KATHY GUEST ON LOCAL NEBRASKA TV SHOW
Kathy was a guest on the Fri., July 23, 2010 edition of "The Good Life", a local show broadcast in Kearney, Nebraska. Kathy was interviewed by host Peggy Malzacher and sang her song "Robin, Take Me with You".
A live music video for the song "Farinelli", featuring Kathy and The Sugar Bowls (Kami Graves and Lizanne Lachat) is available for viewing on YouTube
The video was directed, filmed and edited by Annie Lim.
QUEENS OF QUEENS REVIEWED IN LIC NOTES
The Second Annual Queens of Queens Festival, in which Kathy was a performer, was held over Memorial Day weekend 2010. The festival was reviewed by Gina Sigillito in an article entitled, "Where Queens Reign Supreme" in LICNotes.com. Complete with pictures!
"ROBIN, TAKE ME WITH YOU" ON YOUTUBE
Footage from a solo show at the Parkside Lounge, NYC on Sat., May 29, 2010.
1,000 VIEWS!
That's right, as of Feb. 5, 2010, Kathy's cover of Bob Dylan's song "I Was Young When I Left Home" numbers at 1,031 views on YouTube. Not bad! See for yourself here.
APPEARANCE ON REW N WHO, INTERNET TV
On Jan. 27, 2010, Kathy was a guest on the internet tv show Rew n Who, a weekly live-streaming show which is archived on YouTube. Here is segment two of Kathy's appearance on the show, in which she performs her song "Lost Boys".
CD BABY DONATES TO HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE RELEF
The awesome online music store CDBaby is donating $1 of THEIR proceeds for every sale/download of any of my three albums to Haitian earthquake relief. Valid between Monday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 8, 2010. Get music/donate to a traumatized area of the world here.
TOP RADIO CRYSTAL BLUE ARTISTS OF 2009
The online radio show Radio Crystal Blue has released its top 100 artists for 2009, with Kathy finishing a quite respectable #57. Thanks to Dan Herman, mastermind behind the show!.
NEW PICTURES THROUGHOUT WEBSITE
www.kathyzimmermusic.com is getting a haircut & some new duds! i.e., there are new images on all the main pages of the website, featuring clothes made by Annie Lim, who also took the pictures. Extra pics from the shoot are shown in a special gallery on Kathy's Facebook fan page, and still more outtakes are on myspace. Shakin it up!
ROB JONES ARTWORK
UK illustrator Rob Jones created some beautiful flier artwork for Kathy and blogged about it here.
KATHY, UNWITTING LIAISON
... connecting Robert Barry Francos with Zecca Esquibel, formerly of Get Wet, and mentioned in www.ffanzeen.blogspot.com on Oct. 19, '09 because of it.
on Second Saturday Magazine, WPKN
Kathy performed live in the studios of WPKN, 88.7 FM in Bridgeport, CT on Sat., Sept. 12, '09. To hear the archived recording of the show, hosted by Bob Johnson, please visit the link below.
WPKN archives
A music video for the song "Whatever Gets U Thru the Day", from Spare Key is available for viewing on YouTube and Vimeo
The video was directed, filmed and edited by Annie Lim, and features an entire herd of origami cranes.
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Monday, August 10, '09, these stations have added Spare Key to their playlists:
WFUV FM, 90.7 Bronx, NY
WWSP FM, 89.9 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
KDHX FM, 88.1 St. Louis, MO
KFOK FM, 95.1 Georgetown, CA
KCRW FM, 89.9 Santa Monica College
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Monday, July 27, '09, these stations have added Spare Key to their playlists:
WCHG FM, 107.1 Hot Springs, VA
WVLS FM, 89.7 Monterey, VA
WVMR AM, 1370 Dunmore, WV
KGLT FM, 91.9 Montana State University
GUEST APPEARANCE ON NYC PREP, BRAVO NETWORK
It's true, Kathy shows up in the first five minutes of Episode 5 of the Bravo Network's reality show NYC Prep. She's shown in a brief clip singing her song "Teapot". Hijinks ensued. The episode debuted on Tues., July 12, 2009, and was shot back on Dec. 17, 2008. Please refer to Kathy's blog entry from that time entitled, "a star is... born?" for the inside story.
