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Kathy Zimmer, a la psychedelia

Raised in a rural Nebraska town with an entire population of 160 people, Kathy Zimmer grew up singing folk music with a musical family. She learned guitar at an early age and accompanied herself as she sang for church services and various small town gigs, including rodeos, parades and county fairs.

Determined to travel the length of Nebraska State Highway 2 in order to experience the rest of the world, Kathy Zimmer's winding road of musical explorations eventually led her to classical music. With that layer of influence she now creates music she calls "cosmopolitan folk"--music that is sophisticated yet naïve, polished yet quirky. "Cosmopolitan folk" ends up sounding reminiscent of the days when female singer/songwriters were at the height of their creative powers (think 1970s folk-pop warblers Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez and Laura Nyro.)

Kathy Zimmer is astonished to wake up every morning and find herself now a resident of New York City. She performs often with her two backup singers, the Sugar Bowls, and her band, the Sunshine Banned. She has independently released three albums, all to critical acclaim--Under Your Spell, dreamin' and Spare Key (produced by Julian Velard). She is a featured artist on www.jeffbuckley.com.

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Apple iTunes, "Spare Key"

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31 comments

Posted by The Young Believers on Jun 25 at 4:42 PM EDT

thanks
we call her daisy the horney emo cow lol
TYB
Posted by Amanda Penecale on Jun 24 at 1:39 PM EDT

Kathy,
Chaplins, and World Cafe have amazing open mics in Philly. Other places I have played include the Tin Angel, and Milkboy in Ardmore. Check um out
Posted by Darrell Morris on Jun 11 at 4:45 AM EDT

Kathy,
Thought I'd stop by for a visit and listen to your songs for awhile. Sounds great. Best wishes.
Darrell Morris
Posted by eatliz on Jun 3 at 2:26 AM EDT

Hi Kathy!

We love the melody of "Whatever Gets U Thru the Day" - nice work!
Thank you for the kind words, good to know u like our blending of genres

Cheers from Israel
Eatliz
Posted by Tony Grace on May 17 at 8:49 PM EDT

Nailed it Kathy, two of my favorite bands. Good ears!
Posted by Tony Grace on May 14 at 11:58 PM EDT

Hi Kathy, how's life? You got pretty arrangements. They are rich and melodious. Good work!
Posted by DICARLO on May 13 at 7:54 AM EDT

HI KATHY,

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR COMMENT ON MY PAGE.
MUCH APPRECIATED.
AS FOR MY EMBLEM, (LOGO) YES THAT´S A DRAGON.
THE GRAPHIC DESIGNERS,(FRIENDS OF MINE) KNOW OF MY LONG HISTORY WITH THE JAPANESE AND CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS, AND COMBINED TWO OF MY FAVORITE THINGS INTO ONE LOGO. COOL HUH?!
GLAD YOU LIKE IT.

DICARLO
Posted by Dirk Robinson on May 13 at 1:17 AM EDT

Hey Kathy,

Thank you for the Friendship request! You have a very smooth, easy-to-listen-to voice, that's a gift! Keep up the great work in NYC. Dirk
Posted by ybridge on May 12 at 7:33 PM EDT

Hi Kathy, What a voice, Great job,we put "My Friend To The End" in our favorets it's just a nice song Peace and love, Y Bridge
Posted by Ronny Criss on May 12 at 9:40 AM EDT

Kathy,

Thanks for the request. I enjoyed your music. Best of luck in the future. Take care,

Ronny
Posted by DICARLO on May 12 at 7:10 AM EDT

HI KATHY,

THANKS FOR THE REQUEST.
VERY NICE TUNES AND VOCALS.
WISH YOU MUCH SUCCESS HERE, AND EVERYWHERE.

DICARLO
Posted by Kassandra Kanaar on May 12 at 3:29 AM EDT

Requiem for a Dream is one of those films that really gets to me, i love it entirely!
Posted by ANONIMOMUSIC on May 9 at 11:21 AM EDT

HI AND THANK YOU FOR YOU REQUEST GOOD MUSIC KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK REALLY

LEON CHEVA
Posted by Catfish Bernie Meise on May 9 at 9:06 AM EDT

thanks for finding me as a friend . nice soothing stuff here.
Posted by Lauren Barrett on May 9 at 8:20 AM EDT

Kathy, thanks for the friend request - I really like "All I need" catch little bits of Joni Mitchell in it...peace, lauren
Posted by Jason Lee Thomason on May 9 at 8:05 AM EDT

Thanks for the request!
Posted by SPECIALCECILIA on May 8 at 9:39 PM EDT

YEAH KATHY
COOL TO BE REQUESTED BY YOU
KEEP UP YOUR GOOD MUSICS AND VIBES

MySpace Comments & MySpace Layouts
ON MUSICAL LOVE
SPECIAL CECILIA
Posted by jtyasuda on May 8 at 6:44 AM EDT

I'll be sure to let ducky know he's got a fan ;-) haha
Posted by Marnee on May 8 at 6:15 AM EDT

Hello Kathy~
Thank you for the friendship ! Ditto on the last comment -I was just thinking how nice your page is filled up! I love your pictures-especially the last 4!
Marnee & company
Posted by Daniel Palmer on May 7 at 8:41 PM EDT

Thanks for the friend request. I LOVE how you've filled up your profile. Tracks are real honest and well done. Great stuff.
Posted by jtyasuda on May 7 at 9:20 AM EDT

like a sneaker that needs pavement ... great lyrics, great voice!
Posted by The Dave Pepper Band on May 7 at 6:35 AM EDT

Nice! Have a great week! Stay LOUD All the best, Dave Pep
Posted by FILLMORESLIM on May 7 at 1:28 AM EDT

Hey,, thanks for finding us! You have an awesome voice! We hope your week is going awesome!
Posted by Darrell Morris on Apr 29 at 11:02 AM EDT

Kathy, Thank you for being my friend. I enjoy your music. Lots of luck to you always.
Darrell Morris
Posted by Inner Gypsy on Apr 29 at 10:07 AM EDT

Hi Kathy, thanks for the friend request. Your music is great.
Mario & Tiffany Sen
Inner Gypsy
Posted by modestus on Apr 28 at 9:50 AM EDT

Hi Kathy, thanks for being friends.I like your music just keep it up
Posted by Timothy Rogers on Apr 28 at 7:33 AM EDT

you are very talented. best wishes to you.
Posted by Giancarlo Angioni on Apr 26 at 2:03 PM EDT
Posted by Cathie Fredrickson on Apr 26 at 9:28 AM EDT

Hi Kathy, thanks for being friends, came to listen to you, wonderful songs and incredible vocals, something I lack any training in but hope to get input in this year. The very best to you in your musical journey. You can count me as a fan now, Peace to you, Another Cathie
Posted by rexsruins3 on Apr 26 at 1:52 AM EDT

Kathy, thank you for the request, I'm honored. Nice Tunes here...Stay in touch...Rex
Posted by Giancarlo Angioni on Apr 26 at 1:24 AM EDT

Hello Kathy,
I like very much your stall! and I send you all the best wish on your carrier!
Big Hug,
Giancarlo

Events

Sunshine Banned at the Annex

Jul 21

7:05-8:12pm

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American Folk Art Museum solo show

Aug 8

5:30-6:30pm

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Mid-American Music Festival

Sep 6

7:02pm

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NDSS Buddy Walk

Sep 28

12:32pm

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