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~KarenAnne~

Imagine What You Would Do If You Knew You Couldnt Fail...

About Me

Hey Guys, Welcome to My Space..........For those who visit regularly, thanks so much for your support, for all those who have just stumbled across, seaked out or been guided to this little spot in cyber space, Thanks for visiting I hope you come on back and also spread the word. ....... I started teaching myself guitar in late 2004 and soon began songwriting. I moved from Canberra, where I was nursing, to Tamworth, trying to follow a life long dream of performing and writing. See I always had a thing for music, my grandfather was a piano maker for Beale Australia, so I was lucky enough to have a baby grand piano hand made by my Pa!!..... One of my parents friends gave me lessons, just to read music, but I always found myself adding my own feel and Jazzing bits up or dressing them down, much to her dislike!!! So I gave lessons away, moved away from home a year later and didnt touch an instrument for almost 12 years!!....... Pa used to say "Women, Kids and Motor Cars will send a man broke and not necessarily in that order!!"..... Well he almost got it right, but for me that 12 years saw, Kids, Marriage, Divorce, Degree, Full time work, Then raising kids on my own, that nearly sent me insaine!!!.....Thats when I picked up the guitar!!!...... I haven't looked back!.... I now have 2 co-writes on Matt Scullions "Put It Down To Experience" Album released 2007, and the last I heard "Giddy Up" had made it to number 2 on the CMC charts!!! My bet is that "Sunday" will go all the way!!! Then I went on a songwriting camp where I met some of the most amazing people!!!..... I met Troy Kemp and a writing connection and friendship where forged.... I've also been lucky enough to write with Karl Broadie, John Kater, Nicki Gillis, Roger Corbett, Lawrie Minson, Tracey Killeen, Suzy Connolly and of late Drew McAlister & Ingrid... I've since met and played with some amazing players Brent from Rocwater, Jason Lowe and Ben Roberts. ....... Ben Roberts of Live and Acoustic along with Live and Original, has been a huge support and encouragement factor in my performing career of late. Sourcing places such as The Attic Night Spot, The Dekk Bar - Terrigal, Margi's Cafe - East Gosford, for myself and other talented central coastian muso's to play at!!.....I can also be found strumming and skwalking away at The Hotel Delany on Darby St in Newcastle, Vic on the Park on Enmore road in Newtown, The Empire Hotel at Annandale and Brackets and Jam North and South!!! So if you can make it to anyone of those venues while I'm there pop on up and say Hi I'd love to meet you!!!! Just Keep An Eye Out On The Upcoming Shows Box!!....... Well I hope all is groovey in your world, remember to follow your dreams, you never know where they may take you... and live life, its not about the destination its all about the journey!!!....Hugs Love and Your Favourite Dessert!!!! Kazzi (aka KarenAnne) xoxo PS... We dont have a pet so hug yours for me!!!

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Member Since: 7/20/2006
Band Website: karenannewaters.com
Band Members: Me ~ Vocals; Myself ~ Rythym Guitar/Mandolin; I ~ Keys.......Killing Time- Part 2 - KarenAnne

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Influences: Over the years I've loved listening Bon Jovi, Richard Marx, Billy Joel, Belinda Carlisle, Alanis Morisset, Jewel, Kasey Chambers, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kate Rusby, The Cranberries, The Corrs, Eric Clapton, John Farnham, Keith Urban and Trisha Yearwood and they have all influenced me in some way or another, whether it be melodically, lyrically or instrumentally. However, as I meet new artists on my journey, some of them influence me not only in ways I mentioned above but also personally. I am blessed to know the following, their influences have had and impact as they have all helped me on the path I am now enjoying with guidence and support. So thank you to Karl Broadie - for introducing me to Kate Rusby and having faith in me, Troy Kemp - helping me spread my "angel wings" to have the confidence to fly ~ I am forever greatful to you, Suzy Connolly - for encouraging me to just sing and be me, Nicki Gillis - for getting me up there and singing no matter how nervous I was... for the laughs and the chocolate! John Kater - for giving me a go and the laughs, love working with you, Jasper Summerville-Collie - my gorgeous friend, thanks for the website and the encouragement, Brooke McClymont - Just write, the best advise ever!! and Lawrie Minson - Uncle Loz, this man is responsible for getting me to Tamworth and giving me a go, thank you sooo much for your encouragement and support and the Laksa. I love you guys!!
Sounds Like: Herself...KarenAnne, Kazzy Waters
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

triple j

Hey Guys, Just letting you know that I'm on Tripple J Unearthed just click on the link in the "sounds like" section and rate me, if you feel I rate!!! just dont get Irate with me for askin...hehe...ho...
Posted by ~KarenAnne~ on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:58:00 PST

New Song.... YOU...

Well its finally happened... I've been completely swept of my feet... I soooo wasnt expecting this!!I've met someone that lights me up when he smiles and all that mushy stuff, someone who I can talk t...
Posted by ~KarenAnne~ on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:08:00 PST

THE STORM STORY

Hey all, I kinda come to you on a somber note tonight/this morning...Although he didnt join heaven's chorus, I lost a dear friend of 12 years this week... I'm not going to go into the finite details o...
Posted by ~KarenAnne~ on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:11:00 PST

WHEN SOME WYONG VENUES SAY "SUPPORT UP AND COMING TALENT" READ THE FINE PRINT

OK I DONT USUALLY GET ON MY HIGH HORSE BUT TONIGHT I THINK I HAVE EITHER RECIEVED A RUDE AWAKENING INTO THE INDUSTRY I HAVE CHOSEN OR I JUST MET A VENUES ENTERTAINMENT MANAGER ON THE DAY HIS DRYER SHR...
Posted by ~KarenAnne~ on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:14:00 PST

Australia's Biggest Convoy Helping The Aussie Helpers Drought Relief

WOW AM I PROUD TO BE APART OF THIS!!!!Unfortunately the largley devistating drought period we have been experiencing over the past few years is taking a huge toll on our farmers and not just financial...
Posted by ~KarenAnne~ on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:56:00 PST

Rise Up ~ Drew McAlister cowrite.....

Hehe... at it again.... Few crashes but, it was either the crashes or the P plater burn out dudes that live in my cul-de-sac or the 40a day lady next door coughing up a lung, so I went with the crashe...
Posted by ~KarenAnne~ on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 04:39:00 PST

New Demo ~ Her Own Eyes... UP and READY

Hey Guys, Just me again....I've demo'd, really roughly, another one of my tunes.... would love your feedback!!This one was inspired on my way home from work, driving past the St Vinnies shop at Wyon...
Posted by ~KarenAnne~ on Mon, 05 Feb 2007 06:30:00 PST

I HAVE A CO-WRITE IN THE TOP 30 ~ "GIDDY UP"

Hey everyone!! Just a quick note to ask a little favour.....A co-write of mine is in the top 30 (at number 23) on the Australian CMC music Charts..... I would love the support from a songwriters point...
Posted by ~KarenAnne~ on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 04:48:00 PST

FINALLY NAMED MY LIL GUITAR TUNE...

GOOD THINGS ALWAYS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT, THATS WHAT MY DAD ALWAYS.. SAYS... ALL BE IT SOMEWHAT TRUE... GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO ARE PATIENT, BUT KNOW WHEN TO GRAB THAT OPPORTUNITY!!.. THATS WH...
Posted by ~KarenAnne~ on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:16:00 PST

I've had a crack at recording my own demo....

At the start of the year I moved from Tamworth to the Central Coast I met this guy and we were chatting about the speckles that you see by the window in the morning and how I called it Angeldust... He...
Posted by ~KarenAnne~ on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:30:00 PST