11/4 And we're back. Thanks for all your well wishes. My spine surgery #2 was a success and although I'm still healing, we're starting to gig again TOMORROW. Yep, Rolly and I will be at Skosh Monahan's tomorrow, as well as Zito's in Tustin (nearly) every Friday beginning 11/13. Plus, I've got a few solo shows just booked at The Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel. Check out the tour page for all the gig info!
9/1
Wow, this summer is rapidly squeezing the handbrakes on it's beach cruiser and skidding sideways to a stop. Thanks to all of you who've made it out to a gig. Rolly and I are having a great time rocking out and playing new tunes. We've still got a bunch o' shows in September. If you can make it out to one, that'd be great, cause I'll be out of commission for awhile after September 24th. I'm having another back surgery. Not to worry, this one isn't nearly as big as the one last year. Hopefully, we'll only be off for about a month and a half. When we return, in addition to the duo, we hope to have a new tribute band project up and running! (It rhymes with Meetwood Flack. More on that later.)
kerry
7/1
It's that time of year again. The Sawdust Festival. The scent of night-blooming jasmine and Coppertone filling the air. Beach traffic. Sun burns. Parking nightmares. Better come out to a gig (or twelve) and escape.
And we're now new and improved! I'm supremely happy to have a great schedule with a bunch of fun gigs with Rolly DeVore joining me on percussion and bass. Yes, we're turning things up a notch and rocking out with a fresh new batch of fun cover tunes. Plus some Kerry originals.... And songs you've heard her play before... perhaps a lot. So be prepared for some surprises!
We're playing at the Ritz Carlton nearly every Saturday in July and August, Zito's in Tustin every Friday, plus a slew of dates at Skosh Monahan's, the Sawdust Festival, Foothill Ranch, and other spots! 2/19
Exactly one year ago, I was having spinal neurosurgery at Cedars Sinai Hospital. It's been a very interesting year since then. I have a lot more appreciation for the little things in life that are so easy to take for granted. But here I am, 365 days later and life is grand!
I have some wonderful shows coming up and evn have some new video and photos to share with you. Check the "Tour" page for up to date gigs. Don't miss the Living Traditions 10th Anniversary Concert Saturday 2/21/08 with Tracy Grammer.
1/7 Hope this brand spankin' New Year is off to a happy start. I have some very cool stuff to tell you about.
1) The Leon Russell Concert 2) NAMM 3) Beth Woods Songwriter Showcase 4) The Found Theatre's new show 5) Tracy Grammer/Living Traditions & KOCE 6) Current Schedule
1) LEON RUSSELL To those of you who made it to the concert, a BIG THANK YOU! And to those who didn't, you missed an amazing show. (sorry to rub it in.) And as an added bonus, thanks to my new friends "The Ravers" who rocked the joint, I will finally have some new pics and video to post! Leon and his band were incredible, soooo tight, and the whole room levitated with their energy. Really! It was such an amazing performance.
2) NAMM Yes kitty cats, it's that time again. Nammzilla is next week. This year I have handed my Marriott stage duties over to my very good friend, exceptional singer/songwriter, and all around great person Tim Moyer. I'll still be there to help in whatever way I can (checking in bands, trying to help things run smoothly, accepting offers of dinner and drinks) but Tim will be THE ONE IN COMMAND! YAY! I'll be sitting in with Tim on Wednesday night at 11pm, so if you're going to be there, please try and catch that set and say hello.
