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Kari
Country / Folk Rock / Acoustic

new album "Gypsy of Love" now shipping!



Nashville, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  12/9/2009
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   Kari: General Info
Member Since10/16/2005
Band Websitewww.karismithmusic.com
Band MembersKARI SMITH
vocals, keys, acoustic guitar
and booking, marketing, web team, and everything else! ;)

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InfluencesMy influences are from all different genres of music, so although my music has an "alternative country" label, it has a pretty diverse sound! My favorite musicians are just as diverse, and range from George Strait, Patty Griffin, Mindy Smith, Gavin Degraw, Ray LaMontagne, Sara Bareilles, Emily West, Alicia Keys and Alison Krauss - to name a few!


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Buy Kari's Nashville debut CD "Gypsy of Love"


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Buy Kari's self-titled CD (10 songs)


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Buy Kari's EP "go with you" (6 songs)
Sounds LikeMe! There are SO many styles of music that I enjoy, and so few styles that I don't listen to, so what I do is a combination of pretty much everything! I really enjoy mellow music when the time calls for it, but I also love to rock it out. I love bluesy stuff, I REALLY love a good beat in R&B or hip-hop. I sing a lot of country (hey - I live in Nashville!) but I try to bring a unique sound to it that's a little bit less 'vanilla' than you might expect! If you hear me sing covers, expect to hear Sheryl Crow, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Patty Griffin, The Eagles, Sam Cooke... and my originals are just as diverse! Enjoy...


(in the video above) kari singing an original song "not giving up yet"


(in the video above) kari singing a johnny cash cover "i still miss someone"

Record LabelVanillity Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 10 2009 8:00P
Judge Beans Brentwood, Tennessee
Dec 18 2009 9:00P
Breakers Southside Richmond, Virginia
Dec 19 2009 7:00P
Brunetti’s Mechanicsville, Virginia
Dec 20 2009 2:00P
Coffee Lane Cafe - Christmas Sing-along! Mechanicsville, Virginia
Dec 24 2009 6:00P
Kingsmill Resort - Eagles Restaurant Williamsburg, Virginia
Dec 26 2009 8:00P
JJ’s Grille Glen Allen, Virginia
Dec 30 2009 6:00P
Kingsmill Resort - Eagles Restaurant Williamsburg, Virginia
Dec 31 2009 9:30P
Kingsmill Resort Williamsburg, Virginia
Feb 4 2010 8:00P
The Tobacco Company Richmond, Virginia
Feb 5 2010 10:00P
The Tobacco Company Richmond, Virginia
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
JJ’s Grille Glen Allen, Virginia
Feb 12 2010 9:00P
Starlite Lounge Tullahoma, Tennessee
Feb 13 2010 9:00P
Starlite Lounge Tullahoma, Tennessee
Mar 12 2010 9:00P
TP Millers Kimberly, Alabama
Mar 13 2010 9:00P
TP Millers Kimberly, Alabama
Jun 5 2010 12:00P
Fallen Firefighters Memorial - RIR Raceway Richmond, Virginia
Aug 7 2010 11:45A
Hanover Writer’s Club Annual Festival Mechanicsville, Virginia

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   About Kari
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Nashville-based Kari Smith gathers crowds with her fresh vocal style and contagious smile, whether it’s local fans in a crowded coffee shop, or on stage performing for thousands. Rather than waiting to be discovered, Kari finds her audience in local and regional venues, and fills her time outside of performing with writing, recording, and teaching music. In addition to solo acoustic performances, Kari performs with other bands in a variety of genres as a vocalist, keyboardist, and rhythm guitarist. Through these experiences, she has had the opportunity to share the stage with such national acts as Huey Lewis & the News, Sugar Ray, and Switchfoot. Her powerful rendition of the National Anthem has been heard at Richmond Braves games, concerts including The Doobie Brothers and Hootie & The Blowfish, the Extreme Fighting Championship in Richmond, VA’s Coliseum, sporting events at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville, TN, and the Toughest Cowboy rodeo in Nashville’s arena, The Sommet Center.

"As a vocalist, Kari is mature beyond her years," says producer Matthew Roberts. In 2005, she independently released EP "go with you", including the bluesy, driving rhythm of "I Call It Love," which was featured in independent film "Middle of the Road" (August 2005, Red Cactus Films). Producer John Henneberger says that her writing is “superb and reflects that of a seasoned veteran while maintaining a freshness in approach needed in today's musical landscape." In August 2006, she followed up with an independently released full-length album, self-titled "Kari". Her third record will be released in December 2008 by Music Row producer / engineer Dennis Money on independent label Vanillity Music.

Her first TV appearance in October 2007 featured an acoustic performance of her original music on PBS show “The Music Seen”, and her first network appearance on CBS’s “Virginia This Morning” aired in January 2008.

Kari made the move from Richmond, VA to Nashville, TN in 2006 to further her pursuit of performing and writing. She also holds an AA in Liberal Arts. Kari is a member of NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) and ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers.)

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Sara

Sara



Dec 13 2009 12:27 PM

Just stopping by to wish you a very happy and merry Christmas with lots of joy and fun (plus some relaxation). I hope you are well and having a lovely weekend.
XXXX
Sara

Sara



Dec 12 2009 3:47 PM

I hope you are ok and having a great day. It is sunny here but cold, very cold. I have spent much of this afternoon making cards once again for Christmas. Got a couple of presents still to wrap then that is it. I cannot believe how quickly Christmas is approaching. It will be over before we know it. Must play some nice Christmas songs later on. Take care.

