Inspired by a childhood 'crush' on Glen Campbell, Kim Townsend began playing guitar and singing at age 5. Within a few years, she progressed to flute, piccolo, bass guitar, and bassoon - which number among the many instruments that she now plays. A native of Lubbock, TX, Kim currently divides her time performing in both her beloved Lone Star State and the Pacific Northwest.
'Wayworn Traveler' (her debut CD), is a 53 minute ecclectic mix of original songs ranging in style from a humorous, blues-flavored song about a cross-dressing butler, to a heart-wrenching ballad of a child in trouble.
The title track, ironically, is the only tune not penned by Townsend. She came across an old cassette tape of her great-grandfather singing songs (acappella) that his mother and grandmother had taught him when he was a boy. The song 'Wayworn Traveler' in particular captivated Kim's attention and she immediately set out to make a more modern arrangement, as well as breathe new life into the forgotten tune. The result combines the original, primitive recording of her great-grandfather along with Townsend's vocals and instrumentation.
" With a pure, sweet voice that can handle songs that range from sassy to sorrowful, Kim Townsend may well prove to be the best singer/songwriter to come out of Lubbock, Texas since Buddy Holly." - Nicole Blizzard, freelance writer- Austin, TX
"Kim is a polished guitarist . She has a smooth style, not to mention a twinkle in her eye and a mischievous grin. She is a top-rate performer with comedic timing!" -
Jay Pinto - producer
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.kimtownsend.net
Track List:
1. Hurryin' to Us
2. Wayworn Traveler
3. It's In There
4. Birthday Suit
5. How I See You
6. Old Lady Fitzhugh
7. Beach Song
8. Avery
9. Waltz Me Around
10. (El) Mercado
11. Broken-hearted
12. Chat Rooms
13. Letting Go
14. Green Chile Love Song
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
'Wayworn Traveler' (her debut CD), is a 53 minute ecclectic mix of original songs ranging in style from a humorous, blues-flavored song about a cross-dressing butler, to a heart-wrenching ballad of a child in trouble.
The title track, ironically, is the only tune not penned by Townsend. She came across an old cassette tape of her great-grandfather singing songs (acappella) that his mother and grandmother had taught him when he was a boy. The song 'Wayworn Traveler' in particular captivated Kim's attention and she immediately set out to make a more modern arrangement, as well as breathe new life into the forgotten tune. The result combines the original, primitive recording of her great-grandfather along with Townsend's vocals and instrumentation.
" With a pure, sweet voice that can handle songs that range from sassy to sorrowful, Kim Townsend may well prove to be the best singer/songwriter to come out of Lubbock, Texas since Buddy Holly." - Nicole Blizzard, freelance writer- Austin, TX
"Kim is a polished guitarist . She has a smooth style, not to mention a twinkle in her eye and a mischievous grin. She is a top-rate performer with comedic timing!" -
Jay Pinto - producer
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.kimtownsend.net
Track List:
1. Hurryin' to Us
2. Wayworn Traveler
3. It's In There
4. Birthday Suit
5. How I See You
6. Old Lady Fitzhugh
7. Beach Song
8. Avery
9. Waltz Me Around
10. (El) Mercado
11. Broken-hearted
12. Chat Rooms
13. Letting Go
14. Green Chile Love Song
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
- FOLK: Modern Folk
- COUNTRY: Country Folk
- SOLO FEMALE ARTIST