[] Kat was pleased to recently perform live on air on LOVE-FM in Fukuoka, Japan. The DJ afterward described her voice as "beautiful and loud".

[] New Journal Entries about Kat's recent trip - March 4th-10th.

[] Kat just finished touring Singapore and Borneo (January 2009).

[] Kat on WLBT News in MS: a short interview from Kat was run on WLBT News in two segments, in conjunction with the "Red Beans & Rice" Festival. After locals saw Kat perform in Jackson, MS, they started to request her on the radio, and now she can be heard on Y101 - thank you for those requests! Kat takes Living Room Concerts International in January!

[] It's time to stop worrying, because the video postcards are back! Kat is in the process of posting 20 brand new postcards chronicling her stay in SE Asia right now. Go watch them on Kat's YouTube page.

[] Kat is performing in Vietnam until July 19, 2008 - she recently had a large profile in Vietnam papers, entitled the "Famous Austrian Singer"... Kat is not Austrian, though she appreciates the people who come to see her and tell her that she speaks English so well. Also just added: Alaskan Tourdates.

[] Just Added: the front page article about Kat's most recent (sold-out) US show in Easton. Read it in the Press section.

[] Kat has just returned from Japan (see two sets of video postcards on YouTube) and will be performing in Easton and Los Angeles before heading out of the country again.

[] Back by popular demand, we will have seven more video postcards coming January 17th!

[] From October until January, Kat is playing in Tokyo, Japan! Keep an eye on the journal and photos section of the site, as they will be continually updated. Also check out Kat's YouTube page - she will be posting video journals there as well.

[] Kat is currently touring across the country, playing in fans' living rooms. She is then set to tour in Alaska this October, followed by a trip to Tokyo, Japan for three months of performances, starting in November!

[] Thanks for watching - Kat's 30 Days of Video Postcards from Australia got up to #3 Most Viewed and #3 Most Subscribed Musician's Channel during its run. Click here to check it out.

[] Kat will be the first featured independent artist on The Grammy's/The Recording Academy's WhatsTheDownload.com.

[] Kat is headed to Australia for three months to write. Look forward to some interesting and fun new songs. In the meantime, check out her last US dates.

[] "Go Find Her" won honorable mention in the International Songwriting Competition (over 15,000 entries)

[] Kat is currently featured on AT&T's Blueroom Site (recently featured Coldplay, Alanis, Keith Urban). It includes an interview and performance from NYC's Joe's Pub.

[] AT&T's Blueroom liked Kat's feature so much they decided to promote it on CBS Radio across the US

[] Kat performing in a live concert video shoot to be made into DVD sold to benefit The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

[] Kat just recorded "I Won't Ask" with T-Bone Burnett, Dermot & Kieran Mulroney, and James Fearnley (Pogues)

[] Kat joins Ford Fusion's (yes, the car) campaign as one of 10 indie artists handpicked throughout the US. To appear in Feb

[] Tune into QTelevision (past guests Martin Short, Magaret Cho, Janice Dickinson) to see Kat perform and be interviewed "On Q Live" THIS Tues 1/24/06-check local listings

[] Kat invited to speak again at DIY Convention 2/11/06.

[] Kat was recently featured on KBeachRadio.

[] Hear an hour long interview with Kat on "Indie Music Showcase" 2/17/06. "No Will Power" on heavy rotation at KHZ. Also, hear Kat interviewed on "Next Big Hit"

[] "No Will Power" and Kat interviewed on "Hear it First" to be played Nov & Dec on United/Ted Airlines

[] Kat just taped an episode of MTV's SCORE series-aired late Oct.

[] Kat appears on Grammy award winning producer's Cher Tribute Album w/Lisa Loeb, Anita Pointer, Sheila E, Tiffany

[] "No Will Power" on Yahoo's 100 Concerts in 100 Days

[] ASCAP recommends Kat's show

[] Kat's music heard on KCRW

[] Kat on cover/cover story of Music Connection!

[] Tune in to KLOS -95.5

[] Kat in Billboard, Campus Circle, Boston Globe, Washington Post (live review: "a fiery spirit...confident, dynamic songs..."), The Onion, and MAJOR news outlets.

[] Kat recently appeared on WGN Morning News, San Diego's Morning News (KUSI), Good Morning Arizona, CBS 2

[] "No Will Power" is CDBaby.com's Front page editor's pick!