Sara

XXX
The Ray Stephenson Band

The Ray Stephenson Band



Dec 11 2009 2:46 PM

Hey Kari

My new record just came out this week on I-Tunes and CD Baby. An exclusive video and link to the new album is featured on my myspace blog. Please leave us some feedback to let us know what you think! Thanks for your support.

-Ray Stephenson

PS: This album would make a great stocking stuffer ;)
Paige

Paige Razz



Dec 9 2009 7:29 PM

Hey Kari! My sister and I had so much fun at your show the other night. Thanks for letting me sit in. I hope to catch the act again soon. Later Gypsy
Darren Waller .... vocalist and blues harmonica

Darren waller



Dec 9 2009 6:35 PM

thanks for the friendship
best wishes to you
love peace n respect Darren x
Sara

Sara



Dec 5 2009 10:15 PM

I hope you are ok and having a good day. Wet and windy here at the moment and pretty chilly as well.

Not many days left till Christmas now.
Sara
MELODY

MELODY
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Dec 5 2009 4:35 AM

Hello ,
Passing by to wish you an AWESOME weekend my friend!
Holiday Season is right around the corner...
May it be filled with much Joy and Happiness..
Thank you for all your support!!!
Much REspect
Melody



BAND OF GOLD BY MELODY MOROS

Donny Robert Beken Song Writer

Donny Robert Beken Song Writer



Dec 3 2009 2:06 PM

Thank You for the friendship!! Please check out the new video for my song of tribute "Warrior Angel"

TEN New Demos up! Check em out!

Sara

Sara



Nov 27 2009 7:01 PM

Hi
Hope you are well and had an amazing week. Bit chilly here at the moment.

Sara
XXX
Three Pigs Trip

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Nov 27 2009 9:18 AM

Hey!!!! Thanks for the add!!!
New Songs from the incoming EP "Merciful Bullets" online... Just listen to them, please!!!
Stay Stoner!!!

Ciao!!!, Grazie per l'add!!!!
Nuovi brani dall'EP in uscita "Merciful Bullets" on line... Dateli una chance e ascoltateli, please..!!!
Stay Stoner!!!
Sara

Sara



Nov 20 2009 10:17 PM

Hiya
I hope you are ok and have had a good day. Weekend is here again. Comes around so fast doesn't it? Meant to be raining and windy here again this weekend. Luckily we haven't had the floods they have had up north. Had a manic day at work today. Rushed off my feet. Crazy day. Need the weekend to rest up. Got a lot to do actually. More cards to make and reviews to write and shopping to get. Never ending!!!! Loving the music still - it sounds really good.
Take care
Sara
Sara

Sara



Nov 16 2009 7:06 PM

Kari, great to hear from you. I am pleased that you liked your Maverick review. I was just so pleased that they printed it. I love your music Kari - it sounds so amazing. I hope that you are ok and having a great day.
Sara
XXX
alone

alone



Nov 14 2009 4:59 PM

Hey Kari!!!
Have a lovely weekend!!!!
xo
Corey

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Nov 13 2009 4:38 AM

aw mannn !! we are leaving on monday night =(
Corey

Corey
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Nov 13 2009 4:32 AM

heyy kari !!! are you guys playing anywhere tomorrow night?! would love to come and watch you guys again.
Adolfo

Adolfo Morales Servin



Nov 11 2009 1:15 AM

Thanks for ther add!
Steve

Steve Skaggs



Nov 10 2009 9:27 PM

Hi Kari
I wanted to stop by to say hello and wish you a wonderful week. Take care.
Steve
Corey

Corey
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Nov 9 2009 11:26 PM

kari !!! how ya doin?! i just listened to your music, it sounds awesomeee !!!! your voice gives me the chills.
Veronica Ballestrini- Follow Twitter @VeronicaBal

Veronica Ballestrini- Follow Twitter @VeronicaBal



Nov 5 2009 8:20 PM

Heyyy!! Kari What's Uppp??? I see you are busy...
My single "Out There Somewhere" is going out to radio this week~;)
oh ya! I saw you just started your twitter account!! I am following you.
so, FOLLOW ME!!
http://twitter.com/veronicabal
I promise it's a lot of fun :))
xoxo~Veronica
Soundsecrets

Soundsecrets



Oct 27 2009 12:52 PM

Sounding great, Kari!
Thanks for the request.
Morten
{DrAkE}

Drake Kizer



Oct 24 2009 8:25 PM

I know! Hope to see you soon. :)
Scotty Schultz

Scotty Schultz



Oct 24 2009 6:59 AM

Great playing with you tonight. Let's do it again sometime soon.
Blackwater James

Blackwater James
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Oct 18 2009 8:35 PM

Thanks For being our friend. Keep rockin!
Gilbert Burke

Gilbert Burke



Oct 15 2009 11:22 PM

HI SWEETIE: HOPE YOUR DAY WENT WELL!..INVITING YOU TO TAKE A LISTEN TO MY FEMALE COUNTRY SONGS UP, I WROTE, ON MY PLAYER, THAT I'M PITCHING IN NASHVILLE..THE NEWEST ONE UP IS "GOIN OUT TO FIND ME A COWBOY"..HAVE A SUPER NIGHT!.HUGS, GILBERT :) X & O
Jocke Bacon

Jocke Bacon



Oct 12 2009 9:23 PM

Hi Kari!
I think you are the best woman country western singer ever.
None of the others can compare to you. You have a voice of an angel. I love listening to your music, because it has so much meaning to them.

Hugs,

Jocke Bacon
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