Michelle Shocked; Ani DiFranco; Tiddas; Paul Kelly; Van Morrison; Ember Swift; The Be Good Tanyas; The Waifs; SONiA; Liz Stringer; My Friend the Chocolate Cake; Aurora Jane; The Mammals; The Duhcs; Ruth Hazelton and Kate Burke; Kerrianne Cox; My Parents:)
Poetic singer-songwriter from North-East NSW, Australia... now rooting down in Vancouver, Canada. Kathleen performs original songs on guitar, mini-banjo and violin adding her own blend of sass and story to the folk-story-song tradition. She has a natural and inviting presence on stage and a versatile earthy and enigmatic voice. Her songs are honest anecdotes on life, love and lust as well as strong social commentaries...
Kathleen currently plays fiddle with Vancouver band Hayfa Makes Music...
You can catch Kathleen and her instruments around Vancouver... more often then not at Cafe Montmartre on Main Street where she hosts a songwriters showcase once a month......................................
Some shows in Australia include: *Reclaim the Night; *Park Unplugged; *The Pacific Songwriters Festival; *Anti-Nukes and Food Irradiation Benefit Night; *Tweed District Cancer Council Relay for Life; *Mint Cocktail Bar One Year Anniversary; *Woodford Folk Festival Women out Front Chalk-board; *Warwick Peace Festival; *Thursdays in Black Benefit Night; *Venus Rising 2004, 2005; *2high Festival 2003.
Other venues include: *The Verve Cafe-bar; *Tongue and Groove; *The Red Room; *QUT Gardens Point Bar; *QUT Kelvin Grove Bar; *Indooroopilly Hotel; *Sphinx Rock Café (Kunghur); *Uki Dreaming Café; *Uki Markets, 'Russian Bar' in Warsaw :)
THE SONGS: 'Bike Song': - Written several years ago, the words were formed as I rode around the hilly inner city Brisbane suburb of 'Spring Hill' on my bike... Rejoicing for having once more found the will to create adventures of the body and soul after having been bogged down for too, too long. I recorded this at home earlier this year, creating my own one womyn band and layering in a bit of mandolin, accoustic bass and egg shaker as well as the usual guitar and vocals.
'Goodbye': - My most recent song recorded... sad and difficult times need some release... so here it is. Recorded at Jugglers for 2007 first EP. I composed and played violin parts to try and reach that mood from which the song first sprung.
Brotha-Sista': - A song that came along a few months after returning from travels in Northern India. This song is a reflection on some of my traveling experiences and a prayer for a world free from discrimination based on perceived difference. New recording for 2007 EP.
'Goddesses': - Hmmm - the words pretty much speak for themselves... Fun Hey! The Pinacle, in case you were wondering, is a rocky outcrop part of the border ranges behind Tyalgum in NE NSW - my home country.
Hello from the amazing windy plains just outside Calgary , Alberta (weather subject to change on the 1/2 hour with out notification) Wonderful sites and sounds in your space.Many discoveries made at your space, very nice indeed to be m8s.Cheers ! (mO:) moreno
In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.
"do not seek happiness .. but .. do rid your self of unhappiness = Zero Negative thoughts"
"Share knowledge ,it is a way to achieve immortality"
Happy to be your friend here. For some reason I thought we already were......hmmm The myspace music player isn't working but I watched your video, sounds really good! I can't wait for the xmas party! see you soon Sarah
Hey Kathleen, how are you doing? I am still on Bowen taking a much needed rest and practising my guitar/piano for future shows in UK/EU. Are you still in the same place?
hey mate, yeah .. we've kept the trip all pretty southern this time . but hoping to come back for longer next year .. would certainly like to pop up to vancouver .. how long you planning on staying there for? we're always up for a gig and a bed xx
hayy kathleen nice comment haha how are you? yeh i dont think my beard is quite as long as yours yet! hows canada going? have you got another job yet? the photos of the snow that you sent looked beautiful!! i also liked your snowman haha you immature girl!!! not much to tell you about here... school is boring, surf is good, familys great and missing you :) hopefully will talk soon love mic xoxoxoxox
How are you?? I've just sat here for the last 15 mins or so just listening to the new songs on your page - goodbye is just heart wreanchingly stunning! You sound like you are going fabulously. How s Vancouver?? have a secret wish in my heart sometimes to just drop everything here and dissappeare over there! Crazy talk... but nice to know that if I did just fly away one day theres you over there at least.
So what are you up to in life aside from music?? How is love going for you? Send me an email or something to juliab@email.com. Would love to hear from you.
Have been noodeling a bit myself. Have a new girl in my life - 4months oldish. Her names Anna, she's beautiful. My parents have a new daughter!
Take care of yourself, and still be wreckless - I've no doubt that you will be.
Miss you, and hope canada is treating you wonderfully!
hey Kathleen! this is Lukasz, it has been ages and I don't know if you remember me but we teamed up in Japan as travel buddies for a few days... stumbled onto your cd today and though I'd say hello.. how are your travels coming along and where have they taken you? did you end up finally getting yourself that travel guitar? im settled right into sydney now but can feel the ol' itchy feet coming on again... thinking of revisiting japan at the end of the year and exploring the north island. hope ur well.
Can't believe you haven't received your mixed tape! T'was posted on the Monday arvo... that must be two weeks ago! When it finally arrives, prob will be more travelled than Michelle Shocked! What a journey... Radio hosting would be very cool. Combines two of your passions (three, if ya score a position on a womyn's program!). Look into it. Did you record the show. Love to hear it (don't send snail mail, ha!). Forward me your playlist. Well, darlin grrl, have a BEAUTiFUL week, full of adventure & sunshine. Love ya! x T
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