Two-time Grammy-nominated Kim is a storyteller; a weaver of emotions and a tugger of heartstrings. Tender, poetic and aching with life's truths, Kim's songs transport you to her world, where words paint pictures and melodies touch the soul. And then there's her voice. Pure, arresting and honest, her voice makes you take notice; Kim has the kind of voice where if emotions were ribbons, they'd be streaming in rainbow colours from your iPod. Her voice gives you goose bumps.
The 15-year musical journey that has led Kim to her latest album, "Wreck Your Wheels" has been a dream run. Aside from her two Grammy nods, she has released five critically acclaimed albums; been listed in the Top 10 Albums of 1999 in US Time Magazine for her album "Glimmer", and been given 4 stars in Rolling Stone and named Alt-Country Album Of The Year in People Magazine for her album "Rise". She has written two Number 1s and four Top 10 hits in the USA and singles in the Top 50. She has had her songs recorded by the likes of Trisha Yearwood and James Morrisson among others; sung on albums by Ryan Adams, Shawn Colvin and Mary Chapin Carpenter and even appeared on a William Shatner record produced by Ben Folds. Plus she's had her music featured in films and TV and has toured all over the world. Not bad for a girl from Ohio who was a teacher before realising she wanted to be a musician.
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Kim's sixth album, "Wreck Your Wheels" is a return to her more Americana roots. Heading back to Nashville to record with her touring band, this album was all about getting an organic, real sound: no auto-tune, no studio tricks - just five musicians in a room, playing together. "The core band on this record went out on the road with me for my last record, "Chinese Boxes", and they are friends," says Kim. "We had a great time making the record - we recorded all in the same room at the same time, which was very cozy. It's a small studio. We used the front seat of the producer's Honda pulled up next to the door as an isolation booth for the electric guitar amp."
Listen Live is proud and excited to be able to present Kim Richey in our humble little series. She will be performing in a trio format. More about Kim: www.KimRichey.com
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Award-winning regional singer/songwriter Loretta Hagen opens. Known for her rich alto voice and heart tugging songs, Loretta is a singer songwriter whose musical career spans over two decades. Weaving folk, country, rock and blues, she writes songs that possess strong, catchy melodies and passionate, poignant lyrics. The NJ based performer has an uncanny ability to make an audience feel right at home, leaving them smiling, laughing, crying, and singing along, as she reflects about love, loss, courage, hope and perseverance. More about Loretta: www.LorettaHagen.com
Listen Live Music is a smoke and alcohol-free listening room, with events held at the Upper Milford Municipal Center. Dollar refreshments will be available. Tickets are general admission and are available in advance at www.ListenLiveMusic.org, at The Valley Grind Cafe, or at any LLM event. We will also have tickets at the door. Doors open at 7:30 and the music starts at 8:00.
Don't miss your chance to see this Grammy-nominated, hit Americana/Country singer as she hits our little corner of the Lehigh Valley!