Me, Myself and I: Voice. Guitars (6 and 12). Mandolin
Influences
I like ALL music. Like most musicians and singers EVERYTHING I have ever seen or heard has had an influence on me, but to name a few:
* Nelda Baugh...first person to put a guitar in my hands
* My Mama...bought me my first guitar
* My Daddy...bought me my beautiful piano
* My Brother...whistled with me
* Deanna...gave me my first gig as the "rock chick"
* The Moody Blues...opened my head
* Justin Hayward...my favorite songwriter, I love his voice, his heart
* John Chick...an incredibly talented man and beautiful human being
* Hal Blaine...drums
* Mozart...Beethoven, and Rossini too
* The Mills Brothers...harmony
* The Beatles...'nuff said
* Pavarotti...the breath control...power
* Junkhouse...cause Tom Wilson effin ROCKS!
* Mary Jane...my guiding light
Sounds Like
What I think: Myself...Elegantly earthy and passionately soulful with a drawl....
What they say: Maria Muldar, Neil Young, Eva Cassidy, Tom Wilson, Janis Joplin
I am a singer. Always have been, always will be. I always had an ear for music and loved harmony. I could whistle a tuneful piece when I was four much to the shock of my Mama and Daddy...but does that make me a prodigy? I reckon not....
I am self-taught. I learned to play the piano as a child but I am a little out of practice now. I accompany myself with a guitar (6 and 12 string) or a mandolin when I perform. Every now and then I back up some folky groups with an "acoustic drum kit" consisting of a snare, hi-hat, a crash and a splash. I am learning to play the harmonica, a bowed psaltry and the concertina, much to the chagrin of all those who live with me.
For over fifteen years I contributed harmony, lead vocals, rhythm guitar, mandolin and hellfire tambourine to the WAMI nominated acoustic rock duo Fred and Ethel. We "toured" endlessly, performing at coffeehouses, cafes, churches, pubs, bars, taverns, sidewalk sales, marketplaces, restaurants, biker parties, yuppie parties, hippie parties, fun parties, not so fun parties, weddings, campfires, political rallies, peace rallies, benefit concerts, house concerts, record stores, book stores, on the radio and television, under trees, tents and umbrellas, on tables, boats and even stages - including Shank Hall in Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Zoo Ala Carte, Summerfest and Wisconsin State Fair. We still rock the stage on special occasions, but we have both moved on to other projects.
Every Sunday I perform with the house band at the Spiritual Living Center of Greater Milwaukee...it is very cool...wonderful harmonies.
I served as the music director for Jane Claypool's Wise Women Conference in California for two years.
I would rather perform live than do studio work...as you can tell from my discography, or rather lack of, but I am working on that…in fact I just recorded a cd of my favorite cover songs, and I am planning on recording an album of original songs in the very near future.
My original music is of a ballad nature but I cover rock tunes, doo wap, standards, showtunes, hillbilly, gospel, madrigal music, punk, pop, country... from the obscure to the mainstream...a musical chameleon, I reckon.
I am a free spirit. I believe in the power of the mind and positive thought, but sometimes that is easier said than done. I listen to classical music and opera. Pavarotti is my musical idol. My favorite books are Tom Sawyer (Mark Twain), the Hawkline Monster (Richard Brautigan) and a Cantacle for Leibowitz. I live for being onstage but I also like growing flowers, laying in the sun, looking at the moon, moving mountains, listening to rain, being poolside, hugging trees and going down to the Big Lake. I am an American of Scottish and Cherokee descent. I like old movies better than new ones. I make friends with animals easier than I do with people. I still have a rotary phone. I think greasy burger joints rock, especially if they serve Coca Cola with chipped ice. I don't mind if you smoke a ciggie. I collect elephants (trunks up), purses, maraccas and things that are pink. I like football, baseball and basketball. I dig old Chevys from the 50's.
I abhor violence against any innocent creature, human or animal. I detest rudeness, greedy people, arrogant musicians, fast food, media heroes, televisions in public places, sound checks and the song Bobby McGee.
Onward thru the fog....
Jude
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Oklahoma native Jude Kinnear sings with a degree of honesty that comes from life experience. Her powerful and expressive performance of a unique collection of cover and original songs reveals a soul baring sincerity and a quirky sense of humor.
Jude performs with a Martin HD35 and a Fishman Loudbox 100 acoustic amp from Peter Roberts Guitars.
You've got some great music and a great page here! Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you. Take Care, and thanks again. Have a wonderful day. Peace,
Hey Jude, hope all is well. Haven't heard from you for a while. I know you're busy helping people enjoy your musical repertoire. Have a great rest of the weekend. blessings, geo
Hi Jude...How are You! I would say I'm somewhat tardy on a comment to you!! I hope you had a great week, and that you're
up to a Rockin' Weekend!! Have a Ton of Fun, and be safe my friend!! :o)
Mike
Jude, it was great to see you perform last night. What a tremendous variety of music. Some of my favorites and some I never would have thought of for acoustic. Word Up and Uriah Heep. Terrific. Beautiful Day, Neil, Carly, The Drifters. What a great voice. blessings, geo
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