Katey Laurel is a singer/songwriter from Denver, Colorado.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
I grew up with music and had moments when I flirted with the thought of being a singer or artist...but my defining moment was hearing Over The Rhine live at the Taft Theater in Cincinnati in 2003. At that moment, I knew there was no greater dream than to write and perform my own music. So I did.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
When I'm not creating music, I listen to a wide variety of sounds, but my favorites are usually folk pop, alternative and pop country artists including Death Cab for Cutie, Meese, Katie Herzig, Over The Rhine, Griffin House, Ben Folds Five, Shania Twain and Keith Urban. I recently discovered and fell in love with Vienna Teng, The Paper Raincoat and Lady Antebellum.
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
My greatest moment was opening for Matt Morris at the Walnut Room...what an engaging crowd!
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
I believe music can bring peace, violence and everything in between. It has a huge emotional impact on those who listen to it (that is, if they truly listen) since it's an expression of the human heart. I hope to bring a moment of truth to my corner of the world through my music, whether beautiful or occasionally painful.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
Technology obviously opens the door and levels the playing field for musicians of all genres and experience levels. I think it's a great opportunity for all...and will be the eventual demise of corporate record labels as we know them. I never would have been able to record without the aid of home studio equipment and the affordability that brings.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
I would be a pair of red cowboy boots, unique and dressed up enough to say "Hey, here I am!" but rustic enough to kick around in the dirt and have a little fun.
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