Kim Jarrett

Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Secondary Genre: Adult Contemporary Toronto, Ontario Canada Contact

Kim Jarrett's award-winning, adult contemporary soft rock is a business-casual blend of accessible melodies wrapped in the warmth of the 70s sound of Fleetwood Mac and the blues-y edge of Bonnie Raitt.

Artist Information

Biography

** #1, Top 10 & Top 40 Award-Winner: ourstage.com (Soft Rock, Acoustic, Folk & Alternative Country) – 2009 - 2013 **
** Official Showcase Artist: Dewey Beach Music Conference 2011 - Dewey Beach, DE & Indiegrrl 2010 - Knoxville, TN **
** Award-Winner: Top 5 (Pop/AC) -10th Annual Great American Song Contest **
** Featured Artist: Women of Substance Radio - Hot AC playlist - Oct 2011-Mar 2012 **

Short Bio (100 words):

Kim Jarrett's award-winning, adult contemporary soft rock is a business-casual blend of accessible melodies wrapped in the warmth of the 70s sound of Fleetwood Mac and the blues-y edge of Bonnie Raitt.

Her song “How Long”, called “a soon-to-be soft rock classic” by Women of Substance Radio, can be found worldwide on Philips Electronics mp3 products, and has earned a #1, and multiple Top 10 awards from the fansite, ourstage.com.

Performing with bassist/producer Mike Costantino for over a decade, Kim has showcased at US festivals like the Dewey Beach Music Conference (2011), and shared stages with The Spoons, and Melissa Ferrick.

Long Bio:

Kim Jarrett's award-winning, adult contemporary soft rock is a business-casual blend of accessible melodies wrapped in the warmth of the 70s sound of Fleetwood Mac and the blues-y edge of Bonnie Raitt.

Regularly featured on the CBC, Toronto singer/songwriter Kim Jarrett’s two independent releases (Kim Jarrett & Thinking of You) have been collecting fans for a decade. Her song, “How Long”, called “a soon-to-be soft rock classic”, by Women of Substance Radio, can be found on various Philips Electronics mp3 products sold worldwide, and has earned over 14,000 streams, a #1 and multiple Top 10 awards from the fansite, ourstage.com. Other songs, such as “Yesterday’s Gone”, “Laura”, “You & Me” and “Without Your Hands”, have also earned Top 10 and Top 40 awards across the Soft Rock, Acoustic, Folk, and Alternative Country categories on ourstage.com, and “Not Mine” placed in the Top 5 of the Pop/AC category of the 10th Annual Great American Song Contest.

Kim Jarrett is usually found performing in and around Toronto as a duo on guitar, keys, or drums with bassist/producer Mike Costantino. Performing a mix of classic covers, current pop, and Kim’s original soft rock, Kim & Mike have held many long-term residencies, and hosted jam nights at various Toronto venues (Gypsy Co-op, The Liberty Bistro, Slack’s, The Village Vapor Lounge, Spirits Bar & Grill) since 2006. Recent highlights include US showcases in 2011 at the popular Dewey Beach Music Conference, and past Canadian festival spots with Canadian 80s pop sensations The Spoons, and independent American folk-darling, Melissa Ferrick.

A lover of harmonies, Kim is also a sought-after backing vocalist, often from behind a drum kit, or at least an egg shaker, providing a solid and steady foundation for other roots-rock artists, and when joined by a lead guitarist – the Kim Jarrett Band. She has also been involved in band projects as a drummer and vocalist at venues like the Palais Royale.

With producer Mike Costantino, Kim is working on new material, including some co-writing with other artists, which she looks forward to sharing in 2013 with fans old, and new. Advance release news will be available at kimjarrett.com.

A firm believer in the benefits of strong and healthy communities, Kim also proudly supports United Way Toronto, donating a percentage of her cd and download sales. In June 2012, Kim Jarrett was a part of a James Bond theme song band at Toronto venue, The Old Nick, which raised over $2,000 for Sick Kids Hospital, with Toronto musicians Jennifer Brewer, Janet Whiteway, Elana Harte, Lucio Agostini and Mike Costantino.

“Kim’s sound harkens back to 70s greats like Fleetwood Mac and James Taylor with a contemporary feel.“
Women of Substance Radio, USA

“Toronto based singer-songwriter Kim Jarrett has a voice that fuses decades of pop music in a familiar and welcoming sound. “
Darryl Gregory
Host, Unsigned Underground, USA

"Kim Jarrett writes excellent songs that showcase her outstanding voice.”
Canadian Cam
ickmusic.com, USA

Instrumentation

Kim Jarrett - Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, Keys / Piano
Mike Costantino - Vocals, Bass, Drums

Discography


Currently working on a third release with a projected 2013 release date.

