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KATY PFAFFL

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Katy Pfaffl with full band & string trio performing 200 Stories LIVE at the Canal Room in NYC!
Katy Pfaffl performing We Will Find a Way LIVE at the Canal Room in NYC!
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Born and raised in Milwaukee, Katy Pfaffl grew up as a classical musician. She began studying Suzuki violin at age 6, piano at age 12 and by the age of 13 she was competing as a serious classical pianist throughout the Midwest. In high school her creative interests grew leading her to become a Downbeat Award winning jazz vocalist as well as the top young composer for contemporary orchestral music in Wisconsin.
Shortly after attending college at the University of Cincinnatis College Conservatory of Music, Katy moved to New York and began performing as a singer/pianist/violinist in the band SWIM while earning a reputation the therapeutic voice teacher she is to this day. Striving for musical freedom and in search of her individual voice, Katy taught herself the guitar, and started The Katy Pfaffl Band launching her full speed into the local NY singer/songwriter scene.
Within months, Katy recorded and released her first album Katy Pfaffl in New York City, followed soon after by her second album As She Stands released in 2003.
Katy marries her brand of raw sincerity and gorgeous melody with a commodity so rare in today's singer/songwriter arena: talent. Her sound is sweetyet urgent, light yet soulful,and instantly memorable.
Katy Pfaffl can be seen performing regularly throughout Manhattan/NJ/LA as well as within the college circuit.
"Katy is the newest addition to Hearts & Voices on the disc and one of the most inspiring songwriters you’ll ever see. Prolific, almost frighteningly talented, and with a dedicated NYC following, her new release ‘If I Rise’ captures the energy of her transcendent live performances."
LIFEbeat
"...Local singer/songwriting ivory-and-violin-tickling butterfly named Katy Pfaffl... has that ineffable 'it' that defines the true ones, the gifted ones, the aliens."
Relix Magazine
"New York's Katy Pfaffl is a bundle of songwriting and performing talent, playing the piano, violin, guitar and her own vocal pipes, with authority. Her voice is velvety smooth, lilting and floating easily through an impressive vocal range."
Bella Online"The self-titled album is a rather poignant piece of work that showcases Katys unique vocal approach as well as her fresh style of songwriting. Hopefully we will hear more from this gifted young womans talent in the years to come. We need more visionaries like Katy Pfaffl."
Independent Songwriter Magazine"A mainstream rock sound with nice jazz undertones. A great voice, fabulous songs and sleek production; one who distinguishes herself from the rest of the pack. Her songs are among the strongest from recent songwriters."
Guitar Noise Magazine"A voice that can dodge downtown traffic or float over autumn fields."
Maximum Ink Magazine"Katy Pfaffl is expressive and enthusiastic, strongly voiced and incredibly gifted. There is beauty here, optimism and wistfulness."
Rambles Magazine Online
Photos © Josh Silk, 2005
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Katy Pfaffl performing Two Apples LIVE at the Knitting Factory in NYC!
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Member Since: 2/25/2005
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Caffe Vivaldi & Katy Pfaffl
Are Proud to Present
A New Showcase
MUSIC SKETCHES.
NYC Singer/Songwriter Katy Pfaffl is taking her popular MySpace Page "Sketches" , offline and bringing it to the West Village. Join us as Katy and a rotating group of other local artists will spend an evening in the Round where they share their latest demos, rough ideas and newest works.

MUSIC SKETCHES is a night designed specifically to bring together some of the best songwriters in town to share the stage and the joy of creation with new fans and with each other.
Each show promises to be a relaxed evening of intimate truth, expression and discovery for all.

Band:
Katy Pfaffl - lead vox, piano, guitar, violin
Sean Dixon - drums + percussion
Orlando Marin - bass
Morgan Paige - backing vox
Bekah Coulter - backing vox
String Trio:
Gene Back - violin
Jeannie Oliver - viola
Lena Harris - cello

Orlando Marin on bass & Sean Dixon on drums
© Dan Cordle, 2007 - all rights reserved

Katy Pfaffl
© Dan Cordle, 2007 - all rights reserved

^^HOT OFF THE PRESSES! KATY'S BRAND NEW LIVE ALBUM "IF I RISE"!!! AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES, CDBABY.COM AND AT ALL KATY PFAFFL GIGS!!!^^

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My Blog

DO NOT MISS - KATY PFAFFL FRIDAY AT THE CANAL ROOM!

Hey Everyone!DON'T FORGET that I'll be playing with the FULL BAND WITH STRINGS THIS WEEK FRIDAY OCTOBER 17th so come on down!! It may be our last show of the year so please make sure to help spread th...
Posted by KATY PFAFFL on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:51:00 PST

PFAFFL FRIDAY & ANOTHER NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO!!! :-)

Hey everyone!HERE'S ONE MORE SURPRISE FOR YOU - ANOTHER NEW VIDEO IS UP ON YOUTUBE!YOU ASKED FOR IT... YOU GOT IT!!!!Check out 200 STORIES recorded LIVE at the Canal Room in NYC: And, don't ...
Posted by KATY PFAFFL on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:09:00 PST

PFAFFL free gig this week in NYC!

6/6/20089:00 PMKaty's Sketches Songwriters in the Round Series (w/ guests Gene Back & Scott Chasolen) @ Caffe Vivaldi32 Jones Street (off Bleecker, near 7th Avenue) New York, New York 10014 FREE ...
Posted by KATY PFAFFL on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:47:00 PST

VIDEO REMINDER: PFAFFL IN NJ & NY THIS WEEK!

Check out the video below and I hope to see you at the Cutting Room in NYC on Friday night (or Asbury Park on Thursday night -- or both!)... Much love,Katy 5/29/20087:00 PM - 8:30 PMKaty (w/...
Posted by KATY PFAFFL on Wed, 28 May 2008 08:58:00 PST

CALIFORNIA HERE I COME!!!! CHECK OUT KATY PFAFFL’S CA DATES!

I've got an exciting show coming up for those of you on the west coast!! That's right.. I haven't forgotten about you guys in CA!! So.. if you're in the LA area, please come on down and bring your fri...
Posted by KATY PFAFFL on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:10:00 PST

PFAFFL THANKS AND... CA HERE I COME!

K A T Y      P F A F F L----------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------Hey everyone,I just wanted to say thank you so much for the amazing lov...
Posted by KATY PFAFFL on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:38:00 PST

PFAFFL FRIDAY - important news - please read...

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Posted by KATY PFAFFL on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:24:00 PST

PFAFFL - BIG GIG THIS APRIL!! SAVE THE DATE!

K A T Y     P F A F F L_____________________________________Hey Everyone!!I know.. it’s been a REALLY long time since I’ve played a gig in NYC.. I’m sorry!! I was...
Posted by KATY PFAFFL on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:53:00 PST

A Sweet Valentine’s Day Treat from Katy Pfaffl

Hey everyone!!! Here's a special sweet treat for you from me... Check out this video of a live performance of me performing my song "Two Apples". Please share your "Apples" with the one you love by po...
Posted by KATY PFAFFL on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:00:00 PST

PFAFFL FRIDAY! HAPPY 2008!

Hey everyone!Just wanted to wish you a very happy new year. I hope you all had a great holiday and are as excited for 2008 as I am. I really feel like it's going to be a great year for us all.AND.. ju...
Posted by KATY PFAFFL on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:16:00 PST