Kate Campbell Is Coming
By Jill Garner
Kate Campbell will be performing at The Blue Door September 11th. I’ve written about her before and I’m going to do it again since I think she’s so amazing. Every time I get to see her, I think she’s even better than before, and that’s why I want to encourage everyone once again to not miss her this time.
Campbell has nine CDs to her name now. She has an absolutely gorgeous voice, and her thought-provoking lyrics leave me speechless whenever I get to hear her live.
Campbell’s experiences, combined with her talent, are what make her music so compelling. Her father was a prominent Baptist preacher in the south who was one of the first brave ones to push for integration. Growing up in a time of much social unrest, and her master’s degree in southern history, color many of her songs with a rich tapestry of history and human emotion. She has such a wonderful way with words and celebrates the beauty of the south without forgetting its social troubles and history.
Another thing that makes Campbell’s live shows stand out from her CDs is her incredible warmth, and that awesome southern accent. She’s a great storyteller, and clearly loves what she does, and makes everyone in the room feel as if she’s singing to them. She also takes the time to sign CDs and talk to everyone after the show, and I truly think she’s one of the highlights of The Blue Door.
Please don’t let an opportunity to hear Kate Campbell in Oklahoma pass you by yet again. We are so lucky to get to have her here, so if you want a night of music that you won’t soon forget, then head out to The Blue Door on September 11th. I can’t think of a better person to spend that infamous day with, for music that will heal and make your heart soar.