Kate Voegele
Kate Voegele is a excellent talented singer songwriter too.
She will go far with her music and some one who is real.
So here is our interview with Kate Voegele
http://www.katevoegele.com/
Plus a big thank you and shout out to Michael Farley for all his help
Interview With Kate Voegele By Chris
1. Why did you decide to become a singer/songwriter?
1.I kind of decided to become a singer songwriter by accident. I guess I never really thought, I’m gonna try and be famous someday..? I just picked up the guitar because it seemed like a fun thing to learn how to do and started writing songs just for fun. Soon enough, I had stuff recorded and people wanted to hear more, so I started thinking this was something I’d want to do for a career.
2. Who were your idols growing up?
2.My musical idols growing up were mainly artists my mom and dad listened to. I really liked James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and Carole King. Their music is all so timeless and I think it’s really impacted the way I write my music.
3. What it like playing live?
3.Playing live is awesome. There’s this energy onstage that you just don?t find anywhere else. I love playing live because it?s so spontaneous and fun,communicating a message to the audience through music is such a blast.
4. Has the internet helped with your music?
4.The internet has definitely helped me with my career. People can download music on the internet and get information about shows, so it makes it so much easier to get your name out there. Stuff like MySpace has helped so much too- it?s just tons of kids my age talking to each other and checking out new music,so the internet has definitely played a huge role in furthering my career.
5. Have you had much responce from the music on your website and your music in general?
5.I’ve definitely had a lot of great positive response the music. I?m always getting emails from people asking to buy CD’s or get the song lyrics, and people are always asking when I’m playing next. It’s so cool to see so many people supporting your music when you’ve only been putting it out there for such a short amount of time.
6. Have you had much responce from labels?
6.I’ve had a lot of response from labels, I showcased for probably about 9 labels this year in New York and L.A. and it’s been a great experience. I think the industry is going through a tough time right now and getting signed is definitely not the easiest thing in the world. But I’ve gotten awesome feedback from the people I’ve been in front of and I plan to continue to get new music to labels in the coming year.
7. If you could work with any one who would it be?
7.If I could work with any one person to write a song with, I think I’d have to say I’d choose to write with Patty Griffin. She was probably my biggest inspiration and her songwriting is incredible- she speaks the listener and manages to combine really poetic lyrics with very strong melodies.
8. What’s it’s like writing your own music?
8.Writing my own music is really cool for me. It’s a great outlet and it allows me to get all my thoughts down without having to pour my guts out venting to somebody. It’s a really fun way for me to organize and sort out the way I’m feeling.
9. Where would you most like to play?
9.I would probably most like to play a huge concert in Central park. I think that would be really sweet because New York City is one of my absolute favorite places and Central Park would be such a cool place to play a concert.
10. What are your thoughts on realty tv talent shows eg american idol?
10.I think shows like American Idol are great for people who love to sing but don’t necessarily think that writing and playing their own music is their thing. I think for me, writing and playing my music is the best part of what I do ‘ so American Idol probably wouldn’t be right for me. But the show is great- I’m definitely addicted to it.
11. What would your dream line up be?
11.A dream gig line up would probably have to consist of Patty Griffin, Ryan Adams, and James Taylor. If I was opening a show with those three on the bill, that would be just ridiculous.
12. Who has helped you out the most?
12.My dad has definitely helped me out the most with this whole thing. He taught me to play and write and we still put down all my new songs together. Before I had management, he was getting in contact with everybody, distributing the music and booking gigs for me ‘ so he’s definitely been the biggest help in this whole thing.
13. If you could be on The Simpsons or Spongebob Squarepants where would you be?
13.If i could be on the Simpsons or Spongebob, I think I’d have to choose the Simpsons just because they’re sweet. No hard feelings, Sponge Bob.
14. What is on your stereo at the moment?
14.Right now I’m really into the new Rachael yamagata CD, the Ray laMontagne CD, and Ryan Adams and the Cardinals’ new CD.
15. What are some of your favourite musicial artists/bands?
15.Not even sure where to begin with this one haha’I love all kinds of music, everything from alternative to folk/country. I think some of my favorite bands would have to include Ben Folds, Phantom Planet, Ryan Adams, The Killers, the beatles, Guster, The Redwalls, Dave Matthews Band, OAR, Howie Day, John Mayer, Ray LaMontagne, Keane, Jeff Buckley, Matt Nathanson, Counting Crows, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Jamie Cullum, The Allman Brothers, Wheat, Snow Patrol, The Velvet Underground, The Coral, Postal Service, Eric Clapton, Coldplay, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Dispatch, Teitur, Matt Wertz, Five for Fighting, Simon and Garfunkel, Rachael Yamagata, Elliot Smith, Patty Griffin, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Radiohead, Endochine, the list goes on….
16. What movies you have seen lately you have really enjoyed?
16.I haven’t seen a lot of movies lately, but the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants was a great one and Star Wars III wasn’t bad either
17. What are your favourite movies?
17.Some of my all time favorites have to be That Thing You Do, Office Space, the Notebook, Garden State, and Napoleon Dynamite.
18. Realty TV? Good Or Bad?
18.Reality TV can be entertaining, but these days it’s a little overdone.
19. What next for Kate Voegele
19.Next steps for me include college at Miami University in Ohio, but also full pursuit of a career in music. I’m writing a lot in New York City and Nashville and plan to play out a ton this next year in Oxford and in Indianapolis, Chicago, and other nearby cities. I’m going to college to see how I like it, but if I get too busy with music, I’ll definitely be putting college on hold.
Thanks to Kate Voegele for doing the interview. She rocks and so does her music
