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About Me

Untitled Document Having been discovered by legendary producer Glyn Johns (Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Eagles) at the tender age of 17, Kate Aumoniers career went from strength to strength. After seeing her live, Glyns immediate reaction was to introduce her to Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Equally blown away by her extraordinary voice, they invited her to sing backing vocals on their new album project The Tucson Sessions. This Grammy nominated album would prove to be an invaluable experience for Kate.Soon after, Kate took up a residency at Londons Kashmir Klub. Here she came to the attention of New Orleans blues legend Dr John, who offered her the special guest slot on his upcoming UK tour. Remarkably, Dr Johns band were so enamoured by her opening set, that they memorised her songs and surprised her on-stage for the last show of the tour a true testament to Kates talent and charm.After months of collaborations with names such as Gordon Raphael (The Strokes), Richard Caulson (Ryan Adams), TD Lind (Eden Street), Jez Ashurst (Farrah) and Mike Rutherford (Genesis), Kate signed her first record deal with Sanctuary.Kates debut album Here I am was released at the end of 2004 to critical acclaim and extensive airplay on Radio 2, with Bob Harris and Terry Wogan in particular championing her music. Over the next 12 months, Kate toured non-stop and performed extensively across the UK, headlining at venues such as The Borderline and supporting James Blunt and Jamie Cullum. More recently, her Isle of Wight Festival appearance placed her on the same bill as REM, Snow Patrol and The Magic Numbers.More recently, Kate teamed-up with the brilliant Ethan Johns of Ryan Adams, Counting Crows, Ray LaMontagne and Kings of Leon fame, to start writing and recording new material. Ethan in turn introduced Kate to Julianna Ray and Luther Russell. This new material will form the basis for her as-yet unreleased second offering.With one of the most unique vocals from any of the UKs new female artists and a live performance that has captivated audiences from the Albert Hall to Wembley Arena, Kate Aumonier has all the credentials to mark her down as a major force in British music.After the sad demise of Sanctuary Records, Kate is looking forward to the future and the challenges that a new recording deal will bring.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/19/2006
Band Website: kateaumonier.com
Band Members: Me, myself and not forgetting...I
Influences: Fiona Apple, Rufus Wainwright, Sheryl Crow, Ryan Adams, Ethan Johns, Glyn Johns, Julianna Ray, Eliott Smith, Beck, Ray Lamontaign, Joni Mitchell, The Rolling Stones, Jon Brion, Eddie Reader, Stevie Wonder, Sarah McLachlan, Carol King, James Taylor, Sia, Zero 7, Radio Head, Stereophonics, The Strokes, Jack White, Jeff Buckley...Could go on Forever!!!!
Sounds Like: Have a listen and let me know.
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Morning!!!

I've woken up with a big smile on my face for no particular reason but I just wanted to share it... So here I am sharing with you!!!!!! Have a good one!!! xkx
Posted by Kate Aumonier on Fri, 25 May 2007 02:46:00 PST

Hey from 'colder than London' LA!!!!!!

Hey guys.. Howz it going? i've been soooooo lax with keeping up to date with this blog thing, I'm sorry! Anyway, I'm writing from LA where I've been writing and performing for about two weeks. I've be...
Posted by Kate Aumonier on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:39:00 PST

Happy belated new year!!!!

Happy new year! And what a year it's going to be... I had one of the best eat, drink and be merry two or three weeks I can remember. My sister did the family proud and entertained ALL of us for Christ...
Posted by Kate Aumonier on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 03:45:00 PST

Hello strangers!

Hello strangers... I feel like I've been off the face of the planet for the past few weeks! Moving house and having the bloody flu for two weeks have been filling my days with.... well bordom mostly!!...
Posted by Kate Aumonier on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 04:39:00 PST

Ibiza...

I got back from holiday last sunday and it's taken at least a week to get my s@*t together! The transition from reading books in the sun, to London life is sooooo much harder than I remember it being ...
Posted by Kate Aumonier on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 01:59:00 PST

The Bedford...!

Hello.... I'm feeling distinctively shadey today!!! Not sure why but I seem to get the uncontrollable urge to drink more than my body weight when I've just played and no... I've never been petite to s...
Posted by Kate Aumonier on Fri, 18 Aug 2006 05:26:00 PST

Odd one...

I know this is abit odd, but my new friend on myspace Jack has alerted me to a guy called John Shuttleworth... if you have a chance, you have got to check him out!!!! VERY funny... Having a bad day to...
Posted by Kate Aumonier on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:31:00 PST

yet again!!!!

You'd have thought I'd have learnt from passed morning after the night befores, that drinking cheep white wine is such a bad idea!!!!! Some live and learn where as I just seem to been managing the liv...
Posted by Kate Aumonier on Thu, 10 Aug 2006 08:22:00 PST

I'm new to this!!!!

Hi guys. Finally I'm getting to grips with these computer things and I'll be posting a message every week from now on... yes, I know that at times this could be vaguely like pulling teeth, but I'll tr...
Posted by Kate Aumonier on Mon, 07 Aug 2006 10:31:00 PST