This week’s guest, on the ETS Music Show, will be Katie Costello. This Hermosa Beach native currently lives in Brooklyn, but she was recently in town performing in her backyard. I had the great pleasure to spend a few moments with this talented singer/songwriter.
What I love most about Indie music is the availability of the artists. As I walked into the venue, Katie was sitting there with Greg Holden. She was nice enough to say Hi and tell me a little bit about herself! As I walked away, I was began to anticipate her set. When a singer makes a connection with a fan, the fan immediately becomes more invested in the artist.
The venue was small and intimate, I don’t believe it held more than 100 people. Recent guest, Lucy Schwartz, opened the show. Playing piano and giving a great performance. She played a new song that will be featured in the upcoming Shrek 4 movie, which sounded great! UK singer/songwriter Greg Holden was up next. I had never heard his music and I was pleasantly surprised by his vocals and lyrics. Holden gave the audience a glimpse into his songs and the meaning behind them. His songs became very powerful after learning why he wrote them. I have a sneaky suspicion you’ll hear him soon on our show!
The real treat came as Katie took to the stage. The crowd was filled with many friends and family and it was a real treat to see so many people supporting this talented singer. Katie was in town putting the finishing touches on her upcoming album, which will hit the mean streetz of Hermosa Beach by this summer. Katie played some old favorites and some new tracks. She played a new track “People: A Theory” and if this is any glimpse of what to expect from her new album, then we’re in for a real treat! Her set was very passionate and intimate. At times, it almost felt as if she were singing directly at me. I know she wasn’t, but that’s what you get in an intimate performance such as this one. I was engaged by her songs and her charm as she performed. She shared the stage with some of her friends which made the night very enjoyable.
Katie is a musician who is not afraid to test the boundaries of music. She has a style much like Nellie McKay meets Meiko. Her soft voice is pleasing to the ear, while she is definitely a feast for the eyes! As I left the venue, I left with great anticipation to hear her upcoming album. No doubt about it, Katie’s album will be one of the most anticipated albums of 2010. Katie was kind enough to sign a handful of CDs for us, so tune in this Thursday to find out how to get your hands on one of these CDs.
You do some amazing work. Wishing you much continued success and hope to see you out at an event in the near future.