Kate Stevens is a highly acclaimed vocalist and songwriter hailing from Calgary, Canada. With her emotive soul and R&B sound, riddled with jazz harmonies, Kate has established herself as one of Calgary’s finest musicians. Her music is a powerful and evocative journey through the highs and lows of relationships in the 21st century.
Kate’s storytelling abilities and sultry voice are capable of transporting listeners to the moment when they first make eye contact with a potential significant other, evoking the emotions that cause your palms to sweat and your heart race. Her most recent releases, “Comfortable” and “Love Me,” showcase her story-telling abilities in action.
Kate has received numerous awards for her songwriting and performances at prestigious venues such as the National Music Centre and the Calgary Folk Music Festival. In addition to her musical accomplishments, Kate is also a radio host at CKUA, where she uses her platform to empower and mentor upcoming musicians locally and across the airwaves.
Kate’s unapologetic approach to her music, combined with her raw talent and dedication to supporting the local music community, have made her a beloved figure in the Canadian music scene. With her soulful voice and emotive lyrics, Kate Stevens is undoubtedly one of Canada’s most exciting young artists, and she shows no signs of slowing down.
Name:
Kate Stevens
Genre:
Folk, Roots, Rock
Founded:
2013
# of Albums:
1 Album 9 Singles
Latest Single:
New Walk Home
Favourite musicians growing up:
Joni Mitchell, Etta James, Stevie Wonder
Favourite musicians now:
I have absolutely SO many! I’ve really enjoyed the newest work from Lucius, Madison Cunningham, Remi Wolf. I’m a radio DJ and am constantly surrounded by music and music news so it changes daily.
Guilty pleasure song:
Copacabana by Barry Manilow
Live show ritual:
I am a HUGE vocal health nerd. Making sure I’m stretching out my neck and shoulders, nebulizing, light bubbles with my straw in a glass of water. Hydration and more. I seriously could talk about my pre-show rituals for ever.
Favourite local musician:
Brock Geiger, The Blue, Wyatt C Louis, Kaiya Gamble
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Early Bird!
Road or studio?
Road! I love the instant and fleeting feeling of live music and touring
Any shows or albums coming up?
My Latest single! New Walk Home captures the bittersweet feeling of starting something new with someone while still carrying memories of the past The song reflects on those small, seemingly insignificant moments, like moving a chair to a different spot in the room with your new partner, that unexpectedly remind you of what you used to do with someone else. It’s a mix of fresh beginnings and lingering ghosts.
I think we’ve all been there, where the present feels tangled up with the past, even if we don’t mean it to.
Recorded and produced by Brock Geiger at Studio B in Calgary, with Chris Dadge on drums and Cam Buie lending his talents on keys, Deeply inspired by Feist and Georgia Harmer,
Where can we follow you?
Facebook | Instagram | Website
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Alumni Sandwiches, Missy’s or The Ironwood
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
9th Ave Music Mile!
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
The gardens by the Lougheed House
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
I love The King Eddy, The NMC, The Big Four Stage at Stampede as well!
What is your favourite music store in your city?
R Guitars!
