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Christy Kilpatrick

A dynamic and passionate songstress & storyteller.

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MySpace Backgrounds A gifted storyteller with a passion for pure, unpretentious melodies, Christy Kilpatrick unveils the beauty of everyday experiences through song. Walking the line between alternitive-folk , country,roots, she melds infectious harmonies with a spirited exploration of life, love and things that go bump in the night. Christys songs are immediately accessible and contagious, in an engaging, worldly sense. Whether celebrating simple light-hearted moments or delving through oceans of pain for meaning and direction, she exposes a thread of raw, honest emotion that can be universally understood.

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Member Since: 9/5/2006
Band Website: christykilpatrick.com
Band Members: Christy Kilpatrick: Guitar, Piano, Vocals.Kilpatrick assembled an eviable ensemble to perform on her stunning debut Album (to be released end 2007), borrowing the likes of Lee Fielding, Ben McCarthy and Pete Williamson (from Pete Murray's band The Stonemasons), Tim Webb, Dave Sanders (Acre),Gleny Rae, Mal Winckle and the valuble ears of Anthony Lycenko. Lachlan Fletcher and Jo Bell (photograghy). Russell and Xanthe Creighton (team support). Michelle and Finn Fielding (team support). Julie Martinuzzi (team leader). Sat Nam.
Influences: The Waifs, Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams, Alison Krauss, Sarah McLachlan, K.D Lang, David Gray, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton, The Dixie Chicks, Tori Amos, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Ani Difranco, Faithless. Patanjali, Gautama Buddha, Jesus, Lao Tzu, B.K.S Iyengar, Yogi Bhajan, Mother Teresa, Paramhansa Yogananda. His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Sounds Like: “Christy Kilpatrick represents the new generation of Australian country. Her songs are multilayered, perceptive and full of light and shade. She combines sweet, simple melodies, intriguing lyrics and a profound understanding of the human condition to create exquisitely crafted and highly appealing songs.” (Susan Jarvis, Capital News and ABC Radio Saturday Night Country)
Record Label: buy my album @ www.christykilpatrick.com
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

BUY my debut album!

If you would like to purchase my debut album, you can now do so at www.christykilpatrick.com Yippie!!! Christy.xx
Posted by Christy Kilpatrick on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:29:00 PST

Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards

More People's Choice Awards.... this one does not involve SMS!!! Simply go to the link below and I would love for you to vote for me as the "Most Promising Future Star"...... http://www.peopleschoicea...
Posted by Christy Kilpatrick on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:29:00 PST

What a Fretfest feast!

..> What a Fretfest feast! Mon Sep 10, 2007 Hello everyone! I had the most amazing weekend performing at Fretfest and was honoured to be a judge at one of Australia's leading competitions for...
Posted by Christy Kilpatrick on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:16:00 PST

I have been invited to be a part of exclusive Songs of Applewood!!

I am very excited to be a part of this years songs of Applewood - an invitation only event for songwriters!!  on the 21st / 22nd Sept 2007 see their myspace site..... http://www.myspace.com/apple...
Posted by Christy Kilpatrick on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:11:00 PST

fRETfEST @ QPAC Southbank Brisbane 8th Sept 6.45pm

I am playing at fRETfEST - Sat 8th Sept At QPAC, Southbank, Brisbaneopens @ 5pm - playing at 6.45pm fRETfEST was established in 1997 to support the ever growing interest in folk, roots and acoustic m...
Posted by Christy Kilpatrick on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:59:00 PST

Debut Single @ Radio!!

2007 Starmaker finalist Christy Kilpatrick releases her debut single 'Wishing You Were Here' on NfS 116 August's compilation. Listen out on your favourite country/roots music radio stations for my deb...
Posted by Christy Kilpatrick on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:33:00 PST

Vote for me NOW in the MusicOz Peoples Choice Awards!!!!

Listen & VOTE for me NOW!!! Vote to Win! To vote for this artist, SMS the code chri2 and then a brief reason why you think they should win (in 10 words or less) e.g.: "chri they're really cool" ...
Posted by Christy Kilpatrick on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:54:00 PST

2007 Toyota Star Maker Finalists Announced!

Toyota Star Maker Toyota Star Maker is Australia's most successful and prestigious country music talent search 2007 Finalists Announced The top 20 finalists in Australia's m...
Posted by Christy Kilpatrick on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 05:08:00 PST