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Karen Nash

Please allow me to introduce myself...

About Me


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Born in Texas, and inexplicably proud of such a dubious origin, Karen was raised in Pacoima and let down with a resounding thud on the outskirts of West Hollywood (Beverly Hills adjacent.)Evicted from her apartment in the late 90s, all her things sold by the court to pay the back rent, Karen set off on the road, just a girl and her boyfriend's car. (Charges of Grand Theft Auto were later dropped.)During her years of homelessness, Karen amassed an impressive collection of CDs which, unfortunately, she was forced to sell in order to support her growing dependence on fine chocolates.Despite these seemingly endless setbacks, Karen eventually became known for her impassioned defense of fecklessness, hopeless love, and the U.S. Constitution.Karen has mystified audiences from coast to coast, going so far in the service of her art that, during at least one performance, she held several members of the audience hostage until the rest of the ticket-holders sang along with her rendition of “Second-hand Rose.”She has played to enthusiastic crowds at festivals such as the Birkenstock Fair and the Oregon Wheatgrass Festival, as well as bringing her eccentric song-stylings to prestigious listening rooms like Mr. B's in Burbank and North Hollywood's Star Garden.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/17/2006
Band Website: karennash.com
Band Members:Karen Nash- acoustic guitar and vocals, Bob Malone- piano, organ and accordion (BobMalone.com),Andy Hill- guitar and vocals, Renee Safier- vocals and percussion,(andyandrenee.com), Marty Rifkin - pedal steel and dobro, Jake Jacobs- drums, John Meadows- bass
Influences: Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen, Nancy Griffith, Maria Mc Kee, Lucinda Williams, Dixie Chicks, Gram Parsons, The Rolling Stones, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan and so many more.
Sounds Like: Downloads available at itunes now! Buy cds at cdbaby.com.
Record Label: Highway Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

KarenNash.com is up and running.

Hey friends. I finally have my website up. I've posted some live songs, more tracks from my CDs, as well as my cover of Bob Dylan's Seven Curses. Please stop by and sign the guest book. www.karenna...
Posted by Karen Nash on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:08:00 PST

London Calling...

Well, it looks like 08 is off to a pretty good start. A life long dream of mine to play in the UK is coming true. I'm off to play at the Acoustic Festival of Britain and some as of yet undetermined ...
Posted by Karen Nash on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:04:00 PST

"8 Questions with Karen Nash" Interview is UP!

Howdy Friends,Nothing like an interview to make you feel important. Please go check it out- I am always happy when an interviewer asks interesting questions. Michael from Entertainment Vine.com is a...
Posted by Karen Nash on Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:06:00 PST

The Mint Dec. 20th..rocking with the full band!

Click Here to buy tickets online and reserve a table for our Mint show. Tables are going fast! See you there! Dec 20, 2007The Mint6010 West Pico Blvd " Los Angeles, CA Bob Malone & Friends Christmak...
Posted by Karen Nash on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:04:00 PST

NOVEMBER 28th at ACOUSTIC CORDIALE


Posted by Karen Nash on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:28:00 PST

YOU TUBE...I’m finally somebody now

Hey friends,I have been told that I now exist on youtube. Sweet. Here's a link to part of a song I played at the Cat Club (it seems the first verse is missing, but isnt that just so you tube??). Al...
Posted by Karen Nash on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:08:00 PST

Mailing List

Howdy space friends. I send out a mailer every month and would love to put you on it. Send me a message with your non myspace email address and I'll get you hooked up.;)Karen
Posted by Karen Nash on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:44:00 PST

NOMINATED FOR COUNTRY ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Hey friends,I've been nominated for "Country Artist of the Year" by the South Bay Music Awards. The winner is chosen based on fan support - so if you don't vote for me, I won't win. Here's what you d...
Posted by Karen Nash on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:42:00 PST

Guest appearance with one of my favorite bands!!

A few weeks ago I did a recording session with Dry September for their upcoming release. I sang on the track called "Free Me." Dave Tokaji is the songwriter/singer for the band and he is one of my fav...
Posted by Karen Nash on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:49:00 PST

Recording new cd at long last!

It's official. I'm making a new record. (I know, nobody makes "records" anymore). I am going into the studio with Marty Rifkin, who produced my last cd, but more notably, tours with Bruce Springsteen...
Posted by Karen Nash on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:37:00 PST