The Beatles, Huey Lewis, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Jonny Lang, Patty Griffin, Lisa Loeb, Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Bonnie Raitt, Jackie Greene, The Wallflowers, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Tom Petty, Celine Dion, and many many more...
Sounds Like
Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Patty Griffin, Faith Hill, Lisa Loeb
Katie Garibaldi's New Album NEXT RIDE OUT Is Now Available!
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Katie Garibaldi
Not just another “chick with a guitar.”
Because today’s music world is quite inundated with decent and experienced singer/songwriters, a widespread cliché has grown, deeming many female artists just a “chick with an acoustic guitar.” San Francisco’s Katie Garibaldi challenges this axiom by offering something original and distinctive, as well as possessing a strong business savvy that has gotten her far ahead on the road of an indie artist.
Just 25, Katie has achieved so much in her young career, more than most who have been at it for decades. She has released already six albums in her young life, as well as other recordings, constantly tours the country promoting her music and performing, and runs her own record label—Living Dream.
Her latest album, Next Ride Out, is altogether vibrant and rich with lively performances, from strong country-esque tunes to upbeat catchy pop treasures, to moving ballads. Michael Molenda, a noted producer and editor-in-chief of Guitar Player magazine, produced the album at Tiki Town Studios in Mill Valley, California. The studio has been home to many major label artists, as well as U.S. and European indie artists. Songsalive! said “Next Ride Out is a CD to be heard!...It’s like a dichotomy of edge and angel, with Katie’s voice so angelic against the quirkiness of the music...Next Ride Out is a strong album that combines the classic Country and Americana sounds, with contemporary rock edginess that lifts you high, and a folk quietness that calms the soul with Katie’s voice."
Katie has a keen understanding of the music business. She holds a BA in Communication, graduating from Notre Dame de Namur University with highest honors in Communication and Journalism. She has also attended many music conferences.
Katie’s eclectic taste of music stems from an early blend of influences, including the Beatles, the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Huey Lewis, the Beach Boys, and a lot of “oldies” classics on the radio. Later musical influences include Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Tom Petty, Celine Dion, Lisa Loeb, the Wallflowers, Shania Twain, and Patty Griffin.
The singer/songwriter started playing guitar at a young age and at the age of 15 began performing at retirement homes, open mics, and volunteer gigs. Soon, those small gigs turned into festivals, cafes, clubs, and private parties. Over the years of performing and recording her songs, Katie’s hobby and passion became her fulfilling career.
Concentrating on songs about relationships, love, pain, and hope, often based on real experiences—Katie Garibaldi sings with an emotional nearness that, in combination with her melodic and catchy songs and her soulful and expressive vocals, captures her audience wherever she performs. Whether she’s performing solo or with a backup band, Katie has a characteristic musical style wherein her equally pop- and country-tinged folk-rock gives her a distinct and edgy sound—almost like Americana with a rock-y twist.
Katie Garibaldi’s music has received airplay on many Bay Area radio stations, as well as overseas in Australia and various Internet radio stations. The singer/songwriter focuses performing mainly in her home market to build her already growing fan base, but has also toured parts of the West Coast including Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, and southern California. Katie has been pro-active in the world of the songwriting and music business by joining such organizations as Songsalive! and West Coast Songwriters. She has won “Best Performance” twice at West Coast Songwriters’ songwriter showcases.
Katie has performed and headlined at well-known venues, including the Little Fox (Redwood City), the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason, Broadway Studios (San Francisco), and The Catalyst (Santa Cruz). In 2007, Katie was chosen out of a multitude of indie artists in the nation wide Shift 2 Nissan Battle of the Bands. She won a spot, along with only seven other bands, to perform at the Cow Palace for the San Francisco segment. She has shared the stage with Kaki King, Jeff Austin Black, Jody Raffoul, as well as many emerging and established Bay Area-based indie artists.
A budding humanitarian, the artist has done several benefit shows, directly working with non-profit organizations, including Muttville senior dog rescue, Guitars Not Guns, Toys For Tots, Music in Schools Today, and GINA For Missing Persons. Outside of her musical world, Katie Garibaldi is active in her community and is a veteran volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula as a mentor at the club’s “Girl’s Day” event.
Contrary to frequent assumption, Katie Garibaldi is not just another “chick with a guitar.” She is a business-minded individual and creative music artist who has acquired a devoted fan base, mainly due to her entertaining and engaging live shows, but also in part to her personal connection to listeners and outreach to the community. It’s no wonder why Download For The Cure, a foundation that “fights cancer with music” claimed, “Katie Garibaldi is an extremely innovative music artist.” The high-spirited singer/songwriter is truly an original and distinctive talent. By the looks of what she has accomplished thus far, it’s a wonder what we’ll see from this rising and promising artist in the years to come.
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Sweet, we'll see you then!!! Can you make a flier for it? I loved your last one! I can get them printed and pass alot out before the show! ME, YOU, CASSANDRA, AND MAYBE ONE OTHER ONE...EITHER CHICK OR DUDE- WE CAN DO SONGWRITER'S IN THE ROUND...ONE BY ONE...IT'LL BE AWESOME!
Hey beautiful! Hope your ALBUM release was awesome! I can't wait to play again with you! I think our music blends well for the same crowd. Do you want to play at Angelica's July 23 with me and my friend Cassandra? Thanks, Erica
Katie, I love you soo much and I love being your boyfriend.. yes today it has been 6 years for us.. I am soo proud of you and very exicited for your CD, release party thats coming up.. I love you always and forever.. KHALIL and KATHLEEN