In the meantime, here's the current schedule. Wed 14 Marriott Lobby 7:00 PM Rodney Branigan 8:00 PM Seth Horan 9:00 PM Thomas Leeb 10:00 PM Debra Davis and her band of gold 11:00 PM Tim Moyer & Special Guests
Thu 15 Marriott Starbucks 12:00 PM Tim Moyer 1:00 PM Jaron Eldon 2:00 PM Cory Joseph 3:00 PM Ed Sheets
Marriott Lobby 5:00 PM John Hoskinson 6:00 PM Isaiah Olsen 7:00 PM Michelle Mangione 8:00 PM Tim Moyer Band 9:00 PM AJ DeGrasse 10:00 PM Waiting For Decay 11:00 PM Starving for Gravity 12:00 AM Happy Problem
Fri 16 Marriott Starbucks 12:00 PM Tim Moyer 1:00 PM Wilfax 2:00 PM Thomas Leeb 3:00 PM Charlie Vaughn
Marriott Lobby 5:00 PM Matthew Von Doran 6:00 PM Caleb Quaye & the Faculty 7:00 PM Cindy Alexander 8:00 PM TBA (Surfaris?) 9:00 PM Seth Horan 10:00 PM Chris Klein & The Bullivards 11:00 PM Aunt Kizzy's Boys 12:00 AM The Uglistick
Sat 17 Marriott Starbucks 12:00 PM Tim Moyer 1:00 PM Matthew Von Doran 2:00 PM Thomas Leeb 3:00 PM Mary Coppin
Marriott Lobby 5:00 PM Evan Stone & Translucent Ham Sandwich Band 6:00 PM Julia Jorden 7:00 PM Lynda Kay Parker 8:00 PM Otis Taylor 11:00 PM School of Rock 12:00 AM Dread Zeppelin
3) THE BETH WOODS MARINE ROOM SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Beth Wood has been hosting the coolest songwriter showcase at the Marine Room in Laguna Beach for some time now. I'm very much looking forward to performing some new songs at it next week, Tuesday the 13th, along with the amazing and talented Joel Rafael, Steve Noonan, and Beth Wood. At the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Ave. Laguna Beach, from 8-11
4) THE FOUND THEATRE'S NEW SHOW As some of you probably know, I sometimes perform with the wonderfully alternative theatre troupe at the Found Theatre in Long Beach. This new production is HILARIOUS. And I don't use those caps lightly. Imagine Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In. Now put it in the present day with liberal doses of timely political parody and wacky pokes at current events. Add free snacks and booze (yep, the patrons will even get some too if the actors don't drink it all), and you'll have...... LAUGH-OUT Fridays & Saturdays: February 6 thru March 7th, 2009, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $12 The next best thing to being in DC for the inauguration and the end of an error.
5) TRACY GRAMMER/LIVING TRADITIONS CONCERT 2/21 & KOCE 2/11 I'm so pleased to have been invited to be the support act to help celebrate Living Traditions 10 Anniversary with a concert featuring Tracy Grammer. On February 20, 1999 Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer, along with local band Tintangle, played the first-ever concert at the Downtown Community Center for the Living Tradition! Now Tracy Grammer returns, to sing some of the late Dave's masterpieces plus other songs she has made her own. Come help us celebrate! NEWSFLASH - I'll be appearing on KOCE-TV/Real Orange "Arts & Culture OC" segment on February 11th to promote the concert! ================================= As always, thanks for all your kind support. I couldn't do it without you! CD's available at shows, CDBaby.com, Amazon.com, and iTunes. 10/26 I'll be opening for LEON RUSSELL at the Coach House on December 11th! Discount tickets are available ONLY THROUGH KERRY. Email her at: info (at) kerry-getz (dot) com no later than 11am 12/11 with your contact information and number of tickets you'd like. Priority seating is available with dinner reservations, 949-496-8930. Doors open at 6pm. This is going to be a wonderful show!
The ultimate rock & roll session man, Leon Russell's long and storied career includes collaborations with a virtual who's who of music icons spanning from Jerry Lee Lewis to Phil Spector to the Rolling Stones. His solo hits include: Lady Blue, Tight Rope, A Song for You, This Masquerade, Roll In My Sweet Baby´s Arms, Superstar, and many others. As a member of the Wrecking Crew, along with Hal Blaine, Tommy Tedesco, Carol Kaye, Don Randi, and others, Russell played on many of the finest pop singles of the 1960s including the Phil Spector sessions, also arranging classics like Ike & Tina Turner's monumental "River Deep, Mountain High"; other hits bearing his input include the Byrds' "Mr. Tambourine Man," Gary Lewis & the Playboys' "This Diamond Ring," and Herb Alpert's "A Taste of Honey."
