Born to a computer programmer and tax officer, it was clearly inevitable that Kate Locksley would become a folk musician. After learning to play the guitar parrot fashion aged 13 as well as to sing, she played in many bedrooms, gardens and living rooms before joining Oscar, later The Evil Sheep, a local rock covers band. As the lead singer and rhythm guitarist this musical union resulted in over six concerts for charity and three CDs (ooh).
In 2006, with the help and support of her friends and family, she came out of the closet as a folk fan and performed her first open mic session at Foxton Folk Club, Leicestershire. After a shaky start, she gave up for some time. Since then she has gone on to receive several compliments from total strangers, which one day she might actually take seriously.
Recently, someone said "have you heard of GarageBand?". They may now be regretting that.
I was like totally being like totally serious!!! Oh & LOVE your photo! Tinsel headband brings back memories.... I was the donkey in the xmas play in primary school. Hmmph. My papier mache head fell off half way through. Would make a great album cover. Enjoy the Wehhst Countree! xxx p.s. Looking forward to the Mad House? Are you fiddling this year?!! I hope so!!!! xx
Wow, it's the famous folk singer Kate Locksley!!! I saw you on youtube (Fen Edge Festival) and I'm a massive fan of your work. Will you send me an autographed photo? Love from Lizzy x p.s. are you feeling better? Let's pub soon x
Cool. Great if you can come Kate. Had a listen again to your stuff - great singing! Maybe see you in London. We'll be up in Cam too on Friday if you're around there. Cheers. Jason.
hiya kate appreciate the invite...was that not you at the cambridge folk club t'other evening?... you're a lovely singer... dont ever quit all the best gb
