SOMETHIN' FAMILIAR REVIEWS

 

"Kat Danser is a SERIOUS talent!"

Edmonton Folk Music Festival Performance Review - Edmonton Journal

 

"Kat Danser has developed a unique expression of music that finds blues, roots and gospel at its core.  She generates a powerful sound based on early acoustic roots and blues musicians yet with all the sensibilities of contemporary stylings.  She is most definitely Canada’s ‘Queen of Swamp Blues’."

The Georgia Straight - Vancouver

 

"Laying down a blend of blues, roots and gospel music Kat Danser has emerged as a serious Western Canadian talent.  Her prowess both as an acoustic slide guitarist and singer is something to be reckoned with and anyone that hears Somethin' Familiar, her newest CD, won't be surprised that it landed a nomination for Outstanding Blues Recording at the 2007 Western Canadian Music Awards.  If smoke was something heard, not seen, it would be all over this album--a mysterious, ethereal recording that also boasts talents like Linda Tillery and guitar ringer Steve Dawson."

Rick Overwater - BeatRoute Magazine Calgary

 

"My opportunity to work with Kat, not only allowed me to present a female powerhouse vocalist and gifted musician but .... she brought with her an energy and spirit that left the audience and myself forever blessed.

I would have Kat back before my next heartbeat!!!"

Debbie Fenton – On Top Productions

 

“Kat Danser has something very special in her recent album, Somethin’ Familiar.  She presents a richly textured approach to blues music with outstanding songwriting as a jumping off point.  Kat’s talent is evident not only in her songwriting ability but also in her vocal prowess and gift of striking the right groove everytime.  With the support of a very talented group of musicians, Somethin’ Familiar is an album that will be remembered for a long time!”

Le Artiste Feature – Radio Canada (CBC) – Montreal

 

“Acoustic blues is so beautiful in Kat’s hands.  Somethin’ Familiar sounds really fresh and the arrangements on the album are deep, memorable and very interesting. They create a certain mood and atmosphere. Her singing is emotional and sexy and together with first class backing musicians, audiophile sound and mixing quality it makes “Somethin’ Familiar” a stand-out CD, for all lovers of blues and gospel music!”                                                                                                    

Przemek Draheim - National Blues Society of Poland

 

"The Saskatchewan-born singer-guitarist is responsible for the 11 songs that fill out Somethin' Familiar, her impressive, arresting second release...with the combined forces of stellar musicians and the moving strength of her deep voice, Danser has come up with one of the best sounding roots music albums in recent memory, a release that should certainly win her attention far beyond Alberta." 

Roger Levesque - Edmonton Journal

 

"Saskatchewan born, Edmonton based singer songwriter Kat Danser began her passionate affair with the blues after hearing Bessie Smith.  This passion continues on her second disc, Somethin' Familiar, where she showcases her powerfully husky yet velvety smooth vocal as she belts out "swamp blues", a hybrid of blues, roots & gospel.  With a wealth of fine musicians they create one of the finest acoustic roots blues albums to come out of western Canada in some time."

Bruce Leperre - Winnipeg Free Press

 

"Lyrics are clearly important to Kat - her songs challenge the listener to invest time and thought.  Her love of, and facility with, words are evident; she cares about getting it right.  And she does!"

Liz Sykes - Ottawa Blues Society

 

Somethin’ Familiar is “beautifully written and performed…her lyrics tell a story while also generating evocative and poetic scenery…and the production is stunning."  Kat is "brilliant in the same way that Marcia Ball is brilliant...this disc is really, really damn good!"  (4 of 5 stars)

Jeremy Loome – Edmonton SUN

 

“Intricate melodies in minor keys. Superb and delicate musicianship. Original and lovely heartfelt lyrics.  Put them all together and you get this album (Somethin’ Familiar), with eleven beautifully crafted songs.  Filled with melancholy and longing, they are a tribute to Kat’s songwriting skills.” 

George Walichnowski - Manitoba Blues Society

 

"I really love this disc (Somethin' Familiar)...this is the one I've wanted her to make...gritty, bluesy and real."

Tom Coxworth - CKUA Folkroutes Producer

 

"Question: can the spirit of a child be crushed or is it just delayed?  ...The answer is: delayed for decades but worth the wait.  Luckily for us, Danser rediscovered her musical bent about eight years ago and her new release, Somethin' Familiar, has rich production with don benedictson steering the ship."

Cam Hayden - SEE Magazine

 

"Kat Danser has come up with an absolutely wonderful CD in Somethin' Familiar.  As usual, she is in fine vocal form and her songwriting is simply terrific!"

Rita MacNeil

 

"Both Danser's lyrics and her voice exude soul, to the point you just know this woman is destined to become one of this country's premier female roots vocalists.  Mark this one a can't miss, must have effort" (8.5 of 10)

Calvin Daniels - Yorkton This Week

 

"Kat Danser carved a vocal path that could ward off the rain in her performance last night for the Columbia Valley Arts Center.  She sings gospel like a woman of the church and if you missed her live you should check out this amazing talent."

Alex Sellers - Invermere Echo

 

"Kat Danser, the voice to discover this year!"

Kamloops City Reviews

“Somethin' Familiar reveals Danser as a confident performer of roots, blues and gospel music-energetically delivered while subtly phrased.  Danser's powerful vocals are deftly complemented by a tigh instrumental ensemble as well."

Ron Chalmers - Legacy Alberta

"Somethin’ Familiar overflows with richly textured tunes reflecting Danser’s striking ability to pen stellar melodies and compelling stories.  She aimed to strip away ‘blues fusion’ an amalgam that often passes for authentic blues these days and her tunes show her innate ability to do just that. (4.5 of 5 Stars)”

Mark Weber – Red Deer Express

"Kat Danser is phenomenal.  We were so excited when we saw her show."

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