10/10 Well.
Well, well, well.....
Why yes, I am.
Well, that is. Or at least a whole lot better than I was earlier this year. I thank you all for your kind words, thoughts and prayers of support. And I know several people asked about my acupuncturist. His name is Jay Chung and his website is www.acupuncturethatworks.com . I don't know if my arms would even be working yet, if I hadn't gone to him for treatment.
In other news, I am working on writing new songs, rebuilding my website and finding new places to perform. Needless to say, with the economy the way it is, I have a lot more time to pursue these endeavors than I'd like. That said, PLEASE come out and support the places where I am playing. Heck, for that matter, go out where anyone is performing. We need to help keep live music going during these tough times, considering it ranks somewhere below napkins on a restaurant/club owner necessities list.
And a big Thank You to Mark Westling for taking some new pics of me at Foothill Ranch! I really appreciate it!
More dates to be announced soon, (check out the "tour page") including a holiday concert at the Found Theatre in Long Beach with Drayfus Grayson, benefiting Doctors without Borders. In the meantime, below are my current bookings. As always, thank you for your continued support. CD's available via iTunes, CDBaby, and Amazon as well as at shows.
Friday, October 10th, 2008 6:30 PM
Renaissance Bistro 955 East Birch Street Brea, CA 714-256-2233 http://renaissancebistro.com till 9pm. Wear a sweater. I play on the patio and there are heaters. (Center being remodeled. Enter restaurant from side.)
Saturday, October 18th, 2008 6:30 PM
Renaissance Bistro 955 East Birch Street Brea, CA 714-256-2233 http://renaissancebistro.com till 9pm. Wear a sweater. I play on the patio and there are heaters. (Center being remodeled. Enter restaurant from side.)
Sunday, October 19th, 2008 12:00 PM
Foothill Ranch Food Festival 26612 Towne Centre Drive Foothill Ranch, CA Till 3pm. Just off Bake Parkway near the 241 toll road next to the Regal Cinemas.
Friday, October 24th, 2008 6:30 PM
Renaissance Bistro 955 East Birch Street Brea, CA 714-256-2233 http://renaissancebistro.com till 9pm. Wear a sweater. I play on the patio and there are heaters. (Center being remodeled. Enter restaurant from side.)
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 12:00 PM
Foothill Ranch Food Festival 26612 Towne Centre Drive Foothill Ranch, CA Till 3 pm. Just off Bake Parkway near the 241 toll road next to the Regal Cinemas.
Sunday, November 30th, 2008 12:00 PM
Foothill Ranch Food Festival 26612 Towne Centre Drive Foothill Ranch, CA Till 3 pm. Just off Bake Parkway near the 241 toll road next to the Regal Cinemas.
7/15 More gigs just added to tour page. 6/24 I'm BAACK!
18 weeks ago I had major spine surgery. After unexpected complications which caused paralysis of both of my arms, I am thrilled to say, "I'm BAACK!" Thanks to a wonderful acupuncturist, I have regained the use of my arms and can play guitar again. It's still going to take a while to return full strength to my right arm, but I can't wait to be performing again. Thank you so much for all of your kind thoughts, prayers, emails, calls, and support. It's definitely been an adventure in appreciating the little things we tend to take for granted. (Like showering, dressing, eating. Ya know, Little things.) Besides learning and writing new songs (and relearning old ones), my agenda over the next couple of weeks includes returning emails. So please forgive me if you haven't heard back from me as of yet.
I will be back at the Sawdust Festival again this summer. YAY! I hope to be back at some of my other favorite gigs very soon. Check the website tour schedule for updates. THE BEST PART! I am awestruck and honored to have been invited to sing some back up vocals at an historical musical event happening THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH!
The Wrecking Crew Film Premiere and Live Performance Grand Performances at California Plaza 350 S. Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA http://www.wreckingcrew.tv Movies that Matter- The Wrecking Crew June 28 2008, 8:00 PM Learn the inside story of the musicians who crafted the innovative West Coast Sound. You heard them playing on the Beach Boys hits, the Mamas and the Papas' recordings, Frank Sinatra records, Monkees singles, and they were Phil Spector's Wall of Sound. Simply put, you heard them everywhere. They have performed on more #1 hits than the Beatles. Most likely, you never hear their name. If you knew who they were, you called them the Wrecking Crew.
