Karen Clarke is one of New Zealand’s fine homegrown indie blues women.
Karen has been refining her feels in the provincial music scene over the last 25 years. With hot new singles and two studio albums under her belt she's well and truly earned her piece of the heartland acoustic music stage.
It's pretty clear from the get go you are in safe hands at the gig. Mama's got you! K.C's power-packed performance is strong. Grounded. Built. Emotionally direct. A one woman boil up! Her strong sometimes silky sometimes sultry smoky vocal over distinctive rhythm guitar commands regard. Firmly rooted R'nB her original material skirts a range of blues styles with a rootsy, contemporary edge. You'll detect a dalliance with jazz and alt-country too.
Fans enjoy hints of Nina Simone, Michelle Shocked, Amy Winehouse, Whirmako Black and Tracey Chapman in Karen's mahogany vocal palette as she channels Sister Loretta Tharp's 'mother of blues' on stage determination.
Blending undeniable original work and upcycled favorites Karen brings upbeat or ambient entertainment for festivals, bars, cafes, events and private functions. When "in concert" at her freest she weaves warm, intimate audience connection as the aroha seeps through her songs.
You'll remember you've met.