Some recent highlights:

#1 Award-Winner - Soft Rock - ourstage.com (Mar 2013)
Official Showcase Artist: Dewey Beach Music Conference 2011 - Dewey Beach, DE (Sep 2011)
Music Equipment Sponsorship from Long & McQuade - Sunday Night Jam at Spirits with Kim & Mike (May 2010-Oct 2011)
Featured Artist: Women of Substance Radio - Hot AC playlist (Oct 2011-Mar 2012)
Featured Artist: Women of Substance Radio - Hot AC & Country playlists (Apr-Jun 2011)
Featured Artist: Women of Substance Radio - Hot AC & Americana playlists (Sep-Dec 2010)
Sonicbids Spotlight Artist on sonicbids.com (Dec 2010)
Skope Magazine Sonicbids "Artist 2 Watch" Feature on SkopeMag.com (Nov 2010)
Semi-Finalist in Acoustic Roundtable's Singer/Songwriter Contest out of 1300 worldwide entries (Nov 2010)
Official Showcase Artist: Indiegrrl 2010 - Knoxville, TN (Aug 2010)
Award-Winner: Top 5 (Pop/AC) -10th Annual Great American Song Contest (2008)
Multiple Top 10 & Top 40 Award-Winner: ourstage.com (2009-2013)

Thinking of You (2007) - full-length CD
Producer: Mike Costantino
*current featured play across Canada on CBC Radio and worldwide on internet radio

includes the tracks:
"Not Mine" - 10th Annual Great American Song Contest Award Winner - Top 5 Pop/AC (2008)

"Without Your Hands"
- Top 10 - Acoustic - ourstage.com (Mar 2012)
- Semi-Finalist in Acoustic Roundtable's Singer/Songwriter Contest out of 1300 worldwide entries (Nov 2010)
- Top 40 - Folk - ourstage.com (Dec 2011)

"It Must Be Love" - Country playlist feature on Women of Substance Radio - live365.com, itunes (Apr-Jul 2011)

"Everybody Pays" - Music with a Conscience feature on Women of Substance Radio - live365.com, itunes (May 2011)

"Laura"
- Americana playlist feature on Women of Substance Radio - live365.com, itunes (Sep-Dec 2010)
- Top 40 - Alternative Country - ourstage.com (Sep 2012)
- Top 40 - Alternative Country - ourstage.com (July 2012)

"Hypnotizing" - #11 - Soft Rock - ourstage.com (Feb 2009)

"You & Me"
- Top 40 - Alternative Country - ourstage.com (Mar 2013)
- Hot AC playlist feature on Women of Substance Radio - live365.com, itunes (Oct 2011 - Mar 2012)
- added to rotation on Pongid Radio and Second Life (Sept 2010)
- Top 40 - Alternative Country - ourstage.com (Apr 2012)

"Thinking of You" - featured on Under Country Podcast by Neil Smith Episode 58 (March 29 2013)

Kim Jarrett (2002), re-released (2007) - full-length CD
Producer: Ken Tobias
*current featured play across Canada on CBC Radio and worldwide on internet radio
*the cd, and the AC single "Do I Have the Patience" received regular rotation and featured play across Canada on AC & college radio (2003)
*the cd charted at: #11 on CKMS, Waterloo, ON (Apr 2003) #26 on CKUL, Lethbridge, AB (Apr 2003)

includes the tracks:
"How Long" -
#1 - Soft Rock - ourstage.com (Mar 2013)
found on Philips mp3 players sold worldwide (since 2006)
#9 on ourstage.com in Bon Jovi's Wanted: A SuperBAND Tonight - ourstage.com (Apr 2010)
# 7 - Soft Rock - ourstage.com (Nov 2010)
#10 - Soft Rock - ourstage.com (Oct 2010)
#6 - Soft Rock - ourstage.com (Feb 2010)
#9 - Soft Rock - ourstage.com (Jan 2009)
Top 40 - Soft Rock - ourstage.com (Dec 2010)
Top 40 - Soft Rock - ourstage.com (Feb 2013)
added to regular rotation on "Indie Music Sampler" and podcast IMS-319 (April 6 2013)
featured on Ed's Mixed Bag Podcast - "A Change of Pace" (March 18 2013)
featured on Water Logged Records, DBMC 2011 compilation cd (Sep 2011)
CACH radio's, New Artist Hour feature (Apr 13-14 2011)
added to upstream radio at indiedial.com, UnderWorldMixRadio.com, Indie104 iRADIO LA, mvyradio.com's Local MusiCafe (Nov-Dec 2010)
Raised on Indie Sonicbids Track of the Day on raisedonindie.com (Oct 21 2010)
Hot AC playlist feature on Women of Substance Radio - live365.com, itunes (Sep-Dec 2010)
added to rotation on Pongid Radio and Second Life (Sep 2010)

"Yesterday's Gone" -
Top 40 - Soft Rock - ourstage.com (Nov 2012)
Top 40 - Soft Rock - ourstage.com (Sep 2012)
Hot AC playlist feature on Women of Substance Radio - live365.com, itunes (Apr-Jul 2011)
added to rotation on Pongid Radio and Second Life (Sep 2010)
added to upstream radio at indiedial.com, UnderWorldMixRadio.com, Indie104 iRADIO LA (Dec 2010)