It will be a free, outdoor festival style screening under the stars. You can bring a picnic, deck chairs, blankets and even white wine, they don't allow red wine as it can stain the granite in the Festival area. If a picnic is not your speed, there are some great restaurants in the area. Even though tickets are free, please make sure you allow yourself plenty of time to eat and find a place to sit. Don't forget a chair or blanket.
The presentation of the film will be followed by a 20 minute live performance of a few members of "The Wrecking Crew". Come hear the amazing talents of Hal Blaine, Don Randi, and Chuck Berghofer. Unfortunately, Carole Kaye will not be performing as originally planned. They will be joined by special guests Julia Fordham, Leah Randi, Justin Randi, Shawn Bryant, Adam Marsland and Teresa Cowles, and, um... me. I am humbled and honored to have been asked to sing back up vocals on a song or two.
This is going to be an amazing evening. A rare chance to hear the groundbreakers of contemporary music playing some of the hits they made famous. Come witness this wonderful once-in-a-lifetime event and hear these great artists perform their history changing music LIVE. 3/28 My apologies for having dropped off the map rather suddenly. Last year, I was having a lot of back pain, which was radiating down my arm and making guitar playing, not to mention life in general, very difficult and painful. In February, I learned that my situation was a lot more serious than I had ever dreamed. I was fortunate enough to get an appointment at Cedars Sinai with one of their top neurosurgeons and learned that I was one minor fall away from becoming paralyzed. (And I'd been falling a lot lately, due to my condition.) Eleven days after my first appointment with Dr. Baron, I had been given x-xays, cat scans, mri's, had appointments with various other doctors, and was in an operating room, having surgery on my spine. For those curious, I had the following procedures: a laminectomy from C2 to C7, a 4 level foraminotomy, plus a partial foraminotomy on the 5th vertebrae, multiple bone spurs removed, a cervical corpectomy, a medial facetectomy,a five level fusion, and 10 titanium rods and screws inserted. There's more, but trust me, you don't want to know. Dr Baron even did the surgery from the back of my neck, rather than the front, in order to reduce the risk of damaging my vocal cords. I had been warned of the possible other complications prior to the surgery, but due to the severity of my condition, we all agreed that this was the best approach. The result was a success. However, on the second day following surgery, one of the "possible risks" decided to rear it's ugly head. Although the chances of this happening were only about 5%, and probably less than that, due to having the physician that literally "wrote the book" on spinal surgery. (It's true. Dr. Baron wrote the book on spinal surgery currently in use by medical students.) On that morning, I developed what is called C5 palsy. Meaning, my left arm had become almost completely paralyzed. Along with it comes unbelievably horrible nerve pain. My originally planned 2-3 day hospital stay became open-ended. After 8 days at Cedars Sinai, I was discharged. The first week at home went really well, thanks to Shawn and my family's wonderful help and care. On the evening of the 7th day,my friend Alisa came over with dessert (did I mention I'm not allowed to drive?) and we both noticed that I was having trouble getting the fork aimed at my mouth. It was hilarious. Until two days later, when I became one of those medical freaks of nature when my right arm became paralyzed. Yep, C5 palsy in both arms. I know, I always need to be "special" and the "center of attention", but this wasn't what I had in mind. It's now 5 1/2 weeks after my surgery. The use of my left arm has come back about 35%. As of Tuesday, my right arm was back about 5%. The pain is finally becoming manageable and they are going to start weaning me off of the heavy narcotics they've had me on. On Wednesday night, I was on the computer, something which had become difficult and painful after surgery. Until then, I could manage to type about 2 mistake filled sentences in about 10 minutes, then I had to rest. Imagine someone taking a wooden club to both your legs and breaking each to smithereens..... and then trying to type with your feet. That's about the closest analogy I can come up with. So for those who have written or called me and I haven't responded, now you know why. The good news is that on that evening 2 days ago, I noticed for the first time that I was TYPING. Not with my feet but my fingers. So now my right arm is back about 10%. YAY! Although it's still difficult, I wanted to let you know what's been happening with me. I'm going to try and play my guitar tonight. Something I've not tried yet, due to fear of getting really, really depressed. Also, due to the recent improvement in my right hand, I even booked some Sawdust Festival dates! So that's the story. As long as my hands continue to function, I'll continue to keep you updated. My apologies to Cory (a belated Happy 16th Birthday!) and Martin (my truest sympathy) and the rest of my wonderful friends who I haven't been in touch with for awhile. Pre surgery it was the pain that kept me from typing much. Post surgery, well.... I think you get the picture. The future looks a lot brighter today than last week. I'm sure my situation will continue to improve. Thank you to everyone who offered prayers and good wishes. I am eternally grateful. kerry
