Four multi-genre musicians in-the-round performing, sharing, interacting, inspiring. Come out to see and hear TJ Foster, John Glenn, Alan Rashad, and me.
$15
Previous events
I've been invited as a feature artist on Jon Stein's radio show! What you'll hear are a spoken introduction from me, songs I've selected off of my 5 albums to date, as well as some commentary from Jon. I've known Jon for many years, and I'm thrilled to be collaborating with him again!
Kate has co-produced and will host a night of music by regional performers who are dedicated to stopping the culture of gun violence. If you're sick and tired of mass shootings and the glorification of guns in this country, you can do your part by enjoying a night of music while also donating to the vibrant organization March for Our Lives. Appearing: Canella, Jimi W., Doc Horton, and Iveilah, and Kate might do a song written especially for the event. Stay tuned. This show will also be livestreamed through Caffe Lena's very own channel https://caffelena.tv/
This is a small venue that presents singer-songwriters on Sunday afternoons. They sell out quickly, so make sure you reserve your ticket asap!
Split bill with Shannon Tehya
A 2-day festival celebrating the arts and music of all genres and featuring 150 performers in the beautiful town of Beacon, NY. I will be appearing twice on SUNDAY ONLY 3:00--3:45 CHILL CAMP @ ELIZA STREET & MAIN 1:00--1:45 BEACON MUSIC FACTORY (Outside) AT 1:00--1:45.
SOLD OUT!"Both Sides Now", a night of songs by Joni Mitchell performed by favorite regional musicians
Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, NY, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
Some of the Capital Region's finest sing-songwriters pay homage to Joni Mitchell through her songs.
Shady Grove Coffeehouse
Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Glen Allen, VA, 11105 Cauthorne Road, Glen Allen, VA
So excited to be returning to Shady Grove after so many years!
Uptown Concerts, songwriters in the round
Timonium United Methodist Church, 2300 Pot Spring Rd, Timonium, MD
Three singer-songwriters in the round. Tret Fure (http://www.tretfure.com/), Sean McGhee, and Kate McDonnell TICKETS & INFO: https://uptownconcerts.com Phone: 443-540-0226
Music and arts festival. Details to follow.
John Ryback from sunny San Fran brings you the multi-performer multi-genre livestream music fest extravaganza we call QuaranPalooza! Starts at 2:300 Eastern Time. Kate is on at 3:05 for only 15 minutes, so don't tarry (who uses that word anymore?!) We'll get things rolling at 2:30 EST/11:30AM PST and have non-stop live performances until 2 AM/11PM! With everything from harp guitar to ukulele to shamisen to fiddle to guitar to piano to harp to autoharp to 8 string hybrid guitar. Truly, a lil' somethin' for everyone from fantastic songwriting with mindful lyrics to solo looping and improvisation. You can take a musical journey from the comfort of your own home around the World, from Germany, Malaysia, The Catskills, Connecticut, New Zealand, Taiwan, NYC., Albany, Texas, North Carolina, Yuba City, Nashville, L.A. and plenty of talent from right here in The Bay Area!! 34 performers and 11 1/2 hours of live music, definitely worth a $15 ticket! Get a ticket @ https://bit.ly/mayqptix and join us in The Zoom, and we'll donate 25% of ticket sales to Bay Area Cancer Connections! We have a goal every month of raising and donating $100, you can help make that happen by getting a ticket or can donate after clicking the tickets button. This is our three year anniversary, come celebrate with us in the zoom!! The show will feature: 11:30-11:45 Joana Carvalhas 11:50-12 David Jesitus 12:05-12:20 Kate McDonnell 12:25-12:40 Marji Zintz 12:45-1 Ant Fujinaga 1:05-1:20 Bert Lee 1:25-1:40 Craig Greenberg 1:45-2 Andrew Kasab 2:05-2:20 Gwenhwyfarr Buckley 2:25-2:40 Katie Stewart 2:45-3 Fortune's Gale 3:05-3:20 Mandy Paige Bayless 3:25-3:40 J. Leigh Stone 3:45-4 Nikki Nash 4:05-4:15 Jessica Renee Malone 4:20-4:40 The Genie 4:45-5:05 Deborah Crooks 5:10-5:25 Wilson Wong 5:30-5:45 Morgan Cochneuer 5:50-6:05 Lyndsay Stone 6:10-6:25 Az Samad 6:30-6:45 Karen Ballew 6:50-7:05 Noah Lehrman 7:10-7:30 David Gans 7:35-7:50 Anna Troy 7:55-8:10 Lee Quick 8:15-8:25 Alice Osborn 8:30-8:45 Sara Rodenburg 8:50-9:05 Lisa Graciano 9:10-9:30 Nate Lopez 9:35-9:55 Maggie Cocco 10-10:15 Katherine Park 10:20-10:35 Frances Ancheta Becker 10:40-11 Mjoy A $15 ticket gets you into the fest and onto The Zoom with us + we donate 25% of ticket sales to Bay Area Cancer Connections!
Kate joins some of the area's finest singer-songwriters to pay a musical homage to Phil Ochs. Phil's sister continues to carry the torch for Phil and his songs of protest, absurdity, and humor.
Just back from her European tour, Kate sings for 3 hours with just her voice and guitar. Be prepared for some really good covers by Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Leo Kottke, and maybe some trad tunes, not to mention many of her own tunes. She might even pull a few new tunes of her guitar. This will be a fun show, great food and music!
Burg Bad Bederkesa, Germany
Museum Burg Bederkesa, Amtsstraße 17, 27624 Geestland, Bad Bederkesa, DE
Kate has finally made it to her castle! Please call or email presenter for more information, or go to website. Museumskasse Tel.: 04745 9439-19
Verwaltung/Archäologische Denkmalpflege Tel.: 04745 9439-0, Fax: 04745 9439-20 E-Mail: info@burg-bederkesa.de Leiter: Dr. Andreas Hüser
Meet KATE MCDONNELL AND HER RIGHT HAND MEN!
Kate is joined by Sam Zucchini (drums) and James Gascoyne (bass) in her new configuration. She still performs solo, as well.
https://nippertown.com/2022/12/31/local-award-winning-songwriter-kate-mcdonnell-brings-her-right-hand-men-to-caffe-lena-jan-7/?fbclid=IwAR0k4U9HHh7lAdAbN4EYQS8ywLtjjN-AHzJNDPu1Jzh-sBwncTmQ8ZbT2wg
Recorded Interview with Kate by Vivian Nesbitt on The Art of the Song
Listen to an interview with Kate about her songwriting, her unique guitar style, and how to ask for what you want in a hardware store! The Art of the Song by Vivian Nesbitt https://www.patreon.com/posts/65851808 (Photo by JJ Tiziou)
a little about kate
Kate McDonnell, singer-songwriter, plays her guitar upside down and backward and sings with her whole being. She has performed solo at the Newport Folk Festival, on the Mountain Stage radio show, on WXPN’s World Café, and at the Kennedy Center. Her award-winning songwriting has been singled out for praise by the Village Voice, Sing Out!, the Boston Globe and Dirty Linen. Kate has two CDs on Waterbug Records, and one each on Appleseed Recordings and Brambus Records. Kate took a break in 2006 to earn her master’s degree at Smith College in child therapy and worked as a school therapist for children in special education programs. But since the muse never stops haunting the artist, Kate decided to go back into the studio to record her fifth CD, Ballad of a Bad Girl which was released in early 2021. Kate teams up again with her songwriting partner Anne Lindley to present a fresh batch of soulful, fierce, and engaging new songs.