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Monday, July 13, '09, these stations have added Spare Key to their playlists:
KGLP FM, 91.7 Gallup, NM
KMUN FM, 91.9 Astoria, OR
TWO SONGS SPECIALLY FEATURED
"In the Park with George" will be featured in Show 9 on www.freshunsigned.co.uk, a music-streaming internet radio site out of Swansea, UK. "My Friend to the End" has advanced to Q-Show 231, an on-air showcase of songs, on www.meermusic.com. Check out these great websites that support new music!
SPECIAL DESIGNS FOR KATHY
Kathy and the Sugar Bowls will be attired for the Tues., June 30 show at Fontana's, NYC in custom-made outfits from designer Annie Lim.
Annie Lim, Designer
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Monday, June 29, '09, this station has added Spare Key to its playlist:
WSYC FM, 88.7 Shippensburg University
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Monday, June 22, '09, these stations have added Spare Key to their playlists:
WEFT FM, 90.1 Champaign, IL
KBBI AM, 890 Homer, AK
A music video for the song "Summer", from Spare Key is available for viewing on YouTube and Vimeo
The video features stop animation by Rob Jones, was directed by Holly Moore and was filmed and edited by Michael Codispoti.
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Monday, June 15, '09, these stations have added Spare Key to their playlists:
KASU FM, 91.9 Arkansas State University
WMKY FM, 90.3 Morehead State University
Radio Crystal Blue Brooklyn, NY (<- this one has been a supporter for a long time--thanks Dan!)
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Monday, June 8, '09, these stations have added Spare Key to their playlists:
WHAY FM, 98.3 Whitley City, KY
KDNK FM, 88.1 Carbondale, CO
KBOO FM, 90.7 Portland, OR
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Monday, June 1, '09, these stations have added Spare Key to their playlists:
WFDU FM, 89.1 Teaneck, NJ
WOJB FM, 88.9 Hayward, WI
KCSS FM, 91.9 Turlock, CA
KBSU FM, 91.5 Boise, ID
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Monday, May 18, '09, these stations have added Spare Key to their playlists:
KAXE FM, 91.7 Grand Rapids, MN
KVNF FM, 90.9 Paonia, CO
KRNN FM, 102.7 Juneau, AK
KATHY ON LEGENDS RADIO
In one of the more interesting radio show scenarios Kathy has encountered thus far, on Wed., May 13 Kathy was interviewed by Legends Radio, a show that combines the topics of wrestling and music. The experience was more than enjoyable and the show can be heard at the link below (Kathy's portion begins an hour into the broadcast.)
Legends Radio, 5/13/09
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Monday, May 11, '09, these stations have added Spare Key to their playlists:
WRUW FM, 91.1 Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (KZ alma mater represent!)
KPFT FM, 90.1 Houston, TX
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Monday, May 4, '09, these stations have added Spare Key to their playlists:
WHUS FM, 91.7 University of Connecticut
WERU FM, 102.9 East Orland, Maine
KOPN FM, 89.5 Columbia, Missouri
KTEP FM, 88.5 University of Texas
KCIE FM, 90.5 Dulce, New Mexico
KMXT FM, 100.1 Kodiak Island, Alaska
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
Featured on the show "Darkside of the Highway" on Sunday, April 19, '09, 4:00-6:00 a.m. on WHUS 91.7 FM University of Connecticut Radio, Storrs, CT.
WHUS online
DYLAN COVER ON YOUTUBE
A recording of Kathy singing Bob Dylan's "I Was Young When I Left Home" from a solo show awhile back is now up on YouTube.com--check it out!
WPKN APPEARANCE TO BE REBROADCAST
An edit of Kathy's appearance on the Second Saturday show on 89.5 FM WPKN will be rebroadcast on Saturday, February 14, 2009. A preview of the edit is available on Kathy's facebook page!
CD INCLUDED IN SPECIAL EVENT
Copies of the CD dreamin' were given out in gift bags for the event "Starry Night, Astoria Bright", a holiday shopping bazaar held on Dec. 2, '08 in Kathy's current home of Astoria, NYC. Over 600 shoppers were in attendance at the event!
SPARE KEY OUTTAKE AVAILABLE
"Teapot", an outtake from Spare Key, is now available for free download on the music page here!
