second new static inhabited video released
artwork by Vonn Sumner,
edit by Adam Barnick
A second new music video has been released for the song "Glinda", from the brand-new album Static Inhabited. The video features whimsical artwork from Vonn Sumner and was edited with equal whimsy by Adam Barnick. This video is a real treat and I am a lucky girl to have so many talented friends!
NYC RELEASE SHOW FOR STATIC INHABITED
The new Slipper Room
The new album Static Inhabited will be officially released at an extravaganza at The Slipper Room, on NYC's lower east side, on Sun., Dec. 15 at 9:00 p.m. It'll be a festive time! A $10 entrance fee will also get you the album, for this night only. Musical guests will be in abundance, including of course the lovely Sugar Bowls. Come early for music by John Presnell at 8:00!
STATIC INHABITED IS RELEASED ONLINE!
cover art by Kimberly Salt
Today, November 1, 2013, the new album Static Inhabited is released online! And we couldn't be prouder. Ten songs in quite a variety of styles and topics make up the entire album as a singular piece of art. Towards that end, we recommend purchasing the entire album... but the singles stand on their own too! Click here for iTunes and here for CD Baby, and then feel free to let us know how we did!
NEW VIDEO RELEASED
Nebraska photo by Andrea Kelley
A new music video has been released for the song "Robin, Take Me with You", from the brand-new album Static Inhabited. The video features gorgeous photos of scenic Nebraska (Kathy's home state), to correlate with some of the Nebraska imagery in the lyrics of "Robin". Photos were contributed by Kerri Garrison, Andrea Kelley and Jennifer Van Dyke (who also edited the video). There is no place like Nebraska...
SNEAK PEEK
Pitt Street fair, LES, NYC
A little preview of Static Inhabited has been posted here. Meet "Beware the Songbird"! This song, a little metaphor for the big music industry, is based on a real-life news article about a huge bird-of-prey, a hawk, who had met his end because he'd chosen to prey upon a small, gentle songbird... who refused to go down without a fight. Apply the metaphor as you will.
IT'S DONE!!
Algernon Township, Nebraska
The new album, entitled Static Inhabited, has left the studio! Mixed, mastered (and produced) by Jon Gordon and now being designed, with artwork from the talented Kim Salt and graphic design by Kent Wilkinson. Album release details forthcoming... !
NEW ALBUM UPDATE
Vacation in scenic Nebraskaland
After adding in some baritone guitar, banjo and more brass, we are ready to start MIXING! Things are sounding absolutely great, and this particular artist is not only beginning to feel gratified but also antsy to start writing new songs. :)
... still recording!
Lobby of the Ace Hotel, NYC
Had a lovely experience in the studio today, 7/9/13, with Davi Vieira, percussionist. Ten songs, getting closer and closer to being ready for your ears!
new shows added
Classic drive-by shot, Gramercy, NYC
Kathy Zimmer and the Sugar Bowls will be appearing at Spike Hill in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC on Tues., July 23 at 9:00 p.m. For more details, refer to the Live page. You'll also see listed there on the calendar a special "private event"; are you looking for entertainment for a house concert? Music for a cocktail hour? KZ and the 'Bowls make rooftop appearances... Contact Us!
caught in the act
Bubbles in the air in midtown
Footage from the April 24 show at ZirZamin of KZ & Sugar Bowls performing the song "Right Around the Corner" turned up on YouTube! Check it out here.
you move me
Two's company, West Village
At long last, the Sugar Bowls (backup singers extraordinaire) will be moving to choreography by Krista Racho-Jansen in our live shows. Think 60s girl groups, updated. This is going to be so much fun. :)
in the studio
A real live honest-to-goodness cassette tape
So far: 10 songs are in the works. Players also include David Aaron, saxophone, Clyde Daley, trumpet and Gregory Briggler, trombone, who will be joining in the studio on 3/14/13. I'll keep you posted!
Astoria, Queens, NYC
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Z at the Z
9th Street Coffee, in the Chelsea Market
How cool is the last letter of the alphabet? We're back at Zirzamin (Houston @ Laguardia, west village, NYC) on Friday, May 10 at 8:30 p.m. Looking forward! More info on the Live page.
following a break, a show!
New York romance is wherever you choose to find it.
We've been on a little hiatus (since December) from live performances, given that a) a band member has been in San Francisco for a couple of months, b) we've been recording, c) I wanted to take a minute to breathe and write, and d) winter is cold. BUT, we're pleased to announced a new show date! 9:00 p.m., Wed., April 24, LIC Bar in Long Island City, Queens (for more info, please check the Live page.) Also, a new band member will be joining us; please welcome Stephanie Warren!
in the studio
Elegance in the West Village
I'm in the process of recording some sounds. Going into the studio tomorrow, 1/29/13 (for a fourth day, in recent months) to continue a project which will be released... sometime! People involved thus far in this creation include Jon Gordon, engineer, Carolin Pook, violinist, Lisa Bianco, flutist, Chris Benelli, percussionist... and the evil sorceress behind it all, me! More on this soon...
Newsworthy
Highway 2 in Custer County, NE, with a heavy dusting of frost.
Who's that NY musician mentioned in the Huffington Post? (And the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Times... it's an AP article!) Check this out for a little reminder from yours truly to be generous to those less fortunate in this season of plenty. And ho ho ho, happy holidays!
How do you like our new look?
Kathy as a guest soloist for the Spencer
Katzman Threeo, 11/29/12.
A new website has been long overdue. Hope you enjoy!
The lovely collage here on the Home page is by Angela Costanzo, and it's entitled Take a Right at the Fork. The main photos on the Gallery page were taken by Merri Cyr, of Jeff Buckley's Grace cover fame. Some new developments are underway for this creative project! Bear with us as we break for a moment from live band performances, and stay tuned for more news.
The lovely collage here on the Home page is by Angela Costanzo, and it's entitled Take a Right at the Fork. The main photos on the Gallery page were taken by Merri Cyr, of Jeff Buckley's Grace cover fame. Some new developments are underway for this creative project! Bear with us as we break for a moment from live band performances, and stay tuned for more news.