[] Kat endorsed by Audix Microphones

[] "Miss Me" featured in ONE WAY Magazine's CD Sampler (distributed to over 30k ppl)

[] Kat's awarded 1st Runner Up DIY Album of the Year and asked to speak at the DIY Convention

[] Kat has TOP 3 "Most Played" spots on XM's Unsigned Radar Report

[] Kat wins grand prize in Acoustic Live. Kat performed last night at the finals and won. Incredible artists, prizes, comments...

[] Kat will be the first featured independent artist on The Grammys'/The Recording Academy's WhatsTheDownload.com, starting on August 4th.

[] Kat just returned from tour and is currently writing and playing select shows.

[] "Go Find Her" won honorable mention in the International Songwriting Competition (over 15,000 entries).

[] Kat is currently featured on AT&T's Blueroom Site (recently featured Coldplay, Alanis, Keith Urban). It includes an interview and performance from NYC's Joe's Pub. Check the site for the feature.

[] AT&T's Blueroom liked Kat's feature so much they decided to promote it on CBS Radio across the US.

[] Kat is performing in a live concert video shoot (along with Aruna, Amanda Mosher and Coles Whalen). This footage will be made into a DVD and sold in retail outlets such as Z Gallerie to benefit The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.com).

[] Kat just recorded "I Won't Ask" (late Feb) with T-Bone Burnett, Dermot Mulroney, Kieran Mulroney, and James Fearnley (The Pogues). It's an interesting lineup with Kat on piano and vocals, Dermot on cello, Kieran on violin, and James on accordion. We can't wait for you (and us!) to hear it.

[] "Go Find Her" won honorable mention in the International Songwriting Competition (over 15,000 entries).

[] Kat joins Ford Fusion's (yes, the car) campaign as one of 10 indie artists handpicked throughout the US. To appear in Feb. More info to be announced.

[] Tune into QTelevision (past guests Martin Short, Magaret Cho, Janice Dickinson) to see Kat perform and be interviewed "On Q Live" THIS Tues 1/24/06-check local listings. This show airs live 6-7pm PST (9pm EST) and repeats the next morning. www.QTelevision.com (thanks to a fan!)

[] Kat invited to speak as singer-songwriter again at DIY Convention 2/11/06.

[] Hear an hour long interview with Kat on "Indie Music Showcase" 2/17/06. "No Will Power" on heavy rotation at KHZ. Hear another interview with Kat on "Next Big Hit".

[] Kat, live, on MTV's SCORE series in October 2005.

[] "No Will Power" and Kat interviewed on "Hear it First" to be played Nov & Dec on United/Ted Airlines.

[] Kat appears on Grammy award winning producer's (Bob Kulick) Cher Tribute Album w/Lisa Loeb, Anita Pointer, Sheila E, Tiffany, Frieda Payne, Lynn Anderson, Cherie Currie, Juice Newton, Kacee, Tomasina Abate, Carmine Appice and Pat Travers.

[] Yahoo's 100 Concerts in 100 Days featured "No Will Power" on day 40 in Philadephia and on their website, Smash.Yahoo.Com

[] Kat to tour East Coast Nov 2005 after having completed successful dateds in hte Midwest, TX, LA, and San Diego. kat packs the Viper Room again.

[] Kat plays residency at Hotel Cafe.

[] ASCAP recommends Kat's show at Hotel Cafe.

[] Kat's music heard on KCRW.

[] Kat to appear on CBS 2 in Palm Spings, Friday July 15.

[] Kat is on the cover of Music Connection Magazine's current issue entitled "DIY Success Stories: 2 Acts Going it Alone & Thriving" referring to Kat & Living Legends.

[] Campus Circle features and interviews Kat for their May edition.

[] Tune in to KLOS -95.5 this Sun 4/3 @ 11pm for their Local Licks show.

[] "No Will Power" is CDBaby.com's Front page editor's pick! Here's what CDBaby wrote: "We're REALLY picky about what goes on the front page. We get about 75 new albums a DAY coming in here now, (about 30,000 total), and "No Will Power" is one of the best I've ever heard." See press for their review!

[] Kat to perform on San Diego's Morning News (KUSI- Channel 9) Saturday April 16, 2005

[] Kat to perform on Good Morning Arizona in Phoenix Monday April 25, 2005

[] Kat in Billboard credited with creating quite a buzz.

