Katie Bradley - Backing Vocals
Kent born singer Katie first made her mark on the Kent music scene when she was a ‘wee nip of a girl’ invited by her mentors to whip up a storm on stage with local bands such as the Chillbillies, (formerly The Charing Hillbillies) and weekly performances with sister Caroline Hampshire, at the infamous Penny Theatre, Canterbury. During this time she developed her skills on blues harp and established her own singing style drawing on the many sources available to her.
Katie has a warm and open stage manner and these same characteristics shine through in her musicianship. Her voice blends delicacy with surprising power and is equally alluring whether enriched by instrumental backing or unaccompanied. With an imaginative approach to instrumental arrangements she gives a contemporary edge to antique songs.
As well as performing with her bands and duo's, Katie has worked with performers in Europe and America. Katie has featured on albums by Jack Pound, Luke Smith and recorded many sessions in the Uk and abroad. Katie has also been included on the 2001 ‘Blues in Britain CD’ featuring the UK’s top blues performers/vocalists including Wes Weston and Emily Druce. Katie’s debut CD ‘Night sky’ was released in 2003 at The Gulbenkian Theatre. Katie’s is currently working on new material for a new album to be released in 2007