2⁄5 Well, NAMM was great this year. It was wonderful getting to see all my friends. If you weren't aware, I decided that I would take a break from running the Marriott stages after this year, so the time spent with pals was that much more sweet. And now I am taking some time off performing for spinal surgery. (Do I know how to have a good time, or what?!) Not sure yet when the doc is gonna let me start again. More later. But in the meantime, it looks like all gigs are cancelled. Sorry kids. 1/4 It's January and that can mean just one thing.... NAMM. This will be my last year (for now) running the Marriott stages and playing your Mistress of Ceremonies! (We're going to have a little "going away" celebration Saturday night around midnight. Join me for a drink.) This year's line-up is as follows: WEDNESDAY 1/16 6pm Tim Moyer 7pm Seth Horan 8pm Anny Celsi 9pm Kerry Getz 10pm Evan Stone & the Translucent Ham Sandwich Band
THURSDAY 1/17 5pm Blake Aaron 6pm Rodney Branigan 7pm Michelle Mangione 8pm Tim Moyer 9pm Lucas Carpenter 10pm Seth Horan 11pm Wade Egan 12am Writers in the Round
FRIDAY 1/18 5pm Matthew Von Doran 6pm Battista 7pm Lonesome Spurs 8pm Jason Feddy 9pm Electric Buffalo 10pm Upstream 11pm The Wrecking Crew (Hal Blaine, Jerry Cole, Don Randi, & guests Pete Wilcox and more) 12am The Ugli Stick
SATURDAY 1/19 5pm Greg Sczebel 6pm Julia Jordan 7pm Cliff Morrison 8pm School of Rock 9pm Printz & Friends 11pm The British Invasion 12am Rollo
Thank you to all who made the Holiday Concert and Toy Drive such a success! Drayfus Grayson was his wonderfully talented self and Jackie Kashian was hilarious. I highly suggest you attend their next performances! The toys and crafy supplies were distributed by Virginia DeMoss, Found Theatre Director and resident angel.
9/16 Contrary to rumors, my webmaster has not been kidnapped by aliens. I take full responsibility for not adding any news lately. It was a great summer. The Sawdust Festival rocked, I loved playing at the Wein Family Cellars Winery in Temecula, Foothill Ranch was great fun as always, and I started a new steady gig every Tuesday at 21 Oceanfront at the base of the Newport Pier. Hopefully, I'll be returning to Muldoon's soon, as well as all my other fave spots By the way, in case we haven't chatted lately, I enjoyed some wonderful trips: France, Cambria, Santa Barbara, and most recently, Kansas. Saw some great concerts too, including: Crowded House (TWICE), Lyle Lovett, kd lang, and others. New songs are on the way, I promise. Thanks for all your support. kerry 3/15 Thank you to Robert Kinsler for writing the following in the Dana Point News Thompson and Getz share the stage By ROBERT KINSLER FOR THE DANA POINT NEWS There will be a rare alignment of the musical universe when two of the world’s greatest singer-songwriters, Richard Thompson and Kerry Getz, share the bill in San Juan Capistrano on Sunday evening. A founding member of the pioneering 1960s British folkrock troupe Fairport Convention, Thompson has built up an equally strong solo discography since the early 1970s. Like Bruce Cockburn, Thompson is as renowned for his guitar playing talents as he is for his memorable voice and original songs. Indeed, Thompson is the rare singer-songwriter able to release a full-length collection of solo instrumental music; in 1981, he recorded “Strict Tempo” using his guitar to rework material from North Africa and the British Isles. The 57-year-old London native continues to craft beautiful and lasting work, with recent albums such as 1999’s “Simi-Detached Mock Tudor” and the 2005 soundtrack for the acclaimed Werner Herzog documentary “Grizzly Man” equaling early works such as his 1972 debut, “Henry the Human Fly.” Since the release of her debut “Apollo” in 1997, Getz has been earning well-deserved accolades with her blend of introspective and melodic songs. The Newport Beach resident has drawn comparisons with better-known artists such as Jewel, Aimee Mann and Joni Mitchell, and she deserves that kind of commercial success. In addition to “Apollo,” her discography includes 2002’s “Little Victory,” the 2003 holiday-themed “It’s a Wonderful Life” and an excellent concert set (“Live at the Galaxy”) she released in 2000.
