"Nothing Tragic," produced by Tom Eaton (Vance Gilbert, Ellis Paul), is the record that finally captures Kate's live 'band' feel; casting her powerful voice in a brand new light. The record features long time Redgate sidemen drummer Zach Field (Molenes), and bassist Mike Miskis, with the addition of Kevin Barry (Paula Cole) on electric guitar and Tom West (Susan Tedeschi) on organ; a powerhouse ensemble which moves effortlessly from full on Southern rock to country ballad and back again, always supporting the foundation of Redgate's acoustic guitar and voice. Intensely personal, yet immediately accessible, the 11 songs on "Nothing Tragic" reveal the writer hiding behind the voice-- each song an unapologetic piece of her puzzle shaded in the colors of hammond and lap steel.
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