Katie Bradley

Kent-based vocalist Katie Bradley has been singing since she could speak. Katie's soulful voice has led her around the world with prestigious residencies in European cities including The cafe Populart, Madrid and a hop across the pond to play residences in Florida, including Heidi's Jazz Bar, Cocoa Beach. Katie has guested and supported with acts such as Suzanne Vega and the late Blues guitar legend Luther Allison as well as Caravan, The crazy Arthur Brown and the fabulous Hullabaloo On a more local note Katie has played in a number of local bands including Blues and Soul outfit Rubber Biscuit. katie has trod the boards at The Marlowe theatre, the Gulbenkian, UKC and festivals including the Canterbury sound Festival, Lounge on the farm and Broadstairs Folk week. Further up North our Katie has tripped the light fantastic at Cambridge folk festival and The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival, Colne. Katie's original material is regularly played on BBC Radio Kent and on radio stations as far as Poland and Texas!. Katie has recorded vocals with local songwriters including Luke Smith, Jack Pound and most recently with Andy Lester's Blue Train. Katie has also appeared on the Blues in Britain CD alongside Emily Druce and Wes weston. Katie currently has a residency at the atmospheric Blues Bar, 'Ain't Nothin' But', London WC1 with King David, of Big Joe Louis and the Blues Kings.To listen to Katie visit www.katiesingstheblues.co.uk or www.left-of-the-dial.co.uk/playlistA BIT OF HISTORY: Kent born singer Katie first made her mark on the Kent music scene when she was a ‘wee nip of a girl’ invited by her mentors to whip up a storm on stage with local bands such as the Chillbillies, (formerly The Charing Hillbillies) and weekly performances with sister Caroline Hampshire, at the infamous Penny Theatre, Canterbury. During this time she developed her skills on blues harp and established her own singing style drawing on the many sources available to her.KATIE LIVE Katie has a warm and open stage manner and these same characteristics shine through in her musicianship. Her voice blends delicacy with surprising power and is equally alluring whether enriched by instrumental backing or unaccompanied. With an imaginative approach to instrumental arrangements she gives a contemporary edge to antique songs.WRITING AND RECORDING As well as performing with her bands and duo's, Katie has worked with performers in Europe and America. Katie has featured on albums by Jack Pound, Luke Smith and recorded many sessions in the Uk and abroad. Katie features, in a duet with best friend, (Canterbury legend) and as-it-happens: Anti-folk hero, Luke Smith on his latest album "This Time I've Done it" BEJOCD-47. Check out 'The Hard Way', Katies use of her own english accent has been compared to the late and great Kirsty Macoll, which has been a humbling compliment.Katie also offers backing vox throughout with sister Caroline as one of 'The Feelings'. Katie has also been included in the 2001 ‘Blues in Britain CD’ featuring the UK’s top blues performers/vocalists including Wes Weston and Emily Druce. Katie’s debut CD ‘Night sky’ was released in 2003 at The Gulbenkian Theatre. Katie’s is currently working on new material for a new album to be released soon.