ON THE AIR and a live nyc show
shadows & light; Peekskill, NY
KZ and the Sugar Bowls (Sarah Thomas and Susannah Jones) will be appearing on Bob Johnson's Second Saturday radio show on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT on Saturday, April 12 at about 3:00 p.m. If you're within hearing distance, tune in; otherwise, check out the live stream online! ~AND~ The whole band will be making their first appearance since the Static Inhabited album release back at the Slipper Room on Thursday, May 8, 8:30 p.m. Come early and hear the amazing Tamara Hey at 7:30! For more details, check out the Live page.
REVIEW FROM ROCK N REEL
KZ and Sugar Bowls at Bowery Electric, 3/22/14
The March/April 2014 edition of the UK's Rock n Reel music magazine (also known as R2, it has Sheryl Crow on the cover) says in its review of Static Inhabited, "A New York-based Nebraskan, singer-songwriter Kathy Zimmer's latest collection proves her to be a talented writer and performer with an ear for a catchy lyric..." For the full review, visit the Press page.
WINTER 2014 BE GONE!
West Side Highway
The rumors are all true, the below-mentioned shows are happening! Special guest Tamara Hey will be joining us on Sat., March 15, 8:30 p.m. at Espresso 77 in Jackson Heights, Queens, and Lisa Bianco will be playing some accordion AND flute with us on Sat., March 22, 9:00 p.m. at the Bowery Electric Map Room in Manhattan. Both shows are FREE, which is almost unheard-of in this day and age, in this city. Hope to see you there! For more info, please visit the Live Page!
march shows
love makes everything shine
Details are still emerging, but we'll be back at Espresso 77 in Queens on Sat., March 15 and at the Bowery Electric Map Room in Manhattan on Sat., March 22. For more info, please visit the Live Page!
post-Valentine's Day show
Espresso 77 on 1/11/14
For all the lovers (and the haters too) we'll be playing on Wed., Feb. 19 at 9:00 at the LIC Bar in Long Island City, Queens. This is one of our favorite places and it's FREE! Free love, man.
Also, the AmericanaUK review of Static Inhabited says it's "effortlessly melodic, supremely accessible and deeply smart." For the full review, go here; for all reviews, visit the Press page.
Also, the AmericanaUK review of Static Inhabited says it's "effortlessly melodic, supremely accessible and deeply smart." For the full review, go here; for all reviews, visit the Press page.
REVIEW FROM PENNYBLACKMUSIC.CO.UK
gargoyles on 31st Street, NYC
"'Static Inhabited' is fresh, inviting and clever and Zimmer's expansive style of including beloved fictional characters in her themes is compelling and unpredictable. But the real glue is the singer-songwriter's supple voice and natural storytelling abilities.'" For the full review, go here; for all reviews, visit the Press page.
FIRST REVIEW FOR STATIC INHABITED
Christmas lily
FIVE STARS from Roots Music Report! "At various turns enchanting, haunting and soothing- and at times a bit of all of these- Ms. Zimmer’s sophisticated song crafting never fails to charm." For the full review, go here; for all reviews, visit the Press page.
SOLO SHOW
West Village store window
Just announced! Kathy will be appearing solo at Spike Hill on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 11:00 p.m. For more details check out the Live Page. But seriously, three shows in the first full week of 2014? Is this an indication for the rest of the year?!
live footage of "laundry chute" online
video still by Adam Barnick
Stellar video footage of the song "Laundry Chute" taken at the Static Inhabited album release show is now on YouTube! Check out this live performance by KZ and the Sugar Bowls (Kami Graves, Sarah Thomas and Susannah Jones) at the Slipper Room in Manhattan. The performance also features Lisa Bianco on flute and Neil Nunziato on percussion. Thanks to Adam Barnick for the deft camera work!
HERE WE GO, 2014!
holiday foliage at Stumptown Coffee, NYC
Best wishes to you, from the bottom of our soggy, swampy hearts, for this new year. May we all be happy!
We have two shows in the first full week of the new year, lickety-split, for your pleasure. The first is in Manhattan on Tues., Jan. 7 and the second is in Queens on Sat., Jan. 11--more details on our Live Page.
We have two shows in the first full week of the new year, lickety-split, for your pleasure. The first is in Manhattan on Tues., Jan. 7 and the second is in Queens on Sat., Jan. 11--more details on our Live Page.
AND TO ALL, A GOOD NIGHT!
photo by Gustavo Rodriguez
What a blast we had at the album release for Static Inhabited. Thanks a million to all who came and helped make it so special!
11th hour preparations
A real-live lead sheet for the show!
It's almost here! Kathy and the elves (aka Sugar Bowls and company) have been hard at work preparing a night for you to remember. No, we're not talking Christmas here, we're talking the album release show for Static Inhabited! (Though really, perhaps they are interchangeable.) Hope you can make it! 9:00 on Sun., Dec. 15 at The Slipper Room, 167 Orchard Street @ Stanton Street in Manhattan's lower east side. A fun time will be had by all!
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.
