Album Notes

GUILTY GAME, the debut album from Illinois singer/songwriter Kathy Greenholdt, features acoustic Americana music with a midwestern sensibility. In the title track and other songs, such as "Daughter of Two Places", "Kissed Your Soul Goodbye", and "Genuine", Kathy takes a thoughtful look at adult emotions, values, and experiences.

Kathy is the vocalist and plays acoustic rhythm guitar on the 10-song CD, which features Paul Coady on acoustic and electric guitars and Rob Fore on acoustic bass. Other acoustic instruments, such as accordion and harmonica, accent many of the songs on the album.

REVIEW on womensrising.com (May 13, 2004):

"You don't have to be in Texas to sing country, or new country, or new-folk-country, or any of the genres this lady falls into . . .

"Kathy Greenholdt's title cut, 'Guilty Game,' is one of those songs that grabs you as soon as you hear the intro, taking you 'round and round,' with Greenholdt's earthy tones, soothing guitar, and dreamy vocal quality.

"'Final Judgment,' rings not only with acoustic prowess, but with the wisdom of a seasoned life, 'You judge me for my silence, but you cannot judge my soul.' This woman knows. Nice harmonica on 'Their Faces,' and 'The Wedding March' has the feel of an old, mountain song depicting two lovers on their special day. A late-bloomer with a petite Elfin-like appearance and magical song-writing abilities, Kathy Greenholdt began playing, writing and singing at 38 and in two years has not only proven herself as an accomplished musician but as a woman on the rise, watch for her, we will feature her soon."