Kim Char Meredith

Artist Information

Biography

Kim Char Meredith has cultivated an avid following with her powerful, expressive voice. Both live performances and recordings feature a breathtaking vocal range, dynamic presence and pop songwriting prowess. Whether playing intimate venues or large arenas, Meredith does what she does best: she joyfully connects with her audience.


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“I am convinced that whether on disc or live, no one can express sheer joy and happiness better than Kim Char Meredith-- and I'm also convinced that she makes eye contact with EVERYONE in the audience! Her voice is undeniably sweet, but like the other women of rock 'n' roll, she can belt… In person, she is just as captivating as her music” – Jedryan.com (Concert Review, C-Note, NYC)

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"Diversity of style, range, power, emotion, and a beautiful voice -- Meredith has it all." - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

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Hawaii Music Award winner ("Favorite Pop Recording Artist")

Three-time Na Hoku award nominee (Hawaii's "Grammy")

Producer:
Women With Guitars Chicago series
Women With Guitars Honolulu series

Chicago Coordinator:
Mamapalooza - The Festival for Moms Who Rock!


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Instrumentation

Kim Char Meredith -- Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Discography

2003 Give And Take (Passionate Women Records)
1998 Slender Line of Lavender (Passionate Women Records)
1997 Evidence of Things Not Seen (Passionate Women Records)
1995 Uncombed and Unplugged (Passionate Women Records)
1989 Kim Char Meredith (Island Awaken Music)
1987 Not Quickly Broken (Island Awaken Music)
1985 Spreadin’ Out To Come Together (Island Awaken Music)

Audio

• Sunrise to Sunrise (from the cd, "Give and Take")
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• Language of My Love (from the cd, "Give and Take")
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• Take Me on the Road (for video, please visit www.kimchar.com)
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• 88 Years (Congrats, White Sox!)
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• Baby, I'm A Friend (GLAMA Nominee, Best Acoustic Recording)
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Lyrics

• Sunrise to Sunrise
• Language of My Love
• 88 Years (Congrats, White Sox!)

Video

Kim Char Meredith - Acoustic ("40 Years" Preview)

Photo Gallery

Press

• Concert Review (Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu) [+ Show ]
  

  Meredith's performance, when she opened for Melissa Etheridge last summer at the Blaisdell Arena, wa...Meredith's performance, when she opened for Melissa Etheridge last summer at the Blaisdell Arena, was perhaps the best concert pairing of the year."

• Concert Review (St Louis) [+ Show ]
  

  "Meredith was a dynamo, moving, swaying and dancing, while coaxing some great sounds from her acous..."Meredith was a dynamo, moving, swaying and dancing, while coaxing some great sounds from her acoustic guitar..."

• CD Review: Give and Take [+ Show ]
  

  Make no mistake, she doesn't sound like any other singer I can think of, but she deserves to be cate...Make no mistake, she doesn't sound like any other singer I can think of, but she deserves to be categorized with some hard-hitting rock stars...Her music is funky and direct and--well--it pulses. Breathes. It's alive. Now, let's all say a quick prayer of thanks for independent music.

• CD Review: Give and Take [+ Show ]
  

  "...Meredith gives you 10 reasons why she’s one of Hawaii’s most popular artists on her latest CD, G..."...Meredith gives you 10 reasons why she’s one of Hawaii’s most popular artists on her latest CD, Give and Take. From the vulnerability of “You Want In” to the triumphant anthem “Sunrise to Sunrise” and the gorgeous “Language of My Love,” Meredith holds nothing back. Give and Take simply begs to be discovered."

• Concert Review: New York City [+ Show ]
  

  Kim Char Meredith - Live at Meow Mix Club, NYC "This is what's fun about working in music and exp...Kim Char Meredith - Live at Meow Mix Club, NYC
  
  "This is what's fun about working in music and experiencing new talent. I get to predict.
  
  "I'm not sure how many out there have yet heard of singer/songwriter/guitarist KIM CHAR MEREDITH, but I'm betting that within two years her name will be a household word. This gal is WAY-elligible for bona-fide, rock royalty stardom.
  
