Lip Service

After I was (rather awesomely) included on the Lip Service soundtrack (track 19, bebe!), my popularity on Twitter under my music account (http://www.twitter.com/katmckenzie_uk) skyrocketed from 88 followers to the 340+ it is today. It has been a bit nutty, but incredibly fun and exciting. I have a lesbian following!

Shortly before the show’s run was due to end, they announced that they would be holding a finale event in Glasgow, with a Q&A and meet-and-greet with the creator and actors, and then a big party that night with “musicians from the show”. I immediately messaged Harriet Braun on Twitter (show creator) about whether I could play, and she referred me to the media company hosting the gig, Wire Media.

Some tweets and emails later, I am now playing the first 25 minutes of the musical portion of the evening, and can’t can’t wait. I am planning on writing something new, but otherwise it’ll just be my usual flair, with Break Your Heart as a feature, after its popularity in the show.

At the bottom of this post is the poster for the gig (click for larger size), which I am not pushing in many places, mainly because you’d have to be a fan of the show to really appreciate it, and it’s kinda expensive at £56.

I’m not sure if anyone from the beeb will be there, but the fact that the cast and creator will be is pretty awesome, in my eyes.

I’m also mentioned in the press release which talks about me being “aptly-named”, as one of the characters in the show is (was!) Cat Mackenzie. I did bring that up at the time when I was asked to have my music included, and I do think it’s an excellent coincidence.

So me and my broken voice are rehearsing and writing, and I can’t wait to share some pictures from the event with you all.

…xxx

Shine On

Thanks to everyone who came along last night.

 

Out of the Bedroom - Featured Artist

I hope everyone had a fantastic break over the holidays - 2012 is going to be an exciting year, we hope!

My next gig scheduled is the 11th February, as the featured artist at Out of the Bedroom, Edinburgh's longest-running Open Mic night..

Best place to get details is Facebook or my Reverbnation page.  Please RSVP and come along! The venue is great, there will be some talented musos on the open slots (8 available, so come at 7:30pm to sign up if you want to play!) - it should be a fun night.

Other than this, I am focusing on writing and some recording for January.

I also have a few tracks appearing in a BBC Three show, which I will announce soon - exciting!

xxx

Kat

House gig: December 2nd

Come along!

Edinburgh Unplugged

I am the opening Act from 8pm - come along!

The Listening Room

Well after a few months off in the snow, and 3 fantastic weeks at home in New Zealand, I returned to Edinburgh and we quickly made plans for our move to our new home, which has a perfect space to set up my new studio. I'm really excited to get that underway and the recording space set up, so that I can get back to work and get some new tracks up ASAP. I should have tracks up in March, and here is also the next gig!

Sunday March 13th - Featured act at the Listening Room (Blue Blazer)

2 Spittal Street, Edinburgh

Open mic from 8pm - come along and play some tunes!

I will be on at approximately 9:15. Look forward to seeing you there.

xxx

Kat

Two gigs next week!

Exciting plans for next week!

First I play at The Lot Acoustic Showcase on Wednesday 27th October.

It's from 7pm at The Lot, Grassmarket, Edinburgh. Should be a great evening.

Then...

I'm extremely excited to be involved in a Leonard Cohen tribute evening at the Captain's Bar on Saturday 30th October.

I hope to see some of you at either/both!

Electric Circus gig tomorrow night!

Gig tomorrow night -

7pm doors

Electric Circus on Market Street

Awesome night out!

Dress theatrically!

Secret CDs at Phoenix Cellar Bar

Hopefully some of you Edinburgers (and visitors) can make it!

Fanbase update

My lovelies!

So after a little bit of Facebook advertising, my fanpage has a new shiny total of 294 fans. 851 listeners have been streaming my tunes on Last.fm and 150 folks have been on my new ReverbNation page, playing my tunes 70 times. I'm #16 on the ReverbNation pop charts for Edinburgh, and the gig bookings are coming in, being arranged, and looking very fun.

If you'd love to see me play in a town near you, speak up! If you'd love me to cover a favourite track, let me know.

And don't forget the site (I'm trying to make it more interesting soon!) at http://www.katmckenzie.com and I'm on Twitter, too!

I also hope you enjoyed the video I posted recently, where I play a little bit of what I'm working on... watch it here.

As always, thanks for listening, keep following, and I promise to deliver.

xx

Kat

Acoustic Edinburgh

Most of you who follow Facebook/Twitter, etc, will be aware, but tomorrow night I am playing a short set at Acoustic Edinburgh.

Acoustic Edinburgh (at the Medina bar at 45-47 Lothian Street) is a monthly evening of great music from local artists.

Doors open at 7:30 for an 8pm start, and it should be a great night.

Hope to see some of you there!