[] Kat featured in Boston Globe 3/12/05- a critic's pick.

[] Kat in MAJOR news outlets March 1, 2005 (CBS Market Watch, Yahoo Finance, Lycos Finance/Quote)

[] Kat endorsed by Audix Microphones March 2005.

[] "Miss Me" featured in ONE WAY Magazine's CD Sampler Feb 19, 2005 (distributed to over 30k ppl) and mentioned in the magazine.

[] Kat's awarded 1st Runner Up DIY Album of the Year 2/3/05 and asked to speak on the panel at the DIY Convention whose keynote speakers include Doug Gillard (Guided by Voices) and John Waite ("Missing You"): www.diyconvention.com.

[] Kat's live show reviewed in Tuesday's (1/11) Washington Post (see Section C9)..."a fiery spirit...confident, dynamic songs..." See press section for full review.

[] Featured Artist on XM Radio: "What an amazing spirit this young lady has. One can feel the passion an emotion emanating from this very talented singer-songwriter. Vocals and piano set the foundation for this trip." Thanks to XM for all the support for this new album.

[] According to XM's Radar Report, Kat is competing with herself for the Top 3 "Most Played" spots on XM's Unsigned Radio show with No Will Power (#1), Miss Me (#2), Standing Still (#3) and Go Find Her (#13). Thanks to XM and Billy Zero for all the support for this new album.

[] Kat's live show, dubbed "Top 2004 Find" by Larry Wines (right behind Willie Nelson!)

[] Kat in LA Times -interviewed and quoted by Steve Baltin regarding a piece on the wonderful Hotel Cafe. Also announced on KCRW for Hotel Cafe's 4 Year Anniversary Show-coming up 11/22/04 w/ tons of great artists.

[] Kat played KCRW sponsored show in San Francisco w/Gram Rabbit, Graham Ryder, and Peter Salett at Hotel Utah.

[] Acoustic Live - Kat performed (w/ the wonderful accompaniment of Dermot Mulroney (cello) and Rob Goodchild (guitar, harmony)) in the Finals last night and was chosen by ten industry judges to win the Acoustic Live Songwriting and Performance Contest. This is a huge honor especially considering the tremendously talented and respected artists who took part in this event. Over 650 Los Angeles based artists applied to be part of this acoustic battle of the bands- 42 were chosen to perform. Arists competed over 7 nights and the winner of each night competed in the finals held November 7.

The FEEDBACK from the industry judges (written on judging forms) was incredible (exact transcription- no extra caps or exclamation points added): "GREAT!!! Great songwriting, arrangements, and performance. Each song stands on its own. What more can I say? I am now a FAN!"; "awesome!!"; "AMAZING SONGWRITING & PERFORMANCE. VERY HEARTFELT"; "Wow! An amazing performance. I've heard you a few times through word of mouth and that certainly didn't translate the energy you give off well enough. Strong and amazing performance.";"Very spirited performer. Sings with believability and passion. Enjoyed her humor..";"catchy, melodic songs, great vocal range, engaging stage presence, endearing personality, strong musicianship"; "energy, passion.."; "Wow. Amazing voice. Really great songs- I can see her going very FAR!...a really impressive, mesmerizing set...Great energy and stage presence..."

And the PRIZES... A beautiful Larrivee LV-05 acoustic guitar ($3k), Audix vocal (OM2) and instrument (ADX51) mics, LR Baggs pick up & DI, Recording time at 144 Studios w/ Jeff Gross, Disk Makers 1000 cd replications, 72 tshirts & hats w/Kat's design, TAXI & Sonicbids Membership, Track on One Way's sampler (30k distribution)... incredible... thanks to AcousticLive.net and everyone who helped make this happen.

[] Kat now working with Victoria Blake Management - Kat will be working with Victoria Blake who is currently managing Tyler Hilton, Troy Bonnes and the Congregation, Curtis Peoples and has worked with Tool, Courtney Love, Depeche Mode, and Everclear among others.

[] Most Played on XM's Unsigned radio show - Someone has leaked Kat's album to XM radio, because Kat just recieved an email from Billy Zero letting her know that she is Most Played on XM's Unsigned Radio Station. "No Will Power" has not yet been released to radio/press/the public, but it is exciting to know that a pre-order-er is bursting at the seams to get it out there!