KATHY AND THE SUGAR BOWLS AUCTIONED OFF
On Nov. 12,'08, a house concert donated by Kathy Zimmer and the Sugar Bowls was auctioned off at the National Down Syndrome Society's 23rd Annual Gala in NYC. The concert was part of a package deal including catering from Tribeca Chef. The winning bid was $7,500!
NDSS online
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Oct. 16, '08, Spare Key has been receiving spins on WRHU 88.7 FM Hofstra University Radio, Hempstead, NY. WRHU online
NYC BUDDY WALK 2008 VIDEO ON FACEBOOK
Sia made a video of her footage of the 2008 NYC Buddy Walk, an awareness and fundraising event sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society. The video features J. D. Samson as DJ for the event! Check it out on Kathy's Facebook page (also read about the event on the Blog page here.)
Facebook, NDSS
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of Sept. 25, '08, Spare Key has been receiving spins on WRUR-FM 88.5 University of Rochester Radio, Rochester, NY.
WRUR online
Video footage of three songs recorded with The Sugar Bowls at the Aug. 16 session in Mt. Holly, NJ is now online!
See "Luv @ The Bargain Hut", "Laundry Chute"
and "Pop Song"
LIVE RADIO
If you missed Kathy's recent on-air appearances in real time, now you have a second chance! Kathy's Aug. 9 appearance on WPKN is now available for listening at www.secondsaturdaymagazine.org, and her Sept. 5 appearance on KBBN is available here (in all its uncut glory) on the music page. The KBBN appearance especially is recommended.
NEW TRACKS AVAILABLE!
Three tracks from the live acoustic trio recording session, Kathy Zimmer and the Sugar Bowls: Live from the Blue Light Sessions are now available for free download on the music page here. Also read the blog entry "Farinelli" regarding the recording!
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of August 25, '08, Spare Key has been receiving spins on WRPI-FM 91.5 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Radio, Troy, NY.
WRPI online
... to those who bought advance copies of the CD, Kathy Zimmer and the Sugar Bowls: Live at the Blue Light Sessions.
The Sat., Aug. 16 recording session went very well! As soon as the CDs are pressed and the limited-edition artwork is assembled, you'll receive your reserved copy sent straight to your porch, rural route or P. O. Box. Stay tuned for tracks and live footage to be posted on this website.
http://www.bluelightdigitalsound.com
by Paste Magazine
Worth mentioning because this exclusive New York City store carries Kathy's Spare Key. Stop in and get a copy today!
Paste article and Other Music
Apparently, it had to happen. As of August 3, '08, Kathy joined Facebook.com. Please add her as a fan and friend!
SPARE KEY ON THE RADIO
As of July 25, '08, songs from Spare Key have been made suggested listening on WNTI-FM 91.9 Public Radio from Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ.
WNTI online
As of July 17, '08, songs from Spare Key are on regular rotation on WECS-FM 90.1 Eastern Connecticut State Radio, Willimantic, CT.
WECS online
As of July 16, '08, songs from Spare Key are on regular rotation on WRSU-FM 88.7 Rutgers Radio, New Brunswick, NJ and WPKN 89.5 Bridgeport, CT.
WRSU online and WPKN online
RadioMike and Fevered Brain Radio
Radio Mike has presented quality radio broadcasts featuring new artists and new music for years. He's been a friend of Kathy's music and he needs your support to keep doing what he does. Check out what he does, and feel free to contribute:
www.feveredbrainradio.com
Check out her page, give Kathy some plays:
Clear Channel NEW
As of June 15, '08, order two or more copies of Spare Key and receive a 20% discount on your order.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/kathyzimmer3
http://amiestreet.com/_l/cdbabygift
Book Kathy Zimmer for a house concert in your home!
on May 30, '08 for the upcoming release from the band
For the Foxes
http://www.myspace.com/forthefoxes
Switzerland-based magazine features Kathy
Kathy's "list" is right alongside the lists by Interpol, Vashti Bunyan and A Fine Frenzy! click here to read full article
http://www.fingermag.com
Live version of "Pop Song" online
Dan Herman himself came to the Annex on April 15, '08 and recorded the entire Sunshine Banned show, then posted "Pop Song" on his website's feedplayer, at http://cblue.lunarpages.com/ Also a few of his tracks from that same show are posted on the Music page here.
New website where listeners vote on favorite tracks!
