Nashville, Tennessee
Singer-Songwriter, Band, Songwriter

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"Reading William Faulkner, listening to Bobby Dylan"

BIOGRAPHY

Part Southern Gothic, part Northern hymn, Kate Tucker’s music is a thorough exploration of the traditions that have shaped the Ohio-born, Seattle-based artist since she performed her first song, at the age of nine, a cappella for an Easter Sunday congregation. Born into a family of truckers, her work is influenced by the American road with themes of departure, distance, love lost and reborn. Tucker's songs move from molasses-heavy rock to elegant, haunting ballads borne on the wings of her fragile, but insistent voice.

After studying literature in college, Tucker spent a year busking in the streets of Paris before moving to Seattle. There she recorded her first solo EP, "Eros Turannos," with Ryan Hadlock (Blonde Redhead, Regina Spektor) and subsequently formed Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden. Their self-titled debut was widely acclaimed, topping the blog charts, and landing spots on Starbucks compilations and television shows. The songs drew influence from hot Midwest nights and cold Northwest dawns, and Kate was frequently compared Neko Case, Chan Marshall and Cowboy Junkies front woman Margo Timmins.

Breaking with the band in 2009, Tucker began work on a new collection of songs that would become "White Horses." Produced by Blake Wescott (Pedro The Lion, Damien Jurado) "White Horses" features an all-star cast of Seattle musicians, including Casey Foubert on drums and guitars (Sufjan Stevens, Rocky Votolato).

Kate now splits her time between Seattle, New York, Nashville, and her hometown of Akron Ohio. This past year she began work on a feature film with director Dustin Morrow. Her contributions include songs for the film as well a main acting role, which will mark her movie debut. Subscribe to Kate’s personal email updates at katetucker.fanbridge.com and follow her at twitter.com/katetuckermusic for the latest updates.
Breaking with the band in 2009, Tucker began work on a new collection of songs that would become "White Horses." Produced by Blake Wescott (Pedro The Lion, Damien Jurado) "White Horses" features an all-star cast of Seattle musicians, including Casey Foubert on drums and guitars (Sufjan Stevens, Rocky Votolato).

Kate now splits her time between New York, Seattle, and her hometown of Akron Ohio. She is currently working on the soundtrack for a forthcoming feature film by Dustin Morrow.

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Alternative Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative Country

PUBLISHING COMPANY

Red Valise, I own my own publishing

Contact

Management: Antony Bland, antony@candyshopmanagement.com
Publishing: Red Valise, redvaliserecords@gmail.com
Label: Red Valise, redvaliserecords@gmail.com
Music Supervisor: Bridget O'Gara, bridget@thecellarmusic.com
Booking: Red Valise, katetuckermusic@gmail.com
Administrative: Antony Bland

P.R.O.

ASCAP

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar / electric guitar / harmonica / piano

INFLUENCES

Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Cat Power, Neko Case, Judee Sill, Karen Dalton, Patti Smith, Mark Kozelek, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Jeff Tweedy, Lou Reed, Fleetwood Mac, Jackson Browne, George Harrison, Rolling Stones, Black Angels, Black Keys, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Mazzy Star, Low, My Bloody Valentine, Heart

DAY JOB

bartender

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

For a living

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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SONG PLACEMENTS

Where Are You- United States of Tara- Showtime
Everything Went Down- Make It Or Break It - ABC Family
Everything Went Down- One Tree Hill - CW

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Lilith Fair Emerging Artist 2010 Writer of the Week - American Songwriter April 2010 "One of 10 Bands to Watch in 2008" (Sound Magazine)
SXSW Showcase 2008-2009
Bumbershoot Showcase 2008
CMJ Spotlight Artist 2008-2010
CMJ Showcase 2008 -2010
Performing Songwriter DIY Pick May 2008
Paste Video Feature "Say Love" April 08
Paste Video Feature "Everything Went Down" June 08
Ourstage Grand Prize Video "Say Love" May 2008
"Faster than Cars Drive" on Starbucks "Have You Heard" Summer 08 Comp

OTHER SONG OR ALBUM CREDITS

"Faster than Cars Drive"- Have You Heard
(Starbucks Entertainment 2008)
"I'm On Fire" - Sweetheart
(Starbucks Entertainment 2008)
"Roman Candles"- Ball of Wax Compilation (Denimclature 2008)

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