The songs of Kate Campbell chronicle a world that’s distant from the main highways, out of the range of all-hit radio where a simple roadside sign like “Jesus and Tomatoes Coming Soon” can inspire an entire song. Her tales of life in The New South touch upon race, religion, history and the everyday heroics of ordinary people, all filtered through her wry Southern sensibilities.
Growing up in a family of musicians exposed Kate to a wide variety of folk, blues, country and gospel tunes. This musical foundation serves her lyrics well, rooted as they are in the rich Southern storytelling tradition. Nowhere is Kate’s unique talent more apparent than in her latest albums -- “For The Living of the Days,” a gospel-tinged collaboration with rock and R&B legend Spooner Oldham and 2005’s “Blues and Other Lamentations.” Both albums feature spare, first-take instrumentation in the service of the rich imagery Kate Campbell fans have come to expect and love since her debut album, “Songs From The Levee” in 1995.
Folklore Hall 119 S. Main Street @ Peabody Place Trolley Stop Downtown Memphis
Advance Tickets: $15.00 Doors Open @ 7:00 Day of Show: $18.00 Concert Begins @ 8:00 Golden Circle: $25.00
Center
chef Ella Kizzie is preparing a special $8.00 Southern Sampler with
chicken drummies, meatless greens, hot water cornbread and slaw.
Ella’s famous peach cobbler, chili and moon pie sundae are also
available.