Feb. 11, '08--on www.nessmp3.com
a UK-based folk~Americana website
Jan. 5, '08, KZ and the Sunshine Banned
Live at the Bowery Poetry Club
"Arms Crossed" featuring Timothy Dark
Songs from Spare Key featured for the month of December 2007
"My Friend to the End", "Arms Crossed" and "Whatever Gets U Thru the Day" at www.harrisradio.com
Recorded live from the Spare Key release show:
featured on http://www.vloungerecords.com
AVAILABLE AT THE CD RELEASE SHOW!
KATHY ON YOUTUBE:
DAVE'S PLACE: Third Installment:
PICS from Rockwood Music Hall, NYC
May 27, 2007
See Pictures
AMERICAN IDOL UNDERGROUND
August 28, 2006
"Gospel Book" is at #16 on the Chart!
See the Chart
AMERICAN IDOL UNDERGROUND
August 15, 2006
"If I Could" is at # 25 on the Chart!
See the Chart
BIG TAKEOVER ARTICLE by Kristen Sollee
August 7, 2006--Kathy at Jay-Z's 40/40 Club
Read It Here!
RIVER CITY FOLK (national radio)
August 6-13, 2006
Kathy was a guest on this hour-long folk music radio show back in January and it's now being aired nationwide. The show features Kathy playing solo live in the studio, musical conversation with host Tom May and clips of music chosen by Kathy of some of her musical
Internet Broadcast Schedule
Show Main Site
Stations that carry River City Folk
A few air times:
WHPC 90.3 fm, Garden City, NY--Monday, 3:00 p.m.
WSKG 89.3 fm, Binghamton, NY--Saturday, 11:00 p.m.
KIOS 91.5 fm, Omaha, NE--Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
KZUM 89.3 fm, Lincoln, NE--Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.
WDCB 90.9 fm, Chicago, IL--Wednesday, 9:00 p.m.
WCHE 1520 am, West Chester, PA--Tuesday, 11:00 p.m.
May 12, 2006
Kathy signed on with Massive Music for some radio promotion near you. Got your ears on? You might hear Kathy over the airwaves...
www.massivemusicamerica.com
June 4, 2006
The band and Kathy go into the studio The Buddy Project (Sufjan Stevens) to begin recording a new full length release. Completion date? Keep your fingers crossed...
www.thebuddyproject.com
August 7-17, 2006
River City Folk radio program will be featuring a live performance and interview with Kathy on select radio stations nationwide. Please check your local listings.
January 11, 2006
Kathy was a featured guest on the nationally syndicated show "River City Folk" with host Tom May. Kathy played several of her songs live as well as talked about the track "Winter" from dreamin'
October 24, 2005
"dreamin' " was featured on WCUW, Worcester, Massachusetts, on their program "Face the Music"
April 19, 2005
"Gospel Book" was played on the weekly radio show of amazonradio.com
May 2005
"dreamin' " was featured in an article by Jonathan Berger in the May 2005 edition of Boog City -- click here to read full article
January 24, 2004
Featured on "Rootstime" radio show (Belgium/Holland), song "Today Is Not the Day" was played on January 24, 2004 on international
radio show.
Featured on Italian website, song "If I Could" is streamed on www.pianetacalabria.it
December 2003 - February 2004
Featured artist on Jeff Buckley's official website from December 2003 - February 2004, currently on Peyote Radio Theater link
January 23, 2004
Guest on WHPC, 90.3 FM Nassau College on Friday, January 23, 2004, as a featured guest on the show Positively Dylan hosted by Bob and Arlene Levinson. Sang a few Dylan covers and a few originals.
January 27
GUEST on WOR 710 AM on Tuesday, January 27 as a guest on the Joey Reynolds Show, sang "Nickel."
Feature on Anti-folk website Kathy's biography appears on a website dedicated to the antifolk scene. Visit Kathy on the Antifolk website
Songs broadcast on Radio Crystal Blue Check out the archives of Radio Crystal Blue, specifically the June 24th, July 8th, and September 23, 2003 shows. Visit: www.radiocrystalblue.com
August 22, 2003
Radio interview with KBBN, Nebraska Dave Birnie interviews Kathy on Friday, August 22, 2003, at 9:15 a.m. Visit: www.kbbn.com
September 26, 2003
Radio interview with WBAI's Bob Fass On Friday, September 26, 2003, Bob Fass interviewed Kathy, played several songs, and opened the airwaves to callers! www.wbai.org