth and experience. All are strong musicians and they create a distinctive band sound." - Chris Stuart,Sing Out!
Led by one of the musics extraordinary composers and vocalists, the Kathy Kallick Band has nearly as much fun as the audience when performing. The material is compelling, the tone ranges from humorous to bittersweet to soulful, the instrumental playing is electric, the vocals luminous, the presentation inclusive.
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LocationEmpty Sea Studios (View)
6300 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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