[] Songwriter's Sunday Contest at Room 5. Kat was chosen to advance on to the finals for this contest. Unfortunately, Kat will be playing in DC the night of the finals in Oct, but is very honored to have been chosen. This contest is hosted by Sally of Paper Sun (www.papersun.com).

[] ASCAPLU$ Award is a unique awards program that provides both cash and recognition to many active writers in the early stages of their careers as well as to established writers whose main activity is outside of broadcast media.

[] Indie Film - Even before its release, three tracks from Kat's new album, "No Will Power" have been chosen for the indie film, "Suitcase Murphy".

[] FOX-Y - Kat recently performed at a benefit for Animal Alliance, which Jillian Barberie covered for Fox 11's Good Day LA. Listen for "Does She Cry", of which Kat did a 15-minute version in order for everyone to sing along.

[] KAT ON THE FOOD NETWORK - Our featured artist spot aired this past week. We received great emails from you and some new fans! "It was like a Baywatch Music Video except none of us wore bathing suits" says Kat of her band's recent lipsynching shoot of Kat's "All the Time" - frolicing in the sand for the Food Network's "FoodNation with Bobby Flay". Kat was chosen to represent Los Angeles on the Food Network's "FoodNation with Bobby Flay" (Upscale Los Angeles episode) seen in 78 million households. The show will aired July 21 @ 9:30pm. They did their shoot in two locations in Santa Monica (one on the beach where they lipsynched sitting on a lifeguard stand). Kat says, "I always wanted my life to be like a Baywatch Music Video - I hope they put us in slow motion laughing... and I would like to make it known that I used to be a lifeguard, so I am very qualified." We'll keep you posted.

[] MUSIC CONNECTION - Kat, Paul Maylone (producer), and Geza X (production consultant) are pictured in Music Connection Magazine (June 7-20 issue) in the Studio Mix Section. They are pictured recording at SoundMovesAudio.com.

[] CELEBRITYPHOTOS.COM - just look up the celebrity "Kat Parsons".

[] NEW SITE up with new features, including an upcoming weekly video journal - thanks to Aben Eubanks.

[] OPENING FOR DAVE MASON - Kat just returned from an east-coast tour accompanied by her brother, Jon Parsons, and touring with Dean Fields. On a couple of the dates, Kat opened for Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason. Dave Mason has performed with his band Traffic, as a solo artist, as part of Fleetwood Mac, with Jimi Hendrix, etc…

[] NEW GEAR - A fan just presented Kat with an amp custom made for her. It has a 10" speaker, a low-level output jack for sound reinforcement or recording and puts out 8 to 10 clean watts, depending on which output tube is chosen. It sounds great with acoustic guitar and electronic keyboards, and not only is a great size, but is one of Kat's favorite colors - red. This amp was made by Martone Audio, located in Philadelphia.

[] GIFT FROM FANS - Another fan presented Kat with a refurbished 12-string... It sounds great. Thanks!

[] YAMAHA SPONSORSHIP - Kat's been named an "Influential Artist" by Yamaha. She's just signed an endorsement deal and will be playing her new Yamaha keyboard in a town near you.

[] Kat was named a featured artist at Uksounds.com

[] "Does She Cry" has been the top mp3 download for several weeks at Chicagogigs.com

[] Kat inked a sponsorship deal with Cooleremail.com

[] Kat now represented in college booking by Bass-Schuler Agency out of Chicago. Bass-Schuler has been nominated a number of times for NACA Agency of the Year.

[] GIBSON VIDEO - Kat appears in a new corporate video/commercial for Baldwin Piano (owned by Gibson Guitars). It's a great spot - they even found a young girl to perform the younger version of herself.

[] "Standing Still" released in Paris, France as part of Doug Hoekstra Combo Live at Sal's Music Emporium. It is a limited-edition disc released by Parisian label Hinah.

[] Kat wins the GuitarGirls.com Songwriting Contest with the highest number of votes. The contest songs got over 23,000 plays. Kat won studio time at a top-level Los Angeles Recording Studio, whose clients include Madonna, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Foo Fighters, and Santana. She also won a pink electric guitar.

[] Kat's been chosen as a semi-finalist for the second year in a row for the Pantene Pro-Voice Contest.

[] "Standing Still" was chosen as a finalist in the Chick Singer Night Songwriting Contest and was released as part of their compilation.

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