"Do I Have the Patience" -
CBC, AC & Canadian college radio single (2003)


Other credits:

DBMC 2011, Waterlogged Records (Compilation CD 2011):
features the track "How Long" (from, Kim Jarrett)

Acoustika Vol. 21, 272 Records (Compilation CD 2010): co-writer for "You & Me" (aka "You, Me & Harley") performed by: Elana Harte

Stella Rose - "A Way Home", Stella Rose (Audio CD 2010): backing vocals
http://www.stellarose.ca

Official Website

http://www.kimjarrett.com

Links

Audio

Lyrics

Video

Photo Gallery

  • Kim Jarrett - Photo: Darren Goldstein, DSG Photo

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  • Kim Jarrett - Photo: Darren Goldstein, DSG Photo

  • Kim Jarrett - Live @ Slack's, Toronto - Photo: Paula Brathwaite, pmb images

  • A nice one... of mostly my guitar - Photo: Bailey MacNeill

  • Kim Jarrett - Photo: Simon Tanembaum, Harvard Photo

  • Kim Jarrett - Live @ Liberty Bistro, Toronto - Photo: Ted Cowie

  • Hands - Photo: Simon Tanembaum, Harvard Photo

  • Kim Jarrett: Thinking of You - CD Cover

  • Kim Jarrett: Kim Jarrett - CD Cover

Press

  • soon-to-be soft rock classic - Women of Substance Radio (USA) [+ Show ]

    "Enjoy the sweet voice and mellow vibe of this soon-to-be soft rock classic. Kim's sound harkens bac...

  • definitely a cut above the average - Toronto Moon Magazine (Toronto - Canada) [+ Show ]

    "A couple who always deliver an entertaining show, whether they’re hosting their weekly Sunday night...

  • always deliver an entertaining show - Toronto Moon Magazine (Toronto - Canada) [+ Show ]

    A couple who always deliver an entertaining show, whether they’re hosting their weekly Sunday night ...

  • a voice that fuses decades of pop music in a familiar and welcoming sound - Unsigned Underground (NY - USA) [+ Show ]

    Toronto based singer-songwriter Kim Jarrett has a voice that fuses decades of pop music in a familia...

  • weekly live music event is worth a saunter up toward Bloor [+ Show ]

    So Spirits Bar & Grill might be a little north for some Village devotees, but I think its weekly liv...

  • blessed us with a great set - Sonic Notes - Coconut Times (Ocean City, MD - USA) [+ Show ]

    Thanks to all involved with a very successful benefit for autistic children out at The Greene Turtle...

  • everybody loved her - IndieCan (Toronto - Canada) [+ Show ]

    "She showed up on time and everybody loved her." Joe Chisholm Host, IndieCan Radio You can hear...

  • excellent songs that showcase her outstanding voice - ickmusic.com (USA) [+ Show ]

    "Kim Jarrett writes excellent songs that showcase her outstanding voice. There's nothing fancy or pr...

  • clear, soulful voice - Tandem / Corriere (Canada) [+ Show ]

    "The straight-ahead folk/blues, pop and country influenced tunes nicely feature her clear, soulful v...

  • ...real music... a talent on the verge - Lucid Forge (Canada) - lucidforge.com [+ Show ]

    "Kim Jarrett's been called natural, melodic and enchanting and I definitely think that she is all th...

  • a great songwriter [+ Show ]

    "I really liked what I heard. I thought your voice was quite soulful and the songwriting seemed very...

  • Finalist - April 2010 - Bon Jovi's Wanted: A Superband Tonight - ourstage.com (North America) [+ Show ]

    Of 530 artists from the US, and Canada, Kim Jarrett reached #9 on the contest charts with her song, ...

  • Award Winner - March 2009 - 10th Annual Great American Song Contest (International) [+ Show ]

    Kim Jarrett's song "Not Mine" (from the cd, "Thinking of You") placed in the Top 5 of Pop category o...

Setlist

Kim enjoys performing and can accommodate bookings of one to three, 45 minute sets (or more) of original material plus songs from artists as diverse as Dolly Parton, Chris Isaak, Maroon 5, Cypress Hill, & Paul Simon. Her typical show as a duo (Kim & Mike) pleases all ages, appealing the most to the over 35 professional demographic.

Full band shows consist of more rock and funk based material, and often feature Kim on lead vocals from the drum kit.

Basic Requirements


Calendar

DateTimeVenueCity
Jun 5, 2013 Wednesday 8:45 PM Dora Keogh Irish Pub Toronto, ON, CA
Jul 27, 2013 Saturday TBA Lab Cab Festival Toronto, ON, CA
Jul 28, 2013 Sunday TBA Lab Cab Festival Toronto, ON, CA
Jul 29, 2013 Monday 7:30 PM The Old Nick Toronto, ON, CA
Aug 31, 2013 Saturday 9:00 PM The Old Nick Toronto, ON, CA