  "Watching Kim onstage, one can sense how well she could play to an arena size crowd - she gives off that much energy. But more important - she is so magnanimous a performer that, even in a small rock club, she makes the audience feel as tho they ARE an arena size crowd. Sleekly dressed in black jeans & black tee-shirt, and algow with a take-no-prisoners, no-nonsense star-quality, Kim Char took the stage at our Meow Mix show as if on camera, and during her performance seemed to look every audience member in the eye. She gave us her all, and held nothing back.
  
  "With a pitch-perfect voice that goes EVERYWHERE, Kim sings in a variety of rock styles. Her songs' lyric/subject matter includes motherhood; indigenous hawaiian culture (per her home state); women's issues and good ol' rock 'n roll fun.
  
  "In the 50-plus-year-old world of acoustic rock music, it sometimes seems like all the guitar-based song possiblities & all the acoustic guitar instrumental approaches have been exhausted. In lesser talents I often hear little more than rehashes of ideas that were original way back in the '60s.
  
  "Not so with this musician. Exuding effervescence and even a wry humor, Kim Char plays the guitar like it was just invented - and like she's had the first crack at being creative on it before anyone else. Her guitar technique is absolutely top notch pro - she's a master player. Furthermore, her song constructions, chord changes, finger-picking style, riffs, dynamism and sheer attack on the instrument are all utterly original. She manages to write fine, authentic songs with hit potential that sound derivative of no one but herself."
  
  Reviewed by R. Urban, Urban Productions

• CD Review: Give and Take [+ Show ]
  

  Meredith is definitely an artist deserving of greater exposure..."Take Me on the Road" is an enlight...Meredith is definitely an artist deserving of greater exposure..."Take Me on the Road" is an enlightening burst of adventure...

• CD Review: Give and Take [+ Show ]
  

  After listening to this fine album twice and then watching her video of "You Want In," I became firm...After listening to this fine album twice and then watching her video of "You Want In," I became firmly convinced that if this woman gets the opportunities that she deserves she could very well become a diva that the entire world will know about in a very short time...

• "Kim Char Dazzles..." [+ Show ]
  

  "Kim Char dazzles audiences with her powerful voice and heartfelt songwriting..." - Tiffany Petrossi..."Kim Char dazzles audiences with her powerful voice and heartfelt songwriting..." - Tiffany Petrossi, Rockin' Moms.com
  
  To read the full "Featuredd Artist" interview, go to: http://www.rockinmoms.com/rockinmoms/featuredkcm.htm

• CD Review: Give and Take [+ Show ]
  

  ... Her original songs have reach and expansive appeal... this one is produced by Grammy-nominated H...... Her original songs have reach and expansive appeal... this one is produced by Grammy-nominated Hobo House on the Hill.
  ... "You Want In," "Language of My Love," Mystery of You" and "Fly" have seductive appeal. "Sunrise to Sunrise" is a particular joy to embrace, reflecting the essence of her soul.
  - Wayne Harada

• "88 Years" [+ Show ]
  

  November 11, 2005: In the two weeks since we released "88 Years" over the internet... nearly 250,00...November 11, 2005: In the two weeks since we released "88 Years" over the internet... nearly 250,000 hits on our PRWEB press release... picked up by nearly 700 media outlets. Some nice comments too:
  
  "...Should ["88 Years"] be this
  year's theme for Chicago's White Sox?...
  Absolutely...it's catchy!" - Steve & Joey (WRZA)
  
  Kim...I love it...Steve Cochran played
  it on the air on Thursday afternoon...It has
  been one incredible week. Thanks for being
  part of it. - Todd (Creative Director, WGN Radio/Chicago)
  
  HI, I live in Chicago and heard a great song called
  88 years (White Sox) which I thought was by you.
  Can it be downloaded somewhere? Thanks. - Rich

Setlist

Up to 120 minutes of original music.

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