Kimberly's Gigs

[kimberly]

Thanks Dave.  

[kimberly]

Last two videos from the Global Bean gig 11/09/07.
 
'Got Blues?'
 
A 'study in evolution' comparison with the previous version from my first solo gig in January '07. Taped at the Global Bean Coffee Traders in Silverdale, WA 11/09/07. A twelve bar blues using two looping parts and one synthesizer voicing for the Moody Sax solo section. And of course stand alone bass for the lead melody/solo sections.  
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0uLPlMJcGY
 
 
'Keaggy Groove'
 
Inspired by Phil Keaggy's 'Salvation Army Band'. Another study in evolution from the previous version captured from my first solo gig in January '07. Taped at the Global Bean Coffee Traders in Silverdale, WA 11/09/07. Three looping parts, one stand alone Alembic bass and yours truly.  
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ6NKw-4N6g
 
 
Kimberly  

[foth]

Didgeridoo, my favorite instrument... it's the sound of life.

[David Houck]

I love the Got Blues piece!  The sax part is nice.
 
By the way; the audio/video quality of these latest videos seems much nicer than the previous vids.  I'm guessing it's a combination of better lighting and better camera placement.  Both the notes from your bass and the smile on your face are much clearer.  In fact, these last five videos really show off the very nice stuff you're doing with your plucking hand.  I'm really enjoying watching these videos!

[kimberly]

Hi Guys.  
 
Hi Paul - I was rather bemused when I came across the didgeridoo in my synth, but interestingly enough it was kinda easy to feel that 'natural groove' and run with it.  The rest is as 'they' say, history.  
 
Hi Dave - Seems like I'm sending a lot of thank you's your way, not that I mind.  
 
  I agree with this latest batch of videos being of better quality with both audio and visual.  In looking back to 'the early days' I'm somewhat disturbed at the poor quality of both the audio and visual.  However, for historical record etc, I feel an obligation to leave 'em there.
 
I'll try and see about getting someone to get close ups of my plucking hand 'in action'.  You'll see it's a unique 'Kimberlyesque' style, if for no other reason than being digitally challenged and now that I think about it, 'upside down'.  I'm sure you also noticed I'm playing a lot of closed string harmonics here of late using my thumb as the mute.  I'm not sure if I can even play any more without using that technique, as it's become such a habit not to mention fun. (Especially when I 'hit one' just right and it just sings.  I love my Alembic.)    
 
Back on topic, I'm really glad you're enjoying my 'stuff'.  Bottom line, I'm having a gas.  
 
Best Regards,
 
Kimberly  

[David Houck]

I've been using that same technique a lot recently too.

[kimberly]

Hi Guys.  
 
Dave - It's fun isn't it?  
 
New haps.  
 
I'm now booked into the Casa Luna through the month of December, from my previous contract of through November.  
 
Casa De Luna Of Poulsbo  
18830 Front Street Northeast  
Poulsbo, WA 98370  
360-779-7676  
 
Life is good.  
 
Best Regards,
 
Kimberly  

[kimberly]

Hi Guys.  
 
I just booked into a new venue which takes me 'across the water' (Puget Sound) and into what's known as the 'Eastside' (a corridor of small and not so small towns and the small city of Bellevue on the eastern side of Lake Washington, pretty much suburbs of Seattle, though industrialized and commercialized as with most peripheral areas of metropolitan areas these days).
 
Anyway...  
 
Saturday - January 12th, 2008
 
8:00pm-11:00pm
 
The Three Lions Pub
8115 161st Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98052
425-284-3399
 
http://thethreelionspub.com/thethreelionspub.htm
 
Gonna be interesting.  It's an English pub format which is as they say is, A comfortable, quaint English style Pub, where you always feel at home
 
If anyone's in the neighborhood...  
 
Best Regards,
 
Kimberly  

[briant]

Solid.  That's ~15 minutes from my house.  And so far I don't have a gig that night!  I'll be there.

[kimberly]

Hi Briant,  
 
It'll be nice to see you again, that is assuming you *will be making it* to the Bass Rumble the previous weekend... yes?  
 
Best Regards,
 
Kimberly

[kimberly]

A reminder I'm playin' the Global Bean Coffee Traders in Silverdale, WA. Friday December 7th 8:00pm-10:00pm.  
 
This is a sweet gig.  The owners are musicians and it's a 'people come to hear the music' instead of the 'people come to socialize with each other' gig.  Nice room, nice acoustics.
 
The Global Bean Coffee Traders  
2021 NW Myhre Ave.
Silverdale, WA 98383  
360.692.9582  
www.theglobalbean.com  
 
I've also been extended through January at the Casa Luna in Poulsbo, WA.
 
This is another sweet gig.  They've let me book other gigs, (Bass Rumble and Three Lions) and then come back after it's all said and done. Really nice folks.  I recommend it highly, not only for the entertainment , but for the food which is awesome.    
 
Casa De Luna Of Poulsbo  
18830 Front Street Northeast  
Poulsbo, WA 98370  
360-779-7676  
 
Best Regards,
 
Kimberly  

[kimberly]

Flash gig and two more dates.  
 
New Years Eve. 8:00-12:00+ Possible split bill with a jazz piano guy.  If he doesn't show, it's going to be a long night.  
 
January 11th.  8:00-10:00pm
 
February 15th.  8:00-10:00pm
 
All ages venue.
 
The Global Bean Coffee Traders  
2021 NW Myhre Ave.  
Silverdale, WA 98383  
360.692.9582  
www.theglobalbean.com  
 
Best Regards,
 
Kimberly  

[David Houck]

New Year's Eve; cool!

[kimberly]

Hey Dave.  
 
  You know, it's still kind of a shock to me I'm gigging as much as I am as a solo bassist and I have high hopes and strong indications I'll be gigging even more in the new year.  
 
  My first anniversary is the first week in January and to say it's been an interesting year is very much an understatement.  I went into my first gig with 14 songs, a lot of heart and strong improv skills .  I'm runnning about 45 tunes now with about half of them originals.  It's no exaggeration when I say I'm having the time of my life musically as a solo bassist.  
 
I think more importantly is I'm 'living proof' it can be done without being 'world class' so to speak.  To date I've inspired at least a few other bassists to at a minimum entertain the thought of becoming a soloist.  I wish you all the best.  
 
Happy New Year to One and All.  
 
Best Regards,
 
Kimberly  

[white_cloud]

Kimberly, you rock! All the best for the year ahead