Katie sings the Blues

Katie Bradley Katie was born into a heritage of enriched musical roots, her parents were of the 1960’s scene in London. Katie’s parents are accomplished Musicians playing Legendary London Folk and Blues Clubs and who experienced the British Blues explosion as it happened. Katie grew up with music all around her from Blues and Soul to Celtic Folk which are all part of her musical make-up. Katie picked up the Blues harp at age 12 after listening to greats such as Little Walter and James Cotton and has never looked back Katie is a vocalist with a tremendous range from haunting and soulful to huge belting Blues winning her instant acclaim wherever she performs. Katie travelled to Europe and America in her teens honing her craft playing prestigious residencies, her love for Mississippi Delta to Chicago City Blues earned her guest appearances at Jazz and Blues Clubs wherever she ‘lay her harp case’. One of her earliest encounters with the Blues was playing impromptu duet with the late Luther Allison on his visit to London. Later in 2013 this encounter would be complimented (by chance) playing with his son Bernard Allison whilst Katie was appearing at a Blues Festival in Tenby , Wales UK Katie is a prolific songwriter in 2013 Katie recorded her song ’I hear the river’ with Arranger and Guitarist Dudley Ross on a debut Blues album titled ‘She’s Ready’ a heartfelt thankyou to Muddy waters. ‘I hear the river’ was nominated in the British Blues Awards 2013 and came runner up in a public vote. The track had it’s debut play on Paul Jones BBC Radio 2 Blues Show and the following week it entered the i-tunes Blues chart at no.7 shoulder to shoulder with Seasick Steve and Blues master Son House. Katie is an independent artist who’s full potential is yet to be tapped by a major label. Katie has achieved many milestones already and keeps in constant demand, playing festivals in Europe and worldwide; opening for acts as varied as Georgie Fame, Geno Washington and Suzanne Vega. Professionally and musically Katie is regarded as the ‘Real Deal, a real Blues woman ’. Katie is well on her way to conquering all the Blues fans in Europe and the US with her soulful, powerful and emotive voice and a Blues harp style that captures the imagination of Music lovers outside of the Blues world too. Katie has an amazing line-up of top drawer players from the UK scene. In Autumn 2014 Katie Bradley will be touring the UK with Fabulous Thunderbirds Guitarist Kirk Fletcher (USA) Katie and Kirk will be joined by an all star line-up including Dudley Ross (Guitar), Vic Martin (Bass) Roger Inniss (Bass) and Wez Johnson (Drums) CV’s from this band cover world class artists from Chaka Khan to Gary Moore Katie’s debut Blues Album “She’s Ready” 2012 “Katie Bradley’s arrival on the music scene introduces us to a very fine singer and songwriter. Her gorgeous, original song, ‘I Hear the River’, is one of the songs of the year for me, I get goose bumps every time I play it! It comes from her debut CD which features an excellent mix of original material and very good covers and is receiving a great deal of well-deserved praise and plenty of airplay. Katie is definitely an artist whose star should be in the ascendancy and I look forward to a great and successful future for her.” - Ashwyn Smyth - www.digitalblues.co.uk Praise for “She’s Ready” “Beautiful love song Katie. I am loving it. Tears running down the streets" Mud Morganfield (Muddy Waters eldest son) Katie’s style: Katie’s range is from explosive upbeat vocals to finely tuned down-home Blues. Every number is produced with respect to the lyric and the soul of the song. Katie takes you with her, her powerful yet delicate voice could never sing a song she has not interpreted fully as herself. "Katie has a wonderful voice and very appealing stage manner, which generates a warm atmosphere in any venue". - Brendan Power http://www.brendan-power.com/ “Katie's powerful vocal crosses the tracks from sweet gospel to down-home blues without ever sacrificing quality or emotional resonance. Katie and her band are perfect for any Saturday night or Sunday morning." - Tom Attah Katie Bradley (vocal and blues harp) Katie's evocative voice and effortless dynamic will prove her to be one of the most exciting singers of her generation, adding to her growing reputation as a a blues-fuelled singer of exceptional talent and authenticity. Katie's has been described most recently as follows: "Katie's roots lie deep in the essence of the Blues, a huge rich voice that gives praise to the legacy of Big mama Thornton and huge respect to Etta James, lookout! for Katie 2012!" - Broadstairs Blue Bash '12 "Katie B has the voice of Big Mama Thornton and the heart of Memphis" - Joseph Woby, The Sunday Times Katie Bradley is widely recognised as one of the finest blues singers in Kent who can blend of set with Big fat shuffles to emotionally deep highs with her soaring voice and blues harp. Katie has guested with many names on the British Blues Circuit and have their respect as a performer and vocalist. These include Ian Siegal, Chris Cocharan, Tom Attah, King David (Big Joe Louis) and was lucky enough to have shared the stage with the late and great Luther Allison. In the spring of this year Katie recorded a live blues album with some of the best blues players in the country including Paul Jobson (Chaka Khan), Sam Kelly (Station House), Joe Sam (Gary Moore) and virtuoso guitarist Dudley Ross. Katie's musical talents go beyond singing. She is accomplished songwriter and is constantly writing new material with Dudley Ross. Katie has recorded with many artists called upon for her big soulful harmonies and vocals. Credits Include: Andy Lester's "Blue Train" and Ben Mills "Freedom" (both received great reviews, available on i-tunes) "Katie Bradley has become a must see artist on the British Blues scene" BLUES MATTERS MAGAZINE INTERVIEW 2014