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Austin at SXSW: Kat Edmondson
Jazz artist and Houston native Kat Edmondson has been in Austin about six years and has a “voice somewhere between Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee,” according to our own Michael Corcoran. Edmonson will play several shows during SXSW, including the opening music for Smokey Robinson’s keynote. Her main show will be during the KGSR Live broadcast at 8:30 a.m. on March 16th with Chet Mimes at The Four Seasons. Here’s what Kat had to say about her SXSW plans…
Describe your sound. ‘Equal parts Billie Holiday and Bjork, it is Edmonson’s distinctive coyness that marks her as a vocalist of 2009, not merely a re-do of the 1930s.’ —All About Jazz
What can SXSW attendees expect at your showcase? Songs from my recent debut release, “Take To The Sky” as well as some originals and new songs from my upcoming record.
What other acts are you excited to check out? Smokey Robinson.
Are you planning to go to any panels? I’m opening for Smokey Robinson’s keynote address and look forward to hearing him speak.
What are some Austin must-do or must-sees for out-of-towners? You must sit outside on Congress at Jo’s Coffee and watch the people go by or check out Mike Flanigin at The Gallery (above The Continental Club) on Sunday night.
Where do you like to hear live music, when it’s not SXSW? Cactus Cafe.
What’s your favorite ‘only in Austin’ thing to do? Do I have to pick just one? I love dancing to Red Volkaert on Sunday nights at The Continental Club.
Complete this sentence: ‘Industry folks and visiting bands, while we love having you as guests of our city, please don’t…’ hesitate to come back when there’s not a festival going on. Austin is a wonderful place to visit ANY time of the year!
Track and photo (above) courtesy of Kat Edmonson.
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By meaux jeaux
March 12, 2010 10:11 AM | Link to this
kat is the most phenomenal vocalist to come along in years and we have had the pleasure and honor of playing with her for 5 years. BUT she is not a native austinite. she’s from houston. journalist’s really need to fact check their copy! especially if they are going to call themselves ‘journalists”.