7/29 NEWSPAPER KUDOS From the ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER 10 years later, O.C. still rocks
By ROBERT KINSLER Special to the Register
It has been 10 years since I was asked if I wanted to write a weekly column about the local music scene for the Orange County Register. Since penning a profile on Huntington Beach dance outfit HYPE! that ran Aug. 1, 1995, I have written about hundreds of area musicians and I continue to be surprised and thrilled by the range and excellence of music being crafted in the county I have called home since age 2. While HYPE! called it quits not long after it was profiled in Orange Pop, many of the artists I wrote about in the beginning of their respective journeys have enjoyed long careers. Fullerton's Lit, Irvine's Trespassers William, Costa Mesa's Fenians and Dana Point's Something Corporate are among the groups I championed after hearing early demos; all have gone on to enjoy international success. And just as importantly, I have used the column to celebrate the work of scene veterans such as Walter Trout, Michael Ubaldini, Lee Rocker, Kerry Getz and Rusty Anderson, artists who were already recognized for accomplishments a decade ago but have since produced even stronger work. Unlike many areas of the country where there is an eruption of a music scene followed by a sudden lack of interest - Seattle and San Diego come to mind - Orange County's scene has thrived as a kind of farm system. Many of the artists who are spawned in O.C. hit commercial pay dirt and relocate to L.A. (Sugar Ray, No Doubt). But increasingly, much of Orange County's homegrown talent is staying put. Lit, Social Distortion, the Offspring, Trout and famed power-pop tunesmith Walter Clevenger are well-recognized musical heroes who have helped provide traction for the scene. Even the most talented artists couldn't do it alone. Venues such as the legendary Coach House, Galaxy Concert Theatre, Anaheim House of Blues, Martini Blues in Huntington Beach, Renaissance Dana Point and Gypsy Lounge in Lake Forest feed off a steady stream of new talent. And high-profile events such as the Hootenanny, Doheny Blues and Doheny Days festivals, as well as the Orange County Fair and Orange International Street Fair, showcase local acts and thus generate new audiences for original music. A special nod goes to talented singer-songwriter-producer Joe Ongie (currently a member of Minnie Driver's band; it performs with Chris Isaak at the Pacific Amphitheatre on Saturday night) and wife Catherine Graziano, owners of the Gypsy Den cafes in Santa Ana and Costa Mesa. The couple have championed cutting-edge artists such as Michael Miller, John Hoskinson, John Carrillo, Sherman Fowler, Joy Flying and countless others over the past 10 years. Check out www.gypsyden.com for more information. Although I would be the last one to bet which of today's unknowns has a shot at greater glory, I'm sure you will read about many of them here long before you see them on MTV or hear them on commercial radio. While my two favorite casualties of the O.C. scene are '90s outfits Altered State and Eli Riddle (seek out their out-of-print CDs via the used market; I found eBay sellers offering both bands' releases for under $1 in searches this week), here is a list of some of my favorite Orange County artists making music today: Irish/Celtic:the Fenians, the American Wake, When Pigs Fly! Hugh Lehane, Tintangel Punk/post-punk: Throw Rag, RX Bandits, Obsolete Heart, Mind Driver Rock 'n' roll (includes power-pop, modern rock, California rock): Limbeck, Scarlet Crush, Beyond 7, Thrill Deluxe, 9 Ball, Joy Flying, Vale, Bodie, Walter Clevenger & the Dairy Kings, Kenny Howes, My Favorite Band, George Fryer Combo Funk/Latin/jam rock: NAFRO, Bayadera, Ken Garcia Band Electronica/ambient/synthpop:Color Theory, Sunset Room, Hans Karl, the Royal Visionaries Singer-songwriters: Kerry Getz, Jannel Rap, John Carrillo, Joe Ongie, Niki Smart, Carol Martini, Michael Miller, Andrewesley, Vanessa Zarate Blues: Walter Trout, Steve Copeland & Raging Sun, Savage City Rockabilly/Americana/bluegrass:Michael Ubaldini, Lee Rocker, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Kelly Bowlin, Lilies of the West Alt country: Fletcher Harrington, Fit 2-B Tied, Topeka Jazz: Sherman Fowler Rap: Kelly B., Mr. MJ (previous news stuff)
12/1 - REVIEWS - The December issue of Performing Songwriter Magazine singles out "Little Victory" as one of the Top 12 Indie Releases. It says: Enchanting. Delicate. Subtle. These are all adjectives one could use to describe the vocals of Kerry Getz. The Orange County native sends her voice out on gossamer wings, letting it spiral around lilting vocal phrases and dive into emotional depths without ever sounding heavy or overdone. In Little Victory, Getz combines introspection with pop sensibilities to create an album that is uncommonly refreshing. Intriguing and slightly reminiscent of Aimee Mann or Dar Williams’ more produced numbers, Getz’s tunes captivate with the occasionally unexpected chord change and lyrical wordplay. “You don’t love me anymore, and I don’t love you any less,” she sings in her fourth cut, “I’d Rather Get It Over.” A variety of electric guitar and synth sounds blend with bass and drums to fill up the sound spectrum nicely. —MW Also, there is a review of "It's a Wonderful Life" in the holiday edition of ParisWoman.com under the "Noir et Blanc" column.
11/9 - HOLIDAY ALBUM OF THE YEAR! "It's a Wonderful Life" won Best Holiday Album of the Year at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards! In addition, "Yuletide Romeo", which was written by Kerry and Stuart Pearson won 4th place for Holiday Song of the Year!
10/7 - INHALE - A new, acoustic version of Kerry's song "Inhale" is included on the third and final volume of BEFORE THEIR TIME, a benefit compilation of songs written and performed in memory of people who died young. It has just been released, visit www.beforetheirtime.org for more information. Some of the other artists featured on this CD are: Joan Baez, Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer, Amy Fairchild, Johnsmith, Kathy Mattea, Mary McCaslin, Carrie Newcomer, Kristina Olsen, Darryl Purpose, Cosy Sheridan, Kate Taylor, and Cheryl Wheeler.
Hi and welcome to the new and improved Kerry Getz website.
We've added a bunch of cool things, new photos in the scrapbook (that you can even send as e-cards) plus a discussion board, where you can all get to know one another, discuss not only Kerry's music but also the music of other artists you like. Post reviews, keep up to date on all sorts of stuff, ask questions... Kerry and Becca will both be checking in regularly to post as well. Kerry has also started an online diary there, where she'll be sharing her adventures with you. You can also go to the forum and sign up for the street team if you haven't already. It's a great way to help.
Don't forget to check out the tour page for gigs. There you'll also find info on Kerry's upcoming East Coast and Europe dates.
And if you're not already on the mailing list, please sign up. When you do, you'll meet the infamous "Bob the Cat". And hey, now would be a great time to invite your friends to check out Kerry's music and website. After all, we've remodeled the place, it's all clean and tidied up, and we'd love some company!
As always, thanks for your support. We couldn't do it without you!
