Kat Wahamaa & Tony Rees
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | INDIE | AFM
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Excerpt from
"THIS KAT PURRRS"
CASCADIA REVIEW
"her voice is honey-sweet but with a solid bluesy edge that adds substance. She also plays a mean acoustic guitar, mandolin and washboard....The small town angst touched on in White Water Girl or the ode to the mystery of Harrison Hot Springs will be familiar and welcome themes to many in the northwest. The new pieces have a rich and appealing BC flavour, yet touch on universal themes of love, violence and transcendence....I enjoyed the spiritual appreciation of all things natural that seeps into her songs. She also adds a big dose of humour and a sense of wonder that make her work sheer enjoyment to listen to for the discerning and intelligent music lover. - Jennifer Feinberg
A special performance by Kat Wahamaa, a performing Canadian roots songwriter, in concert with Tony Rees, was greeted with a sold out house, and a standing ovation at the South River Community Centre, on the evening of October 24. This very talented duo performed some new material, some favourite songs of their own, as well as some oldies written by others, Using a variety of instruments, including a mandolin, several guitars, harmonica, even a washboard, the strongest instrument of all was Kat Wahamaa's strong sweet voice. - Deborah Kurtzer-Johnston
Discography
Back Door Slam - I'll Get Mine 2008
Kat & Tony - A Little Jewel to Keep 2008
There's No Place LIke Home compilation 2002
Kat Wahamaa - CASCADIA - 2001 - nominated in 2001 & 2002 for a West Coast Music Award;
Grrrls With Guitars Vol. 2 - 2002;
WISE WOMAN - 1997 used in two documentary films;
Off The Hoof 2001 - with the Mad Cowgirls
Tony Rees - Blue Trees-1997 with Shirley U Jest
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Kat Wahamaa's (pr.Va-Ha-Mah) is a Vancouver based performing songwriter who has been compared to kd lang, Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams among others. Kat has shared the stage with the likes of Colin Lynden, Connie Caldor and Harry Manx to name a few and toured throughout Western Canada, Japan and in the United States at everything from concert halls, festivals and house concerts to rave responses. In addition to the colourful vocals she plays guitar, mandolin, bass and washboard.
Tony Rees was born in Bristol, England and was drawn to the folk music scene flourishing in the UK during his teens. Some years after coming to Canada he became interested in North American roots music. Tony is a proponent of the Bob Wills school of Western Swing, loves anything by Memphis Minnie and is a great fan of Dave Alvin. Tony plays swing, and blues guitar, harmonica and has a decidedly unique vocal sound. He also fronts the Western Swing ensemble Shiny Buckle Band .
Their taste in eclectic roots music and harmonic sensibilities bring to mind the partnership of Emmylou Harris and Gram Parsons.
They are also the producers of the Vancouver Steel Guitar Festival, celebrating the steel guitar and its players which brings together a diverse group covering Hawaiian, Western Swing, Rockabilly, Country, Rock and Roots.
their music is receiving airplay in Canada, USA, Australia, Europe and Japan.
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