November tour dates:
Caleb Ingersoll - Drums
Kory Kruckenberg - Bass
Zac Fairbanks - Electric Guitar
Influences
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Department of Eagles, Bon Iver, Pickwick, Josh Ritter, Bjork, Laura Veirs, David Bazan, Bill Mallonee, The Cave Singers, Neko Case, Kathleen Edwards, Damien Jurado, Wilco, Fleet Foxes, Nick Jaina, Joel P. West, J. Tillman, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Sufjan Stevens, Troubletown, Hem, Gillian Welch, Keats, Dickinson, Elliot, Plath
“Karli’s stellar debut, “Bitter Blue,” was a beautifully sedate affair with hushed vocals drifting over ghostly folk songs. On “The Breaking of Our Days,” she has kept the beauty of her songwriting intact but decided to kick the energy level up a notch with steel-tinged country shuffles, folk-blues burners, and some time-tested grooves from the lonely, indie-Americana songbook. She has also expanded the sonic palette on this record, enlisting a number a great Northwest players who help give this album a cohesive yet evolving sound. Her soulful voice is more present, more assured, as well. All in all, “The Breaking of Our Days” is a step up from what was already an impressive debut.” - Chris Robley, cdbaby
“In terms of production, musicianship and songwriting, the stars have aligned for “The Breaking of Our Days.” - Isamu Jordan
“And yet while each track is a separate animal, anchoring all of them together is Fairbanks herself — and her ghostly, entrancing voice. Like Chan Marshall, Leslie Feist or Neko Case — women who will forever be defined by their distinctive sets of pipes — Fairbanks is a songstress extraordinaire in part because of the elastic, enduring quality of her vocal cords.” - Jeff Echert - The Inlander
“With her lilting, angelic voice, notable crew of backing musicians, and steady schedule of local appearances, KARLI FAIRBANKS has long kept herself at the forefront of Spokane’s music scene. Perhaps it could have been predicted then, but nonetheless let it be said, Fairbanks is about to have a big 2009.” - Ashley Graham - Out There Monthly
“There doesn’t seem to be an experience regarding love or loss that Spokane’s Karli Fairbanks can’t write about. On her latest release Breaking of Our Days, the singer-songwriter breaks from the lonely strum of an acoustic guitar adding a full band treatment. An electric guitar opens the bluesy I Can Almost Tell. A brisk piano line keeps the pace in Needle and Thread. A slide guitar draws out the emotion on Down the Line. A ukelele helps lighten the don’t-give-up message on Forms of Getting Beat.” - Jeremy Dutton Tri-city Herald
Karli - we had a great time at your EP Release Show! The room was full and it sounded great! You did a great thing by donating the EP sales to Krochet Kids! Hope you enjoy our write up and photos! http://www.checkitoutmusic.com/karli_fairbanks.html See you soon - Keep Rockin - CIOM
Local music sensation Karli Fairbanks sits down to talk about her charity ep “Followed” with Jason at Check It Out Music! http://checkitoutmusic.com/radio/archives/83 Thanks for taking the time to do the interview Karli! See you Wednesday at the show! Keep Rockin - CIOM
I just finished an EP and would love your feedback ! I've had my music up at Myspace now for about 6 weeks and could use the support. Could you take a moment and let me know what you think ?
Hey Karli, just checking up with the spaces. I feel like I gave you the cold shoulder at your last show in Kennewick but perhaps it makes up for all the times when I run my mouth off non-stop. Hope your doing well.
Peace Sunday, June 5, 1982, Rose Bowl, no nukes - nuclear disarmament - stop nuclear madness concert - NYC - Central Park - June 12, 1982, 1,000,000 person march and rally for Nuclear Freeze. Photography and presentation by Curtis Rainbow. 'Give Peace a Chance' music by Achim Schultz. Inspiration by Yoko Ono. Dedicated to John Lennon.
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