Many ones at different times..this particular album of songs, my band STONE KITTY:
KAREN LARSON all vocals and rhythm guitar -
PAT COVERNTON keyboards, organs -
ROB BECKER bass guitar -
ERIC REED electric guitars, acoustic guitars -
GEOFF HICKS drums -
MANI NASSEFAT drums -
PAUL CAMERON electric guitars, acoustic guitars -
PAULA ROBERSTON background vocals for "Fire and Ice"
FIRE AND ICE is also available for hard copy purchase and digital download at CD BABY (www.cdbaby.com) ITUNES, NAPTSTER and many other digital download distributions. The album can also be purchased at RED CAT RECORDS and ZULU RECORDS in Vancouver and directly from me by emailing me at karen@karenlarson.ca
A REVIEW FOR 'T.V. WEEK MAGAZINE' FEBRUARY, 2009 - FOR DEBUT ALBUM KAREN LARSON'S DEBUT ALBUM "FIRE AND ICE" - Local chanteuse with a rapturous voice and beautifully crafted country-tinged songs. Shawn Colvin and Emmylou Harris spring to mind, especially given the crisp, uncluttered production and deeply personal lyrics. Mercifully free of annoying samples, ersatz twang and “the Nashville Sound.” Authentic Canadiana played on instruments of wood and steel. Download this: “Blue” (Independent) FOUR STARS.----------------
With the exception of Liza Minnelli, Weird Al Yankovic and Norwegian death-metal bands, musicians hate being “pigeonholed” — Vancouver singer/songwriter Karen Larson harbors no such concerns. She doesn’t mind being pigeonholed as a singer/songwriter, because that is exactly what she is. Her debut album 'Fire and Ice', showcasing some of Vancouver's finest musicians showcases both her rich, soulful vocals and gift for moving seamlessly between rootsy country-tinged pop and smoldering jazzy blues. Karen Larson is a talented songwriter that digs deep for her lyrics and turns the personal into the universal, using firsthand incidents as launch pads to an emotional realm familiar to all. Larson’s honesty translates well. Her performances, whether solo with her guitar, duo with her husband/pianonist, Pat Covernton, or with a band, attest to her ability to reach audiences. Not surprisingly, the release of Fire and Ice (the title track is the
album’s first single) coincides with an ever-increasing number of club, concert and festival appearances and songwriters shows including — Grrrls with Guitars, Afternoon of Music Festivals, Songwriters in the Round — as well as events like the Vancouver Jazz Festival, the Manitoba Stampede, the Vancouver East Cultural Centre. She's organized, hosted and performed at the twenty week concert series 'Music4Food' for the Vancouver Food Bank.
Hey Beautiful! I haven't stopped in lately, sorry :) So how's 'tings? I hope all is well with you and yours! And is the Autumn treatin' you OK? Is it gettin' cold yet? We've had some lower 30's so far, but today we'll should reach 80° or close to it. I'm kinda in a Kinks/Ray Davies state of mind today.... although I have absolutely NO idea what that means ! This ever happen to you? Just curious :) Here's a polite kissssss and hug just for you, my friend! Keep smilin' and spread some KarenMischief over all whom are due!!
Hey Karen! Thank you so much for listening! That means a lot :) I was looking at the Just singing around night. You Music is fab! I LOVE your style! Do you write and compose?
HI Karen ! Thanks for letting us crash you party last night. It was great to be around so many talented musicians. IT was specially nice to meet you and see you perform. hopefully our paths shall cross again. All the best KEN:-)>
Hi Karen, Stopping by to say hi and wish you an awesome weekend!!! Stop by when you can, drinks on me :) LOL...Hope all is going well and you are having a wonderful summer....Big Hugs, Michael :)
HeyHey MissKaren! I'm just stoppin' in to say "Hello" and to send some South Carolina love especially for you. You are terrific, my friend, you always help me to smile and I thank you from the bottom of my ever lovin', pea-pickin' heart! Have a wonderful week, my friend!
Hey MissKaren! Sending much, much love from South Carolina especially for you! You doin' great, my friend? I hope you are! Have a terrific week and keep on smilin'! Oh, it took two days, but, I finally finished tugging that damned lawn mower. Two days pullin' and tuggin' in the SouthernSauna! Mercy, my yard looks great! I'm soooooo proud!
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