Most Live Shows:
Henry Nordstrom
Caleb Ingersoll
Vaughn Wood
Scott Ellis
Caroline Fowler
New Album:
Zac Fairbanks
Dan Phelps
Billy Hatcher
Caroline Fowler
Scott Ellis
Henry Nordstrom
Chris Benson
Andrew Rudd
Kory Kruckenberg
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
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“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
Email questions, hello's or booking inquiries to booking(at)karlifairbanks(dot)com
wish i could have come to see one of your shows but i am stuck on the east coast for the rest of the summer! and for two more years actually . . . hope your tour rocked!
Rock Show @ The Knit July 11th!!! This Saturday come to an all ages event w/ Silversafe,So Farr,Soverance,Powerchief,Illusion 33...Doors 7pm $8 @ The Knitting Factory (919 w sprague ave, Spokane WA)
Will Scott's new album, GNAWBONE is here!!! The CD is available at CDBaby and other online retailers.
Over three years in the making, GNAWBONE is Scott's fully-produced studio debut and features a crack team of hand-picked musicians as well as guest performances by Jan Bell, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, and Preacher Boy (the album's producer).
Three Reasons Why America Rules
1) Al Franken Runs Minnesota
2) There is a chance Bubbles might actually win Charm School
3) Awesome Nice! Dance Parties
On Independence Day Eve the Awesome Nice! boys welcome Same DNA from Seattle, WA. Same DNA has been holding down residencies such as Ballard's Trashy Trash, Lo-Fi, and most recently Portland's sweetest 90's nostalgia freakfest Oh Snap! Same DNA loves fried chicken, kung fu movies, and taking pictures of himself holding bannanas. And he always brings plenty of Rick James and David Bowie records to the party. Come get down with all your completely rad friends and blame it on the boogie. You know you want to.......
Howdy Miss Karli! Trucker Dave from Check It Out Music saw you at Som's Patio Party on Fathers Day! He wrote a little review that we wanted to share with your friends and fans! http://www.checkitoutmusic.com/karlifairbanks2.html Hope you like it! See you soon! CIOM
Hello Karli! Thanks for the add! So apparently we're only separated by two degrees. My dad and your dad co-pastored Colin and Renee Williams' wedding! I grew up with Colin coming over to my family's house once a week for dinner :) It sure is a small world. Best, Bethany
duuuude idk about playing tonight! i'd like to but my throat's kinda sore........plus my guitar sucks and isn't plugin ready. idk if they can mic it right? your outside show in the river sounds fucking awesome. i saw you play outside in spokane that one time at caterina. 1st time i heard needle and thread and last night's songs and fell in love with them. i'll look into the open mic thing. hopefully they'll have another one sometime. have a good weekend hon. love and peace Ernie
River of Fire? There's some GOOD marketing there. What the hell is wrong with this town? It's bad enough that Richland High has the Atomic Bomb for their mascot. I really didn't think the Columbia was so polluted it could catch on fire. Amazing.
Anyway if I'm still here I'll be there. I've had quite a lot of fun in Spokane through...might have to see a show there. Take Care!
Whats up! Just wanted to let you know that we are having an event on June 26th. For all my friends that would like to purchase tickets before hand, I can give you VIP enterance and a discount.
$5 Pitchers of Kokanee, $4 Jungle Juice Special. Wear your animal print and come dance the night away! Hula Hoop and Limbo Contest! Raffle for a free limo ride! Mention the myspace flyer for reduced cover, come support the Cherry Bombs at their first independent event!
