♥ KAT EDMONSON TRIO: me, Kevin Lovejoy (Spoon, John Mayer) playing keys, John Fremgen (P.J. Olsson, Abra Moore), Chris Maresh (Eric Johnson), or Eric Revis on upright bass
♥ KAT EDMONSON QUINTET: Trio + other musicians including JJ Johnson (Doyle Bramhall II, John Mayer) on drums, Ephraim Owens (Erykah Badu, Blaze) on trumpet, and Mitch Watkins (Lyle Lovett) on guitar
♥ THE KAT'S MEOW: me, Slim Richey on guitar, Meaux Jeaux on upright bass, Laura Mordecai on percussion
One day, Kat Edmonson packed all her belongings and drove to Austin to pursue a life in music. Aware of the harsh realities of rent and bills, she took a telemarketing job during the day but submerged herself into the weird and wonderful live music scene at night.
Not three months into her move, she learned that a newly popular reality show was holding auditions in town for singers seeking a straight shot to national exposure. It only seemed reasonable to give it a try. Try she did, advancing through several auditions until she found herself in front of a panel of three judges (two of whose music she rocked out to in the 80's and one, who she was told to be afraid of). Chin up high and sporting a red rose around her neck, she performed her rendition of Peggy Lee's "Fever" and received encouraging remarks from the trio. The verdict from the typically indifferent Simon Cowell was that not only was her sound equal to that of legendary Doris Day, but that her audition performance was "100% totally authentic for the type of song you chose". After making her way to California, her performance was rated in the top 50 out of hundreds of thousands of competitors.
Disenchanted with the realities of television, she returned to Austin, eager to devote serious time to her songwriting and determined to find places where she could sing. For the last two years, Kat has held weekly residences at several of Austin's premiere clubs where she appears before sold-out crowds, and shares the stage with such stellar musicians as those previously listed. She recently collaborated with one of Austin's finest, Kevin Lovejoy, to write the new popular song currently playing on KGSR and KUT called, "Be The Change". Along with the song, they made a music video that has become a mini-phenomenon on YouTube and is in rotation at Austin's own, METelevision.
An enhanced CD containing both the single and the video is available at Waterloo Records with all of Kat's proceeds going to Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. It's hand-printed and packaged 100% recycled materials. You can also purchase the "Be The Change" single online at itunes, CD Baby, and Amazon.com. To be privy to the soulful, sweet melodies performed by this young artist, you can find her singing every Wednesday at Eddie V's in downtown Austin. Catch her monthly quintet show at Elephant Room- it's really cool.
Kat Edmonson is an independent artist. To find out any more information, go straight to the source: katherine_edmonson@yahoo.com
Not to be confused with Kat Edmondson Cat Edmondson or Cat Edmonson
you are so precious!! i saw you last year at eddie v's, and have been a huge fan ever since! i'm totally trying to get a crew together to drive down(we live in arkansas), so i can see your show again! any news on a record? i've been spreading the word about 'be the change' too! nice work, sis!
Hey kat it was great seeing ya last week in houston! im headed to austin this weeekend hope we can get together. im playin sunday at karma hope to see and ya mans up there.
I heard "Be The Change" playing on a website for Rock The Cure, Junior Diabetes Relief Foundation. Some close friends of mine are hosting that gig tonight in ATL. Small world. Hope all is well
Hey Kat, Thanks for the heads up on the single. You know I will be buying one. I hope you are doing as great as you sound. I was just in the studio yesterday with my sister putting down a couple songs we wrote. I will let you know when we post them so you can check them out. Taylor
Kat...I'm just completely in tears after watching your incredible video...at this moment I'm sitting in my tent @ Kerrville just trying to realize what's happening. I love you so much. Thank you for including me in this. What a blessing to have friends like you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! Love, Shep
Hey that's great, and a great cause too; Love your singing..way cool; remind me of Billie Holliday, but imagine you've been told that b4. Take care and God Bless, Gary...aka. Soapy
Just wanted to say I told you so-I knew it was only a matter of time, little Katpants. Some of us at Romeos miss your sweet voice. Glad to see you are doing so well...it is lovely. Murphy-michelekathleen design
Howdy Kat You sound great and your new video is wonderful. Would you post it as a comment on my page so my folks can see and hear it too? Sounds like a much needed hit to me... Come by the Elephant Room tomorrow for me and Stanley and Dave 6 to 8 pm.
Hi Kat! Thanks for sharing the new song and video - I like it! Funny enough, I was just talking about your music the day before you posted it. I'm somewhat between Houston and Austin these days, but hope to catch a gig soon. Cheers!
Be the change is an awesome video and song. I really like the video's imagery. And the song is catchy as well. I know this is a long shot but I might be interested in doing a dance remix of the single if you are interested. Let me know.
Kat, I absolutely love your new song and video "Be the Change." You rock! Guinevere and I have been listening to it over and over. How do I get one of your CD's? We are both so proud of you Kat, and so proud to know you. Come back and visit anytime you are in DFW. You always have a place to stay here! You are still Guinevere's idol, even more than Hannah Montana. LOL. :-) Have a great day!
hey kat. just saw a thomas organ on craigslist and thought of kevin. made me think that it's been awhile since i've seen ya'll in awhile. maybe that's 'cause i have a baby now and never get out. not that i got out much before, but that's beside the point. i don't even know what the point is. sheeeesh, i'm gonna go sit on the porch and think about that. hope your night is going well.
