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The Katy Soljak Band's sound is a smokey blend of coffee house blues-folk jazz-poetry-truth. Katy's lyrics describe her life as a woman in the world and her songs strike a familiar chord with new and old Bohemians.Joined by the legendary Mano Pratt; (the man who personally brought Bob Marley to New Zealand) whose guitar echoes and warmly embraces the heart of the songs.
Nick Stevens is the wiz kid ..s( Cornerstone Roots).Katy Soljak left New Zealand in the late 80's, after a successful stint with the popular Blues Review; 'Ladies sing the Blues'.Arriving in Orange County, California in 1987, she met up with Bill Barrett at an 'El Grupo Sexo Gig',(Hamonica enthusiast from Orlando, Florida) and they travelled the coast in a '66 Buick, writing and performing songs together. The duo went on to perform in cafes and art galleries and extended to form a band, 'Sunday's Best', with Tony Atherton on sax and Frankie san Filipo on guitar, which regularly played in Long Beach and Los Angeles.In the early 90's Katy also became part of the Brewerettes, who performed in the Jack Brewer Band (Saccharine Trust) and recorded b/vs on 'Harsh World', (SST)
Katy performed at Poetry events regularly with Jack Brewer, S.A.Griffin and friends.
Highlights of the LA experience were playing gigs through the summer of '89, with drummer Steven Hodges(Tom Waits Band) in Long Beach and Paul Barrere (Little Feat) at the Venice Cafe. Events at the Onyx on Vermont were also hilarious and inspiring!Returning back to New Zealand in '96 Katy now lives on Waiheke Island where she regularly plays at the local cafe 'The Cat's Tango', and Blues festivals throughout the country.August '06 Katy sang some original blues tunes with 'The Downbeats', at the Downbeat Cafe in Echo Park , Los Angeles, with Vince Meghrouni on sax and flute and Mike Sessa (Member of Parliament)on drums. She returns yearly to see her grown children and visit with friends.In 2007'The Katy Soljak Band'released a new album of 10 original blues trax and toured NZ to promote it beginning at the Paihia Jazz festival August 10th.Titled; 'Morning Rain Blues';Described as 'Finding your harp blowing boyfriend passed out in a Downtown LA park at 4am, with the morning rain blues closing in all around you'.
It's all blues. (Morning Rain Blues and Adrienne on this website)
Katy Soljak performed live on the Good Morning Show TVNZ on Oct.12th '07 and played the Mission Bay Jazz and Blues Festival in Auckland in Feb '08.
CDs available from Gala Records (below)Currently Katy is involved in a new project; The JANIS JOPLIN Tribute show which debuted in Gisborne in March '08 to a sellout crowd who love Janis' songs.
Miles Gillett (fluf, El Grupo Sexo) plays drums, Chris Orange (Chocolate Fish) bass and newcomer Jonnie Barnard plays some convincing Big Brother solos on guitar. The Janis Band will play a show on Waiheke Island in April and are getting requests around NZ.
For bookings for this show, call Gala Records 09 372 3175Gala Records(NZ)Ltd
P.O.Box 451
Surfdale
Waiheke island
New Zealand
contact
09 372 3175
0274 468 220
[email protected] distribution label Global Routes NZOther recordings available; 'Madonna of Godzone', 14 originals recorded in LA and New Zealand. La revolucion', inspired by LA riots featuring players from 'Kantuta', Chilean band in NZ. Styles Range from Reggae to country with a smokin